The mission of the Livingston - Polk County Chamber of Commerce is to enhance the success of business, tourism, and civic interests of Polk County and to promote the quality of life for all citizens.
Under the Drought Contingency Plan adopted by the City Council on May 10, 2011, the City Manager has the authority to initiate or terminate drought response measures, as needed.
Lake Livingston, one of the largest lakes in the State of Texas, was completed in 1973 and is located 15 miles west of Livingston on U.S. Highway 190. Lake Livingston, which covers approximately 90,000 surface acres, is an important tourist attraction and an economic asset to the City.
The Blackboard Connect Emergency Notification system allows authorized City leaders, Police Department and Emergency personnel to rapidly alert citizens and subscribers to any situation affecting the safety and welfare of the City.
Moses L. Choate, a native of Livingston, Tennessee, had started a settlement called Springfield on his land grant in 1835, and wanted the seat of government located there when Polk County was organized out of Liberty County in 1846.
The Texas Film Commission is your first stop for resources that serve the film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects and video game industries of Texas.