The city, formerly part of Port Arthur's extraterritorial jurisdiction, voted to incorporate in an election held on September 10, 2005.

Despite being formerly part of Port Arthur's extraterritorial jurisdiction, residents have a Beaumont, Texas address.

Texas State Highway 73 forms the southern boundary of the city, leading east to Port Arthur and west 15 miles (24 km) to Winnie.

The committee consists of a public works director and four members all appointed by the City Commission.

[citation needed] Public education in the city of Taylor Landing is provided by the Hamshire-Fannett Independent School District.