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Dwain Read
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City of Abernathy

Did you know that in order to drive a golf cart in Abernathy city limits, you must register your golf cart at city hall.
To operate a golf cart you MUST have a VALID driver’s license as it is considered a motor vehicle governed by State Law.
Places you cannot drive your golf cart:
• sidewalks
• walking paths
• in the City Park (including baseball/softball fields)
• 1st street, Ave D, IH-27 or Service
Roads
For more information about our golf cart ordinance, the Abernathy Police Department encourages you to use the QR code on the flyer or click the link below!
*Just a reminder that UTV’s & ATV’s are NOT PERMITTED to be driven in Abernathy City Limits.*
cityofabernathy.org/your-government/police-department/golf-cart-enforcement/
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Abernathy Police Chiefs
Name | Appointed |
Jay Daniel | 1959 |
Willard Opp | 1961 |
Richard Roe | August 1962 |
Bill Wilkinson | June 1963 |
Frank Chapman | June 1965 |
Troy Coon | September 1965 |
Frank Russell | July 1971 |
Charles Coats | January 1976 |
Clyde Vandygriff | October 1976 |
Jimmy Williams | December 1980 |
Ray Naron | April 1981 |
Harvey Grady | March 1991 |
Luis Lopez | January 1997 |
Johnny Cochran | December 1999 |
Luis Villarreal | June 2001 |
John Ballard | December 2008 |
Cameron Bowman | August 2012 |
Luis Villarreal | September 2017 |
Dwain Read | March 2020 |
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Location
811 Avenue D
Abernathy, TX 79311
Phone: 806-298-2541
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Dwain Read
Chief of Police
806-298-2546 x18
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City of Abernathy
PO Box 310 • 811 Avenue D
Abernathy, TX 79311
Phone: (806) 298-2546
Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 noon