The city of College Station is governed by a council-manager system. Members of a city council are elected by voters, and they pass laws and establish policy. The city council appoints a professional city manager to oversee the city’s day-to-day operations and public services.

The Bryan District Parole Office in College Station is run by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The College Station and Northgate College Station post offices are run by the United States Postal Service.