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Gov Business Review: Awards Ranking
Gov Business Review proudly presents the Top 10 City Attorneys in Texas 2026, recognizing legal leaders who strengthen municipal governance through trusted counsel and public-sector expertise. These professionals advise city officials on legal matters while helping agencies navigate regulatory requirements and complex local issues. Their leadership helps municipalities manage legal risk and support informed decision-making, enabling Texas cities to safeguard public interests while advancing effective administration across local government institutions.
Top 10 City Attorneys in Texas - 2026
City Attorney, City of Forney
When Jonathan Thatcher entered the City of Forney in 2016, he found millions of dollars committed to a development that had yet to materialize. A tax increment reinvestment zone included roads, a bridge and other public infrastructure, but little economic activity had followed. As city attorney, he saw that the reimbursement agreement was heavily weighted toward the developer and could leave the city paying millions, with interest adding to the burden for years.
City Attorney, City of Kyle, Texas
Aimee Alcorn-Reed is the City Attorney for Kyle, Texas. She joined Kyle in 2024 after spending more than a decade with the City of Corpus Christi and established the city’s in-house legal office. A University of Texas School of Law graduate, she handles matters ranging from agreements and ordinances to personnel matters, economic development, water projects, litigation and transparency. Her work also continues a family tradition in municipal law that goes back three generations.
