Frequently Asked Questions

At no cost, building permit information is accessible online at Citizen Self Service. Meeting agenda packets and minutes are available online from 2007 to present.

Written Request

You must make a written request which includes:

Requestor’s contact information. We would also need you to be very detailed when stating the type of documents you are requesting and if possible, provide a date range in order to narrow the request.

Submit Request

Request may be submitted by one of the following forms:

Online

Click on the general tab and press Submit once you have filled in the information. 

Email

Email Open Records

By Mail 

City of Baytown
Attn: City Clerk’s Office
2401 Market Street
Baytown, Texas 77520 

In Person

City of Baytown
City Clerk’s Office
2401 Market Street
Baytown, Texas 77520

• General Public Information
• Records Request Form

The City Clerk’s Office will "promptly" respond to your request. Requests are generally completed within 10 business days. However, requests may exceed the 10 business days depending on the amount of information you have requested, but you will receive notification from us by the 10th business day informing you if more time is required to comply with your request or if a request for an Attorney General Opinion is necessary.

Costs for Public Information Records are regulated by the Public Information Act and if it is determined that complying with your request will result in the imposition of a charge that exceeds $40, we will provide you with a cost estimate letter as required by Section 552.2615 of the Texas Government Code. A fee schedule, which was adopted by the City Council listing charges for various services, is available for inspection upon request.

Based on a previous determination decision (Open Records Decision No. 684) for all governmental bodies with regard to various exceptions to disclosure in the Public Information Act and other statues, we may redact the following confidential Information:

• Sections: 552.024 and Section 552.1175 (b) - Home address, home telephone number, emergency contact information, social security number, date of birth, and/or family member information of a public employee, official, or a peace officer;
• Section 552.136 - Credit card, debit card, charge card, or access device number;
• Section 552.130 - Motor vehicle records (a) (1) a motor vehicle operator’s or driver’s license or permit issued by an agency of this states, (2) a motor vehicle title or registration issued by an agency of this state; or (3) a personal identification document issued by an agency of this state or a local agency authorized to issue an identification document;
• Section 552.137 - Certain E-Mail addresses when communicating electronically with governmental body; and
• Section 552.147 - Social Security Numbers of any living person

NOTE: Redacted documents will not be sent to any requestor electronically