Taft is a city in San Patricio County, Texas, United States.

[4] Taft, often called the "Friendliest Cotton-Pickin' Town in Texas", is not only rich in cotton, but also gas and oil resources.

The Blackland Museum houses everything from antique farm equipment to personal and household items used by the town's earliest inhabitants.

Every year at Christmas time Santa leads a parade from his perch high atop a city fire truck, delighting residents and visitors of all ages.

[8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), all land.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[9] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,801 people, 1,033 households, and 824 families residing in the city.