City of La Porte

The City of La Porte is a municipal government serving the community of La Porte, Texas. Located 25 miles east of downtown Houston, the city is home to nearly 33,000 residents and boasts a vibrant community atmosphere. Known for its award-winning schools, state-of-the-art library, and expansive parkland, La Porte also enjoys easy access to both the Houston Ship Channel and Galveston Bay. The City of La Porte provides a range of services to its residents, including maintaining public infrastructure, ensuring public safety, and offering recreational opportunities. The city actively partners with businesses to foster economic growth and success. The City of La Porte is committed to providing a positive work environment for its employees, offering competitive benefits such as 11 paid holidays annually, bereavement leave, health insurance, retirement plans, short and long term disability coverage, sick leave, and vacation leave. For information on current job openings, please visit www.laportetx.gov/jobs.