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1. Do I have to get a building permit?

Please refer to the Building Department Fee Schedule link for all applicable permits in the City of Hewitt.

2. Garage Sale Permit

A Garage Sale permit is required. A residence is allowed four (4) sales per Calendar year. A minimum of thirty (30) days shall be required between sales of any location. Permits are issued on a first come - first serve basis for $15. Residences are prohibited from having a sale within 300 feet of another residence that has been issued a permit for a sale. Only one Garage Sale Sign shall be allowed on the property of the sale and not encroaching on the easements and right-a-ways. See Chapter 54 - Sales on the Municode for more information.

3. What do I need to provide the city to get a new construction building permit?

Building in Hewitt does not have to be complicated. Please refer to the Building Department for more information on the Building Permit Procedure and what is required.

4. Do I need a permit for a storage building?

Yes. You will need to submit an application along with a site plan to determine that you are within the required setback and construction requirements.

5. Do I need to apply for a Sign Permit?

A Sign Permit is required. Please refer to Chapter 58 - Sign Regulations on the Municode. You can also refer to the Code Enforcement Department for contact information.

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1. How do I get a library card?

Applications for a library card may be obtained from the circulation desk. Applicants must provide a Texas driver license or state-issued ID card and proof of residency dated within the last 30 days. Acceptable forms of proof of residency include a utility bill or piece of official mail addressed to the applicant.

2. Do I have to live in Hewitt to get a library card?

No. Applications for library cards are available to non-residents of the City of Hewitt. To obtain a library card, present a photo ID and a piece of mail addressed to the applicant that is dated within the past 30 days. Note: Library cards are free for City of Hewitt and McLennan County residents. A $40 annual fee is assessed for all out-of-county cardholders.

3. How do I access my account online?

Visit https://www.hewitt.biblionix.com/catalog/ and, in the top right corner, log in using your library card number and the phone number or password associated with it.

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4. Can I renew my books online?

Cardholders may visit https://hewitt.biblionix.com/catalog/ and log in using the card number located on the front of the library card and the matching phone number or password. Once logged in, click My Account, click Items Out/Renewals, and click Renew next to any renewable item.

5. How do I place a book on hold?

Visit https://hewitt.biblionix.com/catalog/ and log in using your card number and phone number or password. Search the catalog and click on the item(s) you want to reserve. Click Place a Reserve. Library staff will notify you when the item is available for pickup.

6. How many items may I check out?

There is a limit of 50 items checked out at one time. Of those 50 items, 5 may be audiobooks and 5 may be movies.

7. How long do I get to keep the materials I check out?

Most items are checked out for 21 days, or three weeks. As long as an item is not overdue or on reserve for another patron, it may be renewed once.

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1. What job opportunities are currently avaliable with the City of Hewitt?

We have our available job openings posted on the Human Resources page, under Current job openings.

2. What type of benefits does the City offer?

The City of Hewitt offers a comprehensive benefits package. For a detailed listing off the City's benefits, please visit the Pay and Benefits section on the Human Resources' page.

3. How do I apply for an open position?

All interested candidates must submit an application online. We are no longer accepting physical applications. Applications must be completed in their entirety to be considered for an open position.

4. Where is the City of Hewitt Human Resources office located?

The Human Resources Department is located at City Hall at the following address:
200 Patriot Court
Hewitt, TX 76643

5. Who may I contact about the status of my application?

You may contact Human Resources in regards to the status of your application at 254-666-6171. Once applications are reviewed, you will be contacted if you are selected for an interview.

6. Can I submit my resume instead of an application?

No, we do not accept resumes in lieu of an application. You may add a resume as a part of your supplemental materials, however, an application must be submitted to be considered for a position.

7. May I apply to multiple positions at once?

You may apply to as many open positions as you feel you meet the qualifications for. Individual applications must be submitted for each position you would like to be considered for.

8. Will I be notified if I am not chosen for employment?

The City of Hewitt makes an effort to inform all applicants about the status of their application. You may contact Human Resources for an update at 254-666-6171.

9. Are all employees eligible for the City of Hewitt's benefits?

All employees working over 20 hours are eligible for employee benefits. Employees that are classified as part-time working less than 20 hours per week, temporary, or seasonal are not eligible for employee benefits.

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1. What do I need to know about my citation?

a. Your signature on the citation which you received is not a plea of guilty.

b. You do have the right to appear in court and contest the charge filed against you.

c. You have a right to a trial by either Judge or Jury.

d. Minors under the age of 17 for traffic violations and under the age of 18 for a violation of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code must appear in court with a parent or legal guardian.

e. All convictions for moving violations are reported to the Texas Department of Public Safety Records Division.

f. Unless you make some arrangements prior to the court date shown on your citation or appear on the date, an additional charge may be filed against you and a warrant will be issued for your arrest.

g. You may also be denied renewal of your Texas Driver’s License.

2. What is the role of the Municipal Court Staff?

The Municipal Court Staff may explain your rights in municipal court; however, court clerks are NOT attorneys. It is unlawful for them to give legal advice.

3. How can I pay my ticket?

You can pay in person or by mail. The court also accepts cash, personal checks or money orders. You may pay on-line with a credit card by clicking the link located on the Home Page button designated with a $.

4. If I cannot pay my fine in full, is it possible to pay my citation in installments?

Yes, the court allows you to set up a payment plan for outstanding citations. An additional $25.00 fee is added to the fine amount if it is not paid in full within 30 days. This fee is required by State Law and cannot be waived by the court. You, however, may not be eligible for this option if you previously defaulted on a payment.

5. Why can’t I enter my plea by phone?

The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure only permits pleas to be entered in person or by mail. Contacting the court without entering a plea does NOT institute an appearance.

6. What happens if I miss my court date?

The Judge may issue a warrant for your arrest. In addition, a new case “Failure to Appear” may be issued against you.

7. How long do I have to take care of my ticket?

You have a court date on your ticket and you must have taken care of the citation prior to that date. You may also appear in court on the stipulated date at 3:00 pm.

8. Can I take a driving safety course?

a. You may be eligible to have your charge dismissed for certain motor violations by taking a driving safety course if: you have a Texas Driver’s License, you provide proof of liability insurance and you have not taken a driving safety course for another ticket in the past twelve months, nor are you currently enrolled in such a course.

b. You are ineligible for a driving safety course if: you were driving 25 miles per hour over the speed limit, you committed the offense in a construction zone when workers were present, you have a commercial driver’s license, you passed a school bus loading or unloading children or you left the scene of an accident.

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1. Do I have to register my pets?

The city requires that all dogs and cats be registered with the city. You need to bring your shot records and proper fee amount to the Police Department (204 Chama) to complete the registration process. The city charges $10 to register the first two animals and $2 for each additional animal. For more information, call (254) 666-1661.

2. How may I obtain a city map?

Street and zoning maps of the city are available in the lobby of Community Services (103 N. Hewitt Drive) or you can visit hewittmaps.com.

3. Resources for non-city utilities?

Cable, electric and phone services have been deregulated in Texas. You may find additional information about companies that provide these services in your phone book.

Gas service is handled by Atmos Energy, which can be reached 1-800-460-3030.

4. What are the local emergency contacts?

911

5. Where can I find local school information?

The Midway Independent School District serves Hewitt. You may find additional information about Midway and other institutions of higher learning by reading the educational section of our website. Read more...

6. Where can I find the new resident packet?

The City of Hewitt provides new resident packets to people that sign-up for new water service.

7. Where can I sign up for city utilities and services?

Come to the Utility Billing Department in the Community Services Building at 103 N Hewitt Dr. to sign-up for water, wastewater and garbage service. You may call (254) 666-3151 for additional information.

8. Where do I register to vote?

You may pick up a voter registration application at City Hall or any local post office.

9. Where do I renew my driver's license?

The Texas Department of Public Safety provides driver's license services for the State of Texas. This organization is located at 1617 East Crest Drive in Waco. You may call (254) 759-7121 for more information.

10. Who is my council representative?

The council is elected at-large, which means every council member represents you. Read more...

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1. How do I register my short-term rental?

The City of Hewitt requires the registration of short-term rentals. A short-term rental is defined as a residential structure (including houses, duplexes, triplexes, condominiums, or other living units) or a portion thereof rented for a tenancy of thirty (3) days or less. Ordinance No. 2020-06, approved on April 20, 2020, addresses short-term rentals and establishes regulations imposing a hotel occupancy tax. Along with registration, the owner must also complete a Hotel Occupancy Form to remit any taxes due to the city. 

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1. What are the requirements for new water, sewer and garbage service?

Come to the Utility Billing Department no later than 11:00 am of the day you want the service started, fill out a contract and pay the deposit and connect fee. Deposit for water service ranges from $80 to $180 plus a $30.00 connection fee.

2. How soon do I need to submit my request in order to get water service?

You may come to the Utility Billing Department anytime up to 11:00 am of the same day you want service. You may also submit your request on our Utility Billing Department page. The request is submitted through a third party and then received by our staff. We process each request as time permits. We would then email you the amount required for Deposit and Service fees. This must all be completed before 11:00 am the day you would need services. Of course, request can be made prior to the day service is needed.

3. How do I transfer my water service to a another address in Hewitt?

If you already have water service with City of Hewitt and need to transfer it to another City of Hewitt address can be done a couple of ways either online or emailing the form to us. These options can be found under FORMS on the Utility Billing Department Page. There are two sections, Online Forms or Forms To Submit By Email. Email version should be submitted to water@cityofhewitt.com. Please note there is a $30 fee for transfers.

4. Can I pay my bill by credit card?

Yes, you can pay online at www.cityofhewitt.com. Click on Pay Online under the picture and then Utilities Payment on the next page. You will need to enter your account number and customer pin number which can be found on the top right corner of your water bill. From the drop down box, you can choose to either make a one time payment or register for additional services. Registering for additional services means that you are choosing to be set up on a bank draft, which will draft the day your bill is due each month from your banking account or credit card.

5. How can I tell if my toilet has a silent leak?

Remove the cover to the tank part of the toilet. Drop 3 – 4 drops of food coloring (blue, red, or green) in the tank. Wait 5 – 10 minutes. If the food coloring appears in the bowl of the toilet, then you have a leak.

6. Why is my water bill so high?

We must go by the readings on the meter to calculate your charges, so all we can do is suggest common problem areas for you to check, such as: Sprinkler systems: They use more water than most people think. You can read your meter anytime to keep up with your usage. If it is set to come on during the night, read the meter before you go to bed, then again the next morning before anyone uses any water to see how many gallons were used. Commodes: Sometimes they do not shut off automatically and this can run a lot of water through it while you’re away. (Silent leak – described below.) Leak in the line from meter to house: Sometimes a wet spot does not show on top of the ground because most of Hewitt is on a rocky terrain and the water can go down into the ground.

7. How can I tell if I have a leak?

Make sure no water is being used in the house including dishwashers, showers or washing machine. Go out to the meter and check the digital register.  If register is not active, shine a bright light on it.  If there is a continuous flow of water, an arrow or faucet will appear on the register.  

8. Can a payment plan be worked out if I had a leak?

Yes, by calling and working with the utility billing staff, arrangements can be worked out to get the bill paid off in a timely manner.

9. I am moving, how do I disconnect my water services?

You may go to our Utility Billing Page and submit your request online. If you would prefer, print and fill out the disconnect form from our website and then email it to water@cityofhewitt.com. You can also drop the form off at Community Services Building 103 N. Hewitt Drive, Hewitt, Texas 76643.

10. How can the meter reader read my meter if there is so much dirt on it?

Mother Nature has her way of covering up meters by the wind blowing, ground shifting, rain and even mowing your yard. The meter reader does not necessarily have to wipe off all the dirt in order to read the meter. Remember, they are trained and do this on a daily basis.

11. Why do the billing periods have more days in some months and less in others?

Some months have 31 days and when a month has five Fridays, there are extra days in the billing period, but you will only be billed twelve times per year.

12. What can I do if my water service is turned off for non payment?

Please pay online at www.cityofhewitt.com or pay in person in our office by 4pm and the city will reconnect service between 1pm and 5pm. There is a reconnection fee of $50.00. If payment is made after 4pm, service will be reconnected the next business day between 1pm and 4pm.