Karen Horner was appointed to the position of City Attorney in 2021 by the Friendswood City Council. As City Attorney, she serves as the chief legal advisor to the City Council, City Manager and all City departments. Prior to joining the City of Friendswood, Ms. Horner served as an Assistant City Attorney, First Assistant City Attorney, and City Attorney of the City of Baytown, Texas.
Ms. Horner is a Texas A&M graduate and earned her Juris Doctor at Southern Methodist University.
She is honored to serve the City of Friendswood and the citizens of this great city.