EO was incorporated in 1974 and is subject to Texas state law. This includes setting tax rates, type of government, elections, terms of office, traffic enforcement, zoning & building.
 
The Town Council is composed of the Mayor and five Council Members, who are elected for a two-year term. Elections are held the 1st Saturday in November. If an office is not contested, elections are not necessary. Voters must be registered as residents of Enchanted Oaks.
 
Mayor, Council Members, and Treasurer positions are strictly volunteer.
 
Groundskeeping and city maintenance is provided by 2 part time employees, contractors, council & volunteers. To volunteer your services to the town in any capacity, please call the Town Hall at 903-451-2222. *Volunteer projects include: painting, staining, cleaning, road/sign maintenance, trash pickup