Code of Ethics - Information

Code of Ethics for Elected and Appointed Officials

On June 12, 2025, the Baytown City Council amended the original Ordinance No. 11,072 adopted on February 26, 2009, that created the Code of Ethics for elected and appointed officials of the City. The City Council acknowledges that elected and appointed officials accepts a public trust that requires them to faithfully and diligently fulfill their public responsibilities and work to further the public interest.

Additionally, the City Council recognizes that those individuals who serve as public servants must adhere to a higher ethical standard of conduct since the activities of government should benefit the community as a whole and should never benefit the individual interest of public decision makers.

Ordinance No. 16,155 - Chapter 2. Article VIII - "Code of Ethics" of the Code of Ordinance

Ethics Concerns and Forms

A person who believes that a violation of any portion of the Baytown Ethics Code may file a complaint with the Baytown City Clerk's Office at 2401 Market Street, Baytown, Texas 77520.

Sworn Complaint Form

Code of Ethics - Training and Education

The City of Baytown provides information and/or training materials regarding the ethics code to all new city officials and employees regulated by this code, which include the members of:

• Mayor
• City Council
• Member of a City Board
• Municipal Court Judge
• Associate Municipal Court Judges
• City Manager