Landkreis Reutlingen

Landkreis Reutlingen is a district (Landkreis) located in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. As a local government entity, it provides administrative services and oversight to the municipalities within its territory. These services include civil registration, licensing, waste management, and maintenance of district roads. The district also coordinates regional public safety initiatives and supports emergency response planning. It acts as an intermediary implementing state policies at the communal level. Its administrative centre is situated in the town of Reutlingen, which houses the district's headquarters.

The district's responsibilities are defined by Baden-Württemberg municipal law, giving it a statutory role in regional planning and development. It collaborates with neighbouring districts and state agencies on cross‑border infrastructure and environmental projects. The organisation is a public corporation governed by an elected district council (Kreistag) that sets policy and approves budgets. Administrative execution is carried out by a professional civil service headed by the district administrator (Landrat). While specific figures on population or budget are not disclosed in the supplied sources, the district serves a diverse mix of urban and rural communities. The known cyber incident affecting Gemeinde Hülben in June 2023 illustrates the types of security challenges that local administrations in the region may face.