TAYLOR, TEXAS: was first named Taylorsville for an official (Edward Moses Taylor) of the International and Great Northern Railroads in 1876. Taylor is an agriculture and manufacturing ?based community with a growing population. While Taylor is considered part of the Austin metropolitan area, it is the most individual and rural community in the area.

ETHNIC PRIDE: is a great part of the Taylor "mystique". The community takes great pride in its ethnic diversity that includes, Czech, Polish, German, English, Scotch-Irish, Swedish, Black, Hispanic, Mid-Eastern and other ancestry. This diversity is never more evident than during the annual "Taylor History Days". Examples of "ethnic Pride" are in the range of eating establishments within the city. Taylor is rightfully known for its great Bar-B-Que restaurants. Kolache, a slavic pastry, is also widely available.

STATELY MANSIONS: are found throughout much of Taylor. Large old homes with two and three stories reflect a time of affluence in a young Taylor. Many of these homes have been maintained by generations of the same family, while others have been faithfully restored and modernized.

COTTON: has been one of the mainstays of Taylor´s economy since the early 1800´s. The rich soil and the skilled farmers who worked it made Williamson county a leading cotton producer. Most years will see some 80,000 bales of cotton harvested in the county and over 125,000 shipped from the Taylor Compress.

MOODY MUSEUM: "In a world where mankind is all-consumed with looking toward the future, we take great pride in preserving our past". The restoration of the Governor Dan Moody Birthplace-Museum build in 1887 is such an accomplishment. The Moody Museum reflects the traditions of a very distinguished family whose roots stem from Tennessee and Kentucky to Taylor. It is the boyhood home of Texas´s youngest governor, Dan Moody. In 1926, at the age of 33, he became the youngest governor to hold this office in the history of Texas, he won the governorship after running against the famous Ma Ferguson. Dan had previously served as Williamson County Attorney and Texas Attorney General. The home received a Texas Historical marker in 1968. The house was given to the city in 1976 and notes Governor Moody´s many accomplishments. Today, the museum houses many items of furniture and memorabilia from the family and is available for receptions, luncheons and other events.

Government: The city of Taylor has and elected council composed of five council members, four of whom are elected from individual districts and one who is elected at large. Council members elect from their number a mayer and a mayor pro tem.

Mayor: Rodney Hortenenstine (at Large),  (512) 365-6508

Mayor Pro Tem: Ella Jez (District 4), (512) 365-6508

District 1: Donald Hill, (512) 365-6068

District 2: Chris Gonzales. (512) 634-6955

District 3: John McDonald, (512) 365-3528

Services
Police Department: 304 E. Third St. - Taylor,TX
The Taylor Police Department consist of 27 sworn members and 12 civilian emplyers. Emergency 911 (512) 352-5552
Fire Departement: 705 NW Carlos Parker Blvd., Taylor,TX
The Taylor Fire Department has 18 employees and six career offices. There is also a volunteer force.

Utilites
Electricity
Ambit Energy: (877) 282-6248
Brilliant Energy: (877) 789-8801
Champion Energy Services: (877) 653-5090
Direct Energy: (888) 305- 3828
Dynowatt: (888) 227-0117
First Choice Power, Inc: (866) 469-2464
Gateway Energy Services: (800) 805-8586
Mega Energy: (866) 687-6342
Oncore Electric: (888) 313-4747
Reliant Energy: (866) 222-7100
Stream Energy: (866) 447-8732

Water & Sewer
City of Taylor: (512) 352-2066

Natural Gas
TXU : (800) 460-3030

Telephone
Residential
AT&T: (800) 220-0300
Budget Prepay: (888) 424-5588
Excel Communication: (877) 668-0808
Global Connection : (877) 511-3009
Cellular
Cingular: (800) 331-0500
Nextel: (512) 352-3313
Sprint: (888) 253-1315
Verizon: (512) 352-5343

Internet Service
Time Warner: (512) 485-5555
AT&T: (866) 722-7500