Rockport is a coastal city in Aransas County, Texas, United States of approximately 8,000 citizens (in 2007). It is located south of the Live Oak Peninsula, which stretches out into Copano Bay and was named for the rock ledge underlying its shore.

Rockport is a popular tourist destination for its beach, ski basin, and sport fishing. There are also historic sites such as the Fulton Mansion and a Heritage district in downtown Rockport that offers a friendly and fun shopping environment. Key Allegro Marina is also a popular attraction, especially during The Rockport Offshore Challenge or The R.O.C.

Large windswept live oaks are a dominating feature of the area and the state's oldest live oak, "Big Tree," resides on nearby Lamar Peninsula. The towns of Rockport and Fulton intermingle and many refer to the combined communities as "Rockport-Fulton." The community boasts a unique Maritime Museum, The Fulton Mansion State Historic Site, numerous art galleries and unique shops. Rockport is widely known as an artist's haven and many styles and disciplines are represented.

Birders will find more opportunities to add to their life lists here than almost anywhere else in North America. Local operators offer wintertime tours of nesting whooping cranes in the large Aransas National Wildlife Refuge located nearby. Local birders and organizations such as the Aransas Bird and Nature Club have helped preserve unique bird watching reserves such as the Connie Hagar sanctuary and Aransas Woods that are easily accessible. Located along the migration route of several species of hummingbirds, the city hosts an annual "Hummer and Birding Expo" which includes tours of local residences where hundreds of ruby throated hummingbirds can be viewed at feeders.

The city's beachfront park has won awards for "The Nation's Cleanest Beach" and the whole Aransas Bay beckons the sportsman, sailor and power boater with miles of uncrowded waters. The city hosts several fairs and expositions each year including the Fiesta De La Playa, Seafair and a Wine Festival.