Jacinto City (areas north of Market street are in Houston ISD)

Jacinto City incorporated in 1947 with nearly 3,800 residents; its first mayor was Inch Handler.

Because of the 1947 incorporation, Houston did not incorporate Jacinto City's territory into its city limits, while Houston annexed surrounding areas that were unincorporated.

Jacinto City derives its name from the battleground.

Jacinto City is located in District 143 of the Texas House of Representatives.

Jacinto City is within Texas's 29th congressional district; as of 2008 Gene Green represents the district.

Jacinto City operates a municipal preschool as part of its Parks and Recreation Department.

Jacinto City operates the Heritage Hall, a recreational center for senior citizens of age 60 or older located in the same complex.

The center provides transportation to and from Jacinto City, Galena Park, and the Songwood community in Houston.

The school also serves the Houston ISD portion of Jacinto City.