Hawley is a city in Jones County, Texas, United States. Its population was 545 at the 2020 census. The community is named for Congressman …Hawley is a city in Jones County, Texas, United States. Its population was 545 at the 2020 census. The community is named for Congressman Robert B. Hawley. On evening of May 2, 2024, a strong tornado struck southwest of Hawley.