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Whether you're a long-time resident or a newcomer to our Municipality, our goal is to make it easy for you to access the information and resources you need. Delve into the inner workings of our local government, meet elected officials, and stay informed about policies that shape our shared future.
Over 150 state agencies and departments serve Texans’ everyday needs, including driver services, public health information, and more. Use our directory below to find an agency that can help you.
Texas local government is a complex system of counties, cities, and special districts. Counties act as administrative arms of the state, providing essential services across large areas. Cities have more autonomy, focusing on specific urban or suburban communities with broader powers.
The oldest and most basic political subdivisions of Texas are county governments, which run elections, provide public safety, and operate local courts and jails. Every part of Texas belongs to one of the state’s 254 counties.
There are two major forms of city government in Texas: (1) Mayor-Council and (2) Council-Manager. The Mayor-Council category can be even further broken down to strong-mayor versus weak-mayor. The difference between the forms is the authority of the Mayor, City Council, and the City Manager.
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The government of Texas operates under the Constitution of Texas and consists of a unitary democratic state government operating under a presidential system that uses the Dillon Rule, as well as governments at the county and municipal levels. Austin is the capital of Texas.
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There are 254 counties and over 1,200 municipal governments in Texas. Learn how your local government can serve you.
