Mission

To improve the effectiveness and efficiency of doing business in the City Clerk's Office by applying creativity and innovation to the organizational structure and the delivery of public service.

History

Smith County was one of the many counties created by the first Texas Legislature in April of 1846. At that time, an area centrally located in the county and on a hilltop was selected as the county seat. The county seat was named Tyler for President John Tyler, in recognition of his support for admitting Texas to the United States.

A town site was built with five streets running north and south and four streets running east and west and a small courthouse was built on the north side of the public square. An election was held August 8, 1846 to select the first county judge, county clerk, district clerk, sheriff, assessor and collector, treasurer and three-member county commission.

In 1850, the Tyler city government was incorporated and a mayor and four aldermen were named.

Tyler continued to grow and prosper throughout the second half of the 20th Century. Today, Tyler has a population of more than 108,063 and covers 57.16 square miles. The city is considered the manufacturing, health care, educational and retail center of East Texas.

Tyler is a prosperous and growing city, offering big city amenities, while still maintaining its pleasant and friendly small-town charm.