Live in Log Cabin

Welcome to the City of Log Cabin! We are proud to boast a citizenry comprised of individuals from all walks of life, which provides a rich variety of backgrounds and experiences. If you are new to the city, there are a few things you should know:


  • Log Cabin is a Type A, General Law municipality with a population of less than a thousand residents.
  • City Council meetings are regularly schedule for the third Thursday of each month at 7pm, typically in the Meeting Room of City Hall.
  • If you intend to build/install a home, fence, swimming pool, porch, deck, solar panels, etc., you will need to submit a building permit application. More information about permits can be found here.
  • Dogs are required to be registered with the City annually, per Ordinance 1 Animal Control. You may register your pet at City Hall.
  • Annual Registration/Permits are also required for home or commercial security alarms and ATVs/UTVs/SxS/Golfcarts. 
  • Residents of Log Cabin are eligible for an Annual/Season Park Pass for the City Park, which includes use of the boat ramp, for $12.00 for the 2 passes and then $25 for additional passes.
  • The City and Parks Committee host a variety of fun community events throughout the year for Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Keep your eye on the Website and City's Facebook page for updates!
  • The discharge of fireworks and firearms is prohibited in city limits.


To sign up for Henderson County Community Notifications via CodeRED, please click here. Residents with disabilities, limited mobility, that are medically fragile, etc. are encouraged to register for the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR). The STEAR program is a free registry that provides local emergency planners and emergency responders with additional information on the needs in their community. Texas communities use the registry information in different ways. Registering yourself in the STEAR registry DOES NOT guarantee that you will receive a specific service during an emergency. Available services will vary by community. For more information, please check here.


The City of Log Cabin website contains links to other sites outside the city's system. The City of Log Cabin is not responsible for the content, reliability of information or privacy practices of these outside links. This city website is not a public forum, and is not intended as an outlet for public speech or expression of opinions, whether by posting or linking.


For your convenience, the City of Log Cabin has compiled a list of resources for our residents. This list is not exhaustive nor does it constitute a recommendation for the company or service. If you see something that shouldn't be here, or would like to make a suggestion for a resource to add, please email citysecretary@logcabin.texas.gov. Private businesses cannot be added.

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