El Paso Entities

The City Attorney's Office is the legal department for the City of El Paso, providing legal services and advice to the city council, manager, and staff. The office serves as defense counsel in litigation involving the city, files suit to protect city interests, drafts ordinances, reviews contracts, and provides legal guidance to city officials and departments.

Last active Jul 21, 2026

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department is the central procurement agency for the City of El Paso, responsible for competitive bidding, vendor selection, contract administration, and purchase order management. The department develops bid specifications, facilitates bidding and contract awarding processes, and manages strategic sourcing initiatives for all City departments. It also provides training on procurement matters.

Last active Jul 21, 2026

A department of the City of El Paso that administers property owned by or to be acquired by the City. The division manages public real estate listings for sale and lease, and processes applications for city real estate transactions. It does not provide services on non-city-owned property.

Last active Jul 21, 2026

The Planning and Inspections Department is the City of El Paso's municipal agency responsible for land development review, zoning administration, building permitting, inspections and safety compliance, business licensing, and special event permitting. The department serves the public, businesses, and the development and construction community through its planning division and one-stop shop business licensing center.

Last active Jul 21, 2026

El Paso Electric Company is a regional electric utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity in west Texas and southern New Mexico, serving areas from Hatch, New Mexico to Van Horn, Texas. The company is owned by Infrastructure Investments Fund and operates multiple generating facilities utilizing diverse energy sources including nuclear, natural gas, solar, and wind.

Last active Jul 21, 2026

The City Manager's office is the chief administrative department of El Paso city government, responsible for implementing policies set by the City Council, overseeing organizational development, managing the municipal budget, and directing citywide initiatives. Operating under a council-manager form of government, the City Manager works closely with elected officials to execute the city's vision and strategic priorities.

Last active Jul 21, 2026