Anthony Texas is located on the far west tip of Texas located within El Paso County. The Town of Anthony was best known for its agricultural farming near the Rio Grande River. Anthony is part of the Rio Grande Valley, which has a rich history in agriculture, producing such crops as cotton, alfalfa, pecans, onions, lettuce, and wine grapes. It is a great access point to drive through and connect to the Historic Don Onate Trail, which leads through New Mexico. As of July 1, 2018, the population estimate for the town from the U.S. Census was 5,655. The Town of Anthony Texas was incorporated on July 5, 1952. Anthony, New Mexico, in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, borders Anthony, Texas, to the north. They are often considered twin cities, though Anthony, New Mexico, became incorporated on July 1, 2010, as a city.

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In 1961 The Town of Anthony Council proposed and passed An Ordinance providing for the filling of the office of City Marshal by appointment rather than be elected by the voters, as authorized by law. REF Ordinance 91​

 

In November of 1971, ordinance 157 was passed officially changing the designation of Town Marshall to Chief of Police REF Ordinance 157

 

In September of 2000, the Town Council passed an ordinance creating the Police Department REF Ordinance 382

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