City of Victoria

Government AdministrationTexas, United States501-1000 Employees

The City of Victoria is a municipal government in Victoria, Texas, serving as a regional cultural, historic, agricultural, medical, educational and economic hub for the surrounding area. With a population of about 62,500 and spanning roughly 34 square miles, it stands as the largest city in its seven-county region. Located in central South Texas, the city sits at the intersection of major highways and along the NAFTA Corridor, positioning it as a crossroads for the region.

The city hosts two higher education campuses—Victoria College and the University of Houston-Victoria—within its boundaries and is served by the Victoria Independent School District, which educates about 15,000 students across 18 elementary campuses, four junior high schools, and two high schools. Victoria offers a range of cultural and public services, from the Victoria Symphony and performing arts venues to the Children’s Discovery Museum and the Texas Zoo, reflecting its role as a cultural and educational hub. In early 2025, the city launched a pilot program permitting residents with a permit to charge EVs by routing power across the sidewalk, illustrating ongoing efforts to advance urban livability.

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