Farmers Branch TX

Known as a “City in a Park” for its 28 parks in only 12 square miles, Farmers Branch is a small community in close proximity to Dallas, and has a business community that accounts for 80% of the city’s tax base, allowing residents to have one of the lower city tax rates in Dallas County, while having dedicated city services and public safety.

The city received media attention due to 2006 anti-illegal immigration measures and a law making English the city’s official language. These measures were struck down by courts and/or repealed. In 2017, the community elected the city’s first millennial mayor, Robert C. Dye. Under the mayor and council’s leadership, the city has prioritized creating a more ethnically diverse community focused on leadership in education, sustainability, innovative commercial development, and smart city design.