League City, Texas is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Houston–Galveston region — and in this episode of The Building Texas Show, host Justin McKenzie sits down with Nick Long, Mayor of League City, to talk about what’s driving that growth and how the city is managing it responsibly.
Mayor Long shares his journey from growing up in League City to serving more than a decade in local government, including four years as mayor. Together, they explore how League City has grown from a small suburban town into a city of over 125,000 residents — with projections to exceed 200,000 in the coming decade.
This conversation dives deep into:
Property tax policy and fiscal responsibility
Infrastructure planning and regional collaboration
The impact of the Grand Parkway and port connectivity
Economic development without subsidies
Tourism, boating, and quality of life along Clear Lake and Galveston Bay
League City’s role in aerospace, energy, and the modern Texas economy
With proximity to NASA, major Texas ports, and Houston, League City offers a rare combination of opportunity, livability, and long-term planning.
Whether you’re a Texas resident, business leader, policymaker, or simply curious about how cities grow the right way, this episode offers a clear look at what thoughtful leadership and community-first planning can achieve.
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00:00 – Welcome to League City, Texas
00:34 – Mayor Nick Long’s background and time in office
01:06 – From hometown resident to city leadership
02:24 – What local government really looks like behind the scenes
03:50 – League City’s explosive growth and future projections
04:31 – Property taxes, appraisals, and city responsibility
05:03 – No-new-revenue strategy and alternative funding sources
06:43 – Sales tax, online commerce, and economic resilience
07:45 – Why League City doesn’t subsidize growth
08:55 – Infrastructure, regional collaboration, and the Grand Parkway
10:39 – Texas ports and League City’s strategic position
12:26 – Tourism, cruising, and staying in League City
12:52 – NASA, Clear Lake, boating, and outdoor lifestyle
13:42 – What League City is looking forward to in 2026
14:50 – Managing growth while protecting quality of life
15:15 – Where citizens can learn more and get involved
16:16 – Closing thoughts on League City’s future
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