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Government

  1. Agendas & Minutes

    Access easily searchable meeting agendas and minutes for various boards, commissions, and committees.

  2. Boards & Commissions

    Gather information regarding the boards and commissions dedicated to keeping the community moving.

  3. City Commission & Mayor

    Discover the governing body of the City of Texas City, and learn more about the City Commissioners and Mayor.

Departments

  1. Building

    The City of Texas City Building Department is responsible for reviewing project plans, issuing building permits, inspecting all types of construction and remodeling projects as well as issuing certificates of completion or certificates of occupancy when all requirements are met.

  2. City Attorney

    The mission of the City Attorney's Office is to provide quality legal representation and advice to the City Commission of the City of Texas City, Texas and its administrative departments.

  3. City Secretary

    Gather information about the City Secretary and learn more about their duties.

  4. Community Development

    The City of Texas City Community Development Department is funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Community Development Department provides various services throughout the City, and supports other City departments.

  5. Economic Development

    Learn more about economic development, and developing in Texas City.

  6. Emergency Management

    Find out more about the Emergency Management Department and the critical services they provide to the Texas City community.

  7. Engineering & Planning

    Check out the Engineering and Planning Department of Texas City and learn more about the services they provide.

  8. Finance

    The Finance Department is responsible for the supervision, administration, and planning the City's financial activities.

  9. Fire Department

    The Fire Department works to save lives and protect property through prevention, preparedness, education, and response.

  10. Housing Authority

    The Texas City Housing Authority is a non-profit/governmental agency that is federally funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

  11. Human Resources

    The Human Resources Department strives to provide support and the highest degree of service regarding employment, benefits, compensation and safety.

  12. Library

    Search the card catalog, renew your items, or join us for an event at the library.

  13. Marketing

    Check out the Marketing Department of the City of Texas City and learn more about the services they provide to the community.

  14. Marshals Office

    The Texas City Marshals Office primary function is to execute all Class C Criminal Warrants generated by the Texas City Municipal Court of Record.

  15. Municipal Court

    The Municipal Court's primary function is to process all Class C Criminal charges filed by the Police Division, Animal Control, Fire Marshals and Code Enforcement Officers alleged to have occurred within the territorial limits of the City of Texas City.

  16. Open Record Request

    File open record request

  17. Police Department

    The mission of the Texas City Police Department is to provide effective means for the prevention of crime and disorder while maintaining a transparent, accountable and accessible police department.

  18. Public Works

    Learn more about the Public Works Department of Texas City and the services they provide to the community.

  19. Purchasing

    Visit the Purchasing Department to learn more about the current requests for proposal and bid opportunities of the City of Texas City.

  20. Recreation & Tourism

    The Texas City Recreation and Tourism Department offers numerous recreational, social, and fitness activities for our community and visiting tourists of all ages and interests. We provide amenities to suit virtually any recreation activity.

  21. Solid Waste Services

    Find out more about the solid waste services available in Texas City.

  22. Utility Billing

    Discover the Utility Billing Department and learn more about paying your Texas City utilities.

Doing Business

  1. Bid Opportunities

    Access bids and request for proposals for consultants, service providers, contractors, vendors, and suppliers.

  2. Chamber of Commerce

    Explore information from the Chamber of Commerce.

  3. Small Business Development Center

    Explore the Small Business Development Center's website.

  4. Texas City Economic Development Corporation

    The Texas City Economic Development Corporation serves the City of Texas City by seeking opportunities to recruit primary jobs, and diversify the city's tax base.

Municipal Court

Virtual Court Hearings Notice

Effective Monday, January 11th, all court hearings will be conducted by Zoom. Court hearings are defined as any hearings which include the Judge, Prosecutor, and Defendant/Defense Attorney.

Mission Statement

Municipal Court's primary function is to process all Class C Criminal charges filed by the Police Division, Animal Control, Fire Marshals and Neighborhood Improvement Services officials alleged to have occurred within the territorial limits of the City of Texas City. These include charges filed under the Texas:

  • Alcoholic Beverage Code
  • City Code of Ordinances
  • Education Code
  • Health and Safety Code
  • Penal Code
  • Transportation Code

Resolve Citations Without Appearing

Please check out the "Got A Ticket?" page for information on ways you can resolve your citation without appearing.

If you have any questions, court staff is available to assist you by phone.

Payments

Payments can be made online at our Payment Portal, or by phone at 833-259-4014.

Requesting a Record of Your Trial Proceedings

If you would like a record of your trial proceeding, you must request a copy of the audio transcript prior to trial. A copy of the audio transcript is $25 and must be paid at the time of your request.

Welcome to the Texas City Housing Authority website! The Texas City Housing Authority is a non-profit/governmental agency that is federally funded by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). We are governed by a Board of Commissioners that are appointed by the Mayor. We have been serving the Texas City area since 1950 and the La Marque area since 1996. This website includes information about our housing programs and affordable housing developments, client services and important contact information. We encourage you to take full advantage of the information provided, so we can do an even better job providing affordable housing opportunities and access to related services to those in need.

WHAT WE DO

The City of Texas City Building Department is responsible for reviewing project plans, issuing building permits, inspecting all types of construction and remodeling projects as well as issuing certificates of completion or certificates of occupancy when all requirements are met. Permits enable the City to enforce the life-safety provisions of the building codes in Texas.

These codes are a minimum standard, protecting life, health, property and public welfare by insuring public and private buildings meet a quality standard set for all buildings in the State of Texas.

CODES