Public Safety
Police Department
Bay City Police Department
2201 Avenue H
Bay City, TX 77414
Dial 911 for Emergencies
Crime Stoppers: 1-800-299-BUST (2878)
Mission Statement
It is the mission of The Bay City Police Department and its employees, in cooperation with the citizens of Bay City, to maintain public order and continually strive to improve the quality of life through fair and impartial public service and law enforcement.
Matagorda County Sheriffs Department
2323 Avenue E
Bay City, TX 77414
Fire Departments
Bay City Volunteer Fire Department
1920 6th Street
Bay City, TX 77414
979-245-8314
The Bay City Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1909. Currently there are 47 active volunteers. The department is responsible for fire and rescue operations in Bay City and the surrounding area, while providing mutual aid to other volunteer fire departments.
The department is a member of the Texas State Fireman's and Fire Marshal's Association. Training and drills are conducted under their guidelines. The department holds 2 hour practices on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month and conducts a business meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Eight to ten firefighters attend the annual week-long training session at the Texas A&M fire field in College Station.
