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League City's $Billion Problem — Managing Growth Without Crushing Taxes

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. Subscribe to The Building Texas Show for more conversations with the leaders shaping Texas’ future. 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 Learn more at: www.buildingtexasshow.com League City Texas Mayor Nick Long The Building Texas Show Texas cities growth Houston metro development Texas infrastructure Texas economic development NASA Clear Lake Texas ports economy Property taxes Texas Quality of life Texas