James Horton
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Confirming the Appointment of James W. Horton as the Fort Worth Fire Chief on an Interim Basis
Result: Motion passed. 11-0. Resolution 26-6368
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August 2026
James Horton was appointed interim fire chief following Interim Chief Raymond Hill's upcoming retirement, while the City conducts a nationwide search for a permanent chief. Horton previously helped lead expanded emergency medical services, staffing growth, and fire-station bond planning.
James Horton named Fort Worth’s interim fire chief
Confirms the appointment of James W. Horton as interim Fort Worth Fire Chief.
Confirming the Appointment of James W. Horton as the Fort Worth Fire Chief on an Interim Basis
City Council will hold an Aug. 25 work session and council meeting covering development, budget, environmental-code, airport, solid-waste, zoning, bond, and economic-development matters. The council meeting also includes James W. Horton's interim fire-chief appointment and a Black Mountain data center site-plan hearing.
City Council to conduct work session, meeting on Tuesday