When the papers were presented in Austin, the men who took them there were told that they would have to change the name since there was already a town in West Texas with that name.

The men returned home, called a town meeting and asked for suggestions.

Not having any luck, the city council members finally authorized their wives to choose a suitable name.

Christine is located 10 miles (16 km) south of Jourdanton, the county seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all land.