Welcome to the village of
Bailey's Prairie
About Our Village
Bailey’s Prairie is named for James Britton Bailey who settled here with his family in 1818.
When Stephen F. Austin arrived with his land grants from Mexico and 300 families, Brit Bailey would not surrender his land and eventually received a league of land on the east bank of the Brazos River.
Although his grave site is not marked, his life is commemorated on a
historic marker at the Munson Cemetery on SH 35 in Bailey’s Prairie.
Established as a municipality in 1967, Bailey’s Prairie encompasses 8 square miles and had 797 residents in the 2010 census.
There are a couple more characters from Bailey’s Prairie that may also be of interest. Visit our About page to learn all about them and our current village leadership.
Public Notices
Please find all Public Notices on the Bailey’s Prairie Services page.
Join The Emergency Notification Service
Timely messages during an emergency are crucial. The Village of Bailey’s Prairie has implemented an emergency notification system. Using the “One Call” system, the village will be able to send a voice mail, text message or email.
Village Services
Emergency Services
Emergency services in the Village of Bailey's Prairie are provided by the following agencies: Ambulance services are provided by Angleton Area Emergency Medical Services. The...
Bailey’s Prairie is always looking for ways to better serve our citizens. Check the Services page to read about the services listed here and other services our area currently provides or has sourced for its residents, as well as answers to frequently asked questions.
Village Ordinances
2015-1 Records Management
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF BAILEY’S PRAIRIE, TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR MANAGEMENT AND DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS;...
2015-4 Property Tax Exemptions
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF BAILEY’S PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ADOPTING CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS FROM PROPERTY TAXES; PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION; AND...
Please find an index of Bailey’s Prairie Village Ordinances on the Ordinances page.
News & Events
Bailey’s Prairie Hosts February 2020 BCCA Meeting
The Brazoria County Cities Association (BCCA) has a monthly meeting to disseminate and share information between the 24 Municipalities that make up...
Monthly Meeting – September 16, 2021
The Monthly Meeting will be held on 16 September, 2021, at 6:30 PM, at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to join this meeting.
Bailey’s Prairie occasionally has news and events that we would like to share with our citizens. Please visit the News & Events page to find the relevant news items and up coming events you may be interested in.
