City Manager

City Manager

Welcome to Palacios, Texas!

As the City Manager, it is my pleasure to share with you why Palacios is not just a great place to visit, but also a wonderful place to live, work, and do business. Our charming coastal city, located along the beautiful Gulf Coast, offers a unique blend of small-town charm and vibrant opportunities.

Palacios is a community where neighbors know each other by name, and everyone feels like family. Our city boasts a high quality of life with excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a variety of recreational activities. Whether you're looking for waterfront properties, cozy homes in friendly neighborhoods, or scenic countryside views, Palacios has a place for you. The coastal environment offers numerous outdoor activities, from fishing and boating to bird watching and hiking. With our rich cultural heritage, numerous festivals, and community events, there is always something to do and enjoy.

Palacios is a city of opportunity for entrepreneurs and businesses. Our strategic location along the Gulf Coast provides easy access to major markets, making it an ideal place for commerce and industry. We offer a supportive business environment with incentives for new and expanding businesses. Our local government is committed to fostering economic growth, and our community actively supports local businesses. From our thriving fishing industry to new ventures in tourism and recreation, Palacios is a great place to start and grow your business.

What truly sets Palacios apart is our sense of community and our commitment to preserving the natural beauty of our surroundings while fostering growth and innovation. Our city is home to numerous parks, a scenic waterfront, and we are a charming town filled with local shops and restaurants. 

We have exciting projects and developments underway that promise to enhance our city's appeal even further. From infrastructure improvements to community initiatives and new business ventures, Palacios is constantly evolving while maintaining its unique character and charm.

In Palacios, you'll find a welcoming community, a vibrant economy, and a beautiful environment. We invite you to discover all that our city has to offer and to join us in making Palacios a place where dreams can become reality.

Warm regards,

Cynthia “Cindy” Raleigh

City Manager, Palacios, Texas

Staff Contacts

City Manager
361-404-9909
Executive Assistant to the City Manager
361-972-3605