Major renovations and restoration took place up until 1971, when the building was officially opened as the City Library. The Hillsboro City Library houses over 4,000 volumes and includes a Children's Books section and Genealogy section. Close to 100 magazine subscriptions are available, as well as an extensive collection of newspapers, telephone directories, road maps, videotapes and 16mm films. Additionally, a Texana Collection is available , as the City Library is a certified Texas Heritage Resource Center. An automated circulation system with on-line catalog allows for convenient and simple location of books.
Internet services are also available.
Two steam electric power plants are located within 50 miles of Hillsboro. Total generating capacity from these plants is 17,890 megawatts, providing electricity to meet the needs of over 1,700,000 customers. TXU Electric has an Economic Development incentive program that is associated with the Texas Enterprise Zone designation. This plan enables the user to receive a percentage discount on their electrical usage. Attached are rate schedules.