Municipal Code

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Why is this site being provided to the public?

This site is being provided free of charge because the City of Freeport is unwilling and/or unable to post its laws, also known as the Municipal Code, on its own website.

No other current versions of the Municipal Code are publicly available. Only one very outdated copy of the Municipal Code is available at the Freeport Public Library. Most other Texas cities provide access to their Municipal Code free of charge on the World Wide Web, but Freeport to date has declined to do so, despite requests from the public.

The City of Freeport does not provide its citizens with copies of the Charter. In fact, the xerox copies that this electronic version originated from cost $76.79 (see bill from City Secretary below). This electronic copy is being provided to the general public so that these costs will not have to be incurred by any other private parties wishing to read and investigate the City of Freeport's laws.

2. What is the City Charter?

The City of Freeport's Charter is akin to the State of Texas's Constitution: It is the founding legal document that describes the basic laws governing the City.

There are two basic types of charters in Texas: Home Rule Charters and General Law Charters. Home Rule Charters provide much more authority to City fathers at the local level.

3. Why are the titles, or chapters, of the City Charter all odd numbers (Title I, Title III, Title V, etc.)?

The City of Freeport apparently left room to facilitate future expansion of the Municipal Code. Currently, there are no even-numbered Titles within the Municipal Code.

4. I have other questions about the Municipal Code. Where can I get some answers?

You can email us at info@freeportcode.com, and if we don't have the answers, we will do our best to get them for you.

NOTE: This website is not hosted by the City of Freeport. This is a project of . Posted 9/23/06.