Editing Magnolia, Texas (section)

==Government==
===Local government===
[[File:Magnolia Stroll.jpg|thumb|The Stroll, a half-mile walking path in downtown Magnolia.]]

As an incorporated city with a population of over than 5,000, Magnolia is designated as a general law city under the [[Constitution of Texas]].<ref>[http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/CN/htm/CN.11.htm#11.4 Texas Constitution, Article XI, Section 4.]</ref> It is governed at the local level by an elected mayor and five council members. As of May 2024, the mayor is Matthew "Doc" Dantzer. Council member Richard Carby also serves as mayor [[pro tempore|pro tem]]. The other council members are Daniel Miller, Buck Perino, Brandon Jacobs, and Jack L Huitt, Jr.<ref name=officials/>

In 2011 the citizenry voted to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages. Magnolia was the last "[[dry county|dry]]" city in Montgomery County.<ref>"[http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Pasadena-Lamar-OK-bond-issues-2259485.php Pasadena, Lamar OK bond issues]." ''[[Houston Chronicle]]''. Tuesday November 8, 2011. Retrieved on November 11, 2011.</ref>

On April 9, 2013, the Magnolia City Council adopted a 20-year comprehensive plan entitled, "Magnolia on the Move."<ref>[http://www.cityofmagnolia.com/vertical/sites/%7B897F68C4-D082-448C-86EC-FDD23D6DCB11%7D/uploads/City_of_Magnolia_Comprehensive_Plan_(Adopted_April_9_2013)_Full_Plan_Document(1).pdf Magnolia on the Move: Comprehensive Plan.] City of Magnolia, Texas: Adopted April 9, 2013. Accessed on July 9, 2017.</ref> In the plan, the city outlines its vision for dealing with the projected business and residential growth in the area.<ref>Simmons, Crystal. [http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/champions-klein/news/article/PROGRESS-Magnolia-on-the-Move-lays-out-plans-for-9336376.php#photo-11078936 Progress: Magnolia on the Move lays out plans for next 20 years.] Houston Chronicle: February 27, 2013. Accessed November 11, 2017.</ref>

In 2015, the city adopted a Unified Development Code (UDC) to outline the specific steps development should take to comply with the comprehensive plan. The UDC includes specific restrictions on development, including restrictions on the height of signs, the materials used to construct buildings, and the protection of live oak and magnolia trees.<ref>Gray, Holly. [https://communityimpact.com/houston/tomball-magnolia/city-county/2017/11/02/magnolia-seeks-business-friendly-development-code/ Magnolia seeks business-friendly development code.] Community Impact Newspaper: November 2, 2017. Accessed November 11, 2017.</ref>

===State government===
In the [[Texas Senate]], Magnolia is part of District 4, represented by Republican [[Brandon Creighton]]. In the [[Texas House of Representatives]], Magnolia is part of District 3, represented by [[Cecil Bell Jr.]]<ref name=legislate>[http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/City.aspx Who Represents Me: Magnolia.] Texas Legislative Council. Accessed on July 9, 2017.</ref>

===Federal government===
In the [[United States Senate]], Republicans [[John Cornyn]] and [[Ted Cruz]] represent the entire state of Texas. In the [[United States House of Representatives]], Magnolia is part of District 8, represented by Republican [[Kevin Brady]].<ref name=legislate/>

The [[United States Postal Service]] Magnolia Post Office is located at 815 Goodson Road.<ref>"[http://usps.whitepages.com/service/post_office/28385?p=1&s=TX&service_name=post_office&z=Magnolia Post Office Location - MAGNOLIA] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120718160024/http://usps.whitepages.com/service/post_office/28385?p=1&s=TX&service_name=post_office&z=Magnolia |date=July 18, 2012}}." ''[[United States Postal Service]]''. Retrieved on December 6, 2008.</ref>