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Becker, Texas
Becker, Texas is located in Texas
Becker, Texas
Becker, Texas
Location in Texas
Becker, Texas is located in the United States
Becker, Texas
Becker, Texas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Texas
County Kaufman
Elevation
410 ft (120 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID 1377981

Becker is a small place in Kaufman County, Texas, that is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially part of any city or town.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually governed by the county it's located in.

How Unincorporated Communities Work

  • No City Council: Unlike a city, Becker doesn't have its own mayor or city council.
  • County Services: Services like police, fire protection, and road maintenance are typically handled by Kaufman County.
  • Local Identity: Even without a city government, these communities often have their own unique names and a strong local identity.

Where is Becker Located?

Becker is found in Kaufman County, which is in the eastern part of the large state of Texas.

Kaufman County's Role

Kaufman County is responsible for providing many of the public services to areas like Becker. This includes things like maintaining roads and offering emergency services.

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