Texas City, Texas
Texas City is a city of 55,364 people in Chambers County, Texas, founded in 1911.
Why visit Texas City
Townapedia lists 28 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Bolivar Bridge, Point Bolivar Lighthouse, SS Selma and Danforth Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 48°F.
Weather in Texas City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Texas City
Texas City is a city in Galveston County, Texas and a suburb of the city of Galveston (with some water area in Chambers County), United States. Located on the southwest shoreline of Galveston Bay, Texas City is a deepwater port on the Gulf Coast and a petroleum refining and petrochemical manufacturing center. The population was 51,898 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 59,733 in 2025, making it the second-largest city in Galveston County, after League City. It is part of the Houston-Galveston metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Texas City, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks28
Point Bolivar Lighthouse
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 8.4 mi
Structure in Port Bolivar, Galveston County, Texas
SS Selma
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.4 mi
Concrete oil tanker vessel
The Settlement Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Historic district in Texas City, Galveston County, Texas
16 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes17
5 more on the map.
History
Three duck hunters in 1891 noted that a location along Galveston Bay, known locally as Shoal Point, had the potential to become a major port. Shoal Point had existed since the 1830s, when veterans of the Texas Revolution (1835–1836) were awarded land for their services. The name was applied to the community when a post office opened in 1878. The duck hunters were Benjamin, Henry, and Jacob Myers, three brothers from Duluth, Minnesota. After they returned to Duluth, they formed the Myers Brothers syndicate and convinced other investors to put up money to buy 10,000 acres (4,000 hectares) of Galveston Bay frontage, including Shoal Point. They renamed the area Texas City.
From the History section of Texas City, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Comfort Inn & Suites Texas City
Motel and hotel · 4.5 mi
320 Highway 146 North, Texas City
Americas Best Value Inn
Motel and hotel · 4.3 mi
902 State Highway 146 North, Texas City
Candlewood Suites
Motel and hotel · 4.0 mi
1700 State Highway 146 North, Texas City
Economy Lodge Texas City Refinery
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
1902 Texas Avenue, Texas City
Churches and places of worship50
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries39
Healthcare4
Map of Texas City
186 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 48°F | 5.3 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 51°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 58°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 63°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 83°F | 72°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 77°F | 6.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 80°F | 5.4 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 79°F | 6.2 in |
| Sep | 89°F | 76°F | 8.7 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 68°F | 5.9 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 58°F | 4.3 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 50°F | 6.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Galveston (10 mi away), rain and snow from La Marque 1.8 E, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chambers County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Scholes International Airport at Galveston (GLS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- La Marque 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Dickinson 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Santa Fe 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Seabrook 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- League City 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Galveston 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- La Porte 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Friendswood 20 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Alvin 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Pasadena 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- The Settlement Historic District -- Texas City, Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Frank B. Davison House Texas City, Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Texas City Disaster Firemen Memorial, Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Texas city dike ship, Houston-media, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Texas city dike sunset, Houston-media, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Texas city dike industry, Houston-media, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Texas city dike ships, Houston-media, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Texas City Dike, Texas City, United States (Unsplash), David Solce dlsolce, CC0
- Texas City Street Scene (6284078867), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Bolivar Lighthouse -- Point Bolivar, Galveston, Texas, Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert C. Lanier ferry, Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- La Marque historical plaque, Jaxon2748, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS053-E-274066 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-7948 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-265980 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- STS131-E-8843 - View of Earth, NASA, Public domain
- ISS020-E-34891 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS016-E-20587 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- North American QF-100F Super Sabre ’56-3814 - 413 - TC’ (39754460734), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mock up Burgess Model H “Spirit of Texas” (39754458814), Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Col. Hugh B. and Helen Moore House, Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oyster catcher by Dan Pancamo, Dan Pancamo, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Frank B. Davison House, Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Menippe adina 113409827, Dan Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Deilelater physoderus, Andrew Meeds, CC BY 4.0
- Menippe adina 113410910, Dan Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Menippe adina 113410940, Dan Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Menippe adina 113410900, Dan Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Menippe adina 113410917, Dan Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Menippe adina 113410928, Dan Johnson, CC BY 4.0
- Menippe adina 113410974, Dan Johnson, CC BY 4.0
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