The Town of Lakeside is a Type A, General Law City in the State of Texas. A general law city is one that is less than 5,000 in population and is therefore not eligible to have a Home Rule charter. The City is a legal incorporation of the State of Texas (with defined geographical city limits) and is thereby bound by the state laws applicable to such cities. For the purpose of this subdivision ordinance, most of the relevant state statutes are codified in the Local Government Code. A Mayor and City Council govern the City.