Bayview, Galveston County, Texas

[4] Bayview was a scattered row of houses located along Galveston Bay north of Farm to Market Road 646 and east of State Highway 146 and between Kemah and Clifton-by-the-Sea (now known as Bacliff).

Supporters said that incorporation would establish more local control over affairs, an area police department, and the ability to pass ordinances.

Opponents said that the area's tax base could not sufficiently support municipal service, including police protection and road and drainage improvements.

[11] As of 2012 Bayview, Bacliff, and San Leon together make up the largest unincorporated community in the mainland portion of Galveston County by population.

The CCISD part of the community north of Bay Avenue, which is in the City of Kemah, is within the Board of Trustees District 1,[14] represented by Robert Allan Davee as of 2008.

[19] T.J. Aulds of The Galveston County Daily News said that Bayview, Bacliff, and San Leon "are known for great spots to eat seafood.