About Us

Whether you are just passing through or here to visit, you'll find Live Oak to be the hidden gem in South Texas. Our location is very convenient to all major shopping, outdoor activities and businesses. Located just northeast of San Antonio, within the I-35 and 1604 corridor. Our community is well-known for its family friendly atmosphere, great restaurants, and excellent shopping.

The City of Live Oak is located in ideal proximity to financial, healthcare, educational, and business services. Geographically located 15 miles northeast of downtown San Antonio, Live Oak is located at the intersection of Interstate 35 and Loop 1604 North in Northeast Bexar County. The City of Live Oak offers close proximity to IH-35 and IH-10. Major destination centers such as Randolph Air Force Base, regional shopping and dining, and local tourism venues such as the Alamo, the San Antonio Riverwalk, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and Sea World are all easily accessible from Live Oak.

Demographics

Things To-Do

The City of Live Oak makes it easy to stay, play and enjoy your time in our beautiful community. Centrally located to all the major attractions in and around the San Antonio and the outlying areas, you can be rest assured knowing that you are not far away from all the activities that you and your family love. Whether visiting for the day or making Live Oak your home, staying and playing in the City of Live Oak is the easiest choice you will make!

Lodging

Make the choice to stay overnight in Live Oak, Texas! Hilton Garden Inn, La Quinta, and Hampton Inn & Suites are just are few hotels located in The City of Live Oak for your convenience. Two of our hotels are pet-friendly! While here, enjoy shopping at The Forum at Olympia Parkway, prime dining, The Live Oak Cinema, The pet-friendly Live Oak Park and so much more.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is a board that provides a vehicle for citizens to appeal zoning interpretations and decisions of the Building Official, and request variances from the City’s zoning ordinance. The main purpose of the Board is to provide a “release valve” for those situations where literal enforcement of the City’s Zoning Ordinance may impose unnecessary hardship. The Board may also make final decisions regarding changes, the reestablishment, or termination of nonconforming uses within the City. The Board currently has four (4) members and two (2) alternate members appointed by the City Council. The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets the last Thursday of the month, as needed, at City’s Council Chamber.

Contact any board member by downloading the roster PDF located below. Click the email address for the specific member.

2019-2021 Roster

Qualifications for Appointment

The City of Live Oak utilizes the services of citizen volunteers to serve on all City Boards and Commissions. Boards and Commissions are integral component of the governance of the City, and therefore require the service of interested individuals who have a passion for service. The City of Live Oak’s Code of Ordinances establishes that persons who have resided in the City for at least twelve (12) months shall be considered for appointment to City boards and commissions unless otherwise provided in the Code.

How to Apply

In order to facilitate these volunteer services, the City has included a link to the application form for service on the Board of Adjustment. You may also contact Donna Lowder at 210-653-9140, ext. 2219 or Debby Goza at extension 2213 for more information on how you can get involved.

Click here for Board-Commission Volunteer Application

Selection Process

Nominations to boards and commissions, unless otherwise provided by the Charter or the Code of Ordinances, shall be made by the Council members. The City Council shall confirm nominations for appointment to the board or commission in order for an appointment to be effective.

Forms and Fees

Variance Application

For Board of Adjustment meeting information, click here.

Staff Contacts
Michael Hornes, Assistant City Manager
210-653-9140, ext. 2286
Donna Lowder, Executive Assistant
210-653-9140. ext. 2219

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas & Minutes Archive

City Council Meetings are held on the second and last Tuesday evenings of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Live Oak City Hall, 8001 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak, Texas.

An agenda for each upcoming council meeting is posted at least 72 hours in advance in the display case located just outside City Hall's main entrance. As a convenience to our citizens, an electronic copy is posted to this Web site at the earliest possible opportunity.

All regular council meetings are open to the public. We welcome your participation!

For more information call 210.653-9140 ext. 2213

City Council Member Roster

Volunteer Application for Boards & Commissions: Click Here

Click Here for City Council Meeting agendas and minutes

Agendas & Minutes

2020-2021 Board of Directors Roster

November 3, 2020 Elections

• Final Early Voting Election Calendar
• Early Voting Sites Map
• Election Advisory – 29 Straight Party Voting
• Greg Abbott Proclamation Announcement
• Greg Abbott Proclamation - Expanding Early Voting Period

Please note, revisions only apply to the November 3, 2020 elections:

• "Dear Voter" letter (English)
• "Dear Voter" letter (Spanish)
• Information about BALLOT ENVELOPE - November 3, 2020 (Form 5-21)
• Information about Returning Your Carrier Envelope (FPCA Carrier Insert) (Form 5-35)

General and Special Elections 2020 - Changes

• Governor of the State of Texas, Greg Abbott Proclamation
• ELECTION ADVISORY- N0. 2020-12 from the Secretary of State

For City Election Information, Please Contact:

Deborah L. Goza, City Secretary
dgoza@liveoaktx.net
210-653-9140 extension 2213
8001 Shin Oak Drive
Live Oak, TX 78233

City Election Date - May 2, 2020

• City Council Roster
• City Map
• Internet Posting Requirements for Political Subdivisions

Texas Secretary of State Information - Election Information

http://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/index.shtml

Election Links:

• A Guide to Becoming an Election Official (Download)
• Texas Secretary of State (https://www.sos.state.tx.us/)
• Voter Registration Information (https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/reqvr.shtml)
• Texas Ethics Commission (https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/)
• Bexar County Elections Department (https://www.bexar.org/1568/Elections-Department)

Navigating the Election Process for Students and First Time Voters:(https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/students-and-first-time-voters/)

Frequently Asked Questions: (http://votetexas.gov)

Federal District Court Decision

Click Here. If a voter comes in with someone who they want to have interpret for them, the proposed interpreter can be anyone of the voter's choice other than the voter's employer, and agent of their employer or an officer or agent of the voter's labor union (see Texas Election Code 64.032(c). Until further notice, the interpreter no longer has to be a registered voter of the county where they are interpreting. The person assisting the voter, must fill out the the interpreter's oath and if they are assisting the voter, they must fill out the oath of assistance.

• Interpreter's Oath Click Here
• Oath of Assistance Click Here

For more information about all General, Special and Bond Elections please contact Bexar County Elections Department 210-335-VOTE or website link, which is located on the front page of the Live Oak Website or at http://www.bexar.org/elections

The City of Live Oak's Ethics Review Board was created in 2006 with the passing of the City's Ethics Ordinance. The intent of the ordinance is to establish standards of conduct which promote confidence in the government of this city whose actions ultimately affect the public faith in city government. The Board has the jurisdiction to investigate and make findings and recommendations on any alleged violation.

2019-2021 Ethics Review Board

5 Regular Members

Ethics Ordinance

Annual Reports

2019 Annual Report

2018 Annual Report

2017 Annual Report

2016 Annual Report

2015 Annual Report

2014 Annual Report

2013 Annual Report

2012 Annual Report

2011 Annual Report

2010 Annual Report

2009 Annual Report

Click Here for meeting agendas and minutes

The City Charter is the document that establishes the form of Government for the City of Live Oak. It includes provisions for our Council-Manager form of government, legislative authority of the Mayor and Council, general elections provisions, finance provisions, and several other areas outlining the government of the City.

Live Oak City Charter

Agendas & Minutes

Regular City Council Meeting July 28, 2020

Regular City Council Meeting July 14, 2020

City Council Budget Workshop July 14, 2020

Regular City Council Meeting June 30, 2020

City Council Goals Workshop June 30, 2020

Regular City Council Meeting May 12, 2020

Regular City Council Meeting April 28, 2020

Regular City Council Meeting April 14, 2020

Special City Council Meeting March 30, 2020