Welcome to Texas City, Texas --The Guiding Light on the Texas Gulf Coast
A part of the Mainland Texas Gulf Coast area since before the turn of the century, Texas City has a colorful, interesting story to tell. It's history includes Indians, the pirate Jean LaFitte, the First Aero Squadron of the U.S. Army, the exciting early oil boom days, and the growth of one of our nation's great industrial complexes.
The city offers a wealth of activities and events for everyone. From city parks to fishing, a day of golf to a picnic in the park, we've got something for everyone.
Texas City is only 14 miles from the romantic island of Galveston, and just 40 minutes from Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States.
