City of Richland Hills
3200 Diana Dr.
Richland Hills, TX 76118
(817) 299-1800

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The City of Richland Hills is a vibrant, progressive community strategically located in the crescent of Northeast Loop 820 and Texas State Highway 121 in Northeast Tarrant County. The convenient location provides residents easy access to all of the amenities offered within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

The roughly 8,132 residents also enjoy some of the best housing values in north Texas in stable, well-kept neighborhoods with large lots and attractive, affordable homes. With forty-nine percent of city revenues received from sales tax and property taxes paid by businesses, residential property taxes are among the lowest in Tarrant County.

The City's schools are in the acclaimed Birdville Independent School District (BISD) {http://www.birdville.k12.tx.us/}. Within a ten-minute drive, Tarrant County College {http://www.tcjc.cc.tx.us} offers a wealth of classes. Several major colleges and universities are also within easy driving distance.

The City has a well-equipped Library and Parks and Recreation Department. The City offers a wide variety of activities including preschool, youth, adult and senior citizen classes, plus special events and building rental. Three public parks offer tennis courts and jogging trails.

Richland Hills accommodates more than 320 businesses which includes two of the top twenty largest industrial parks in Tarrant County. Both Midway Business Park and Richland Industrial Park front State Highway 121. Businesses also have access to the vast labor force in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex with the Richland Hills Trinity Railway Express Station {http://www.trinityrailwayexpress.org}. The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) {www.dfwinfo.com} projects the rail station to be the second busiest stop on the line between Fort Worth and Irving.

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The location of Richland Hills in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is unmatched. Encompassing approximately 3.9 square miles in Northeast Tarrant County, the City borders the northeast corner of Fort Worth, is less than 20 miles from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, less than 15 miles to downtown Fort Worth and less than 30 miles to downtown Dallas. The City fronts State Highway 183, State Highway 121, and State Highway 26. Easy access is provided to each via Interstate 820. Maps to the City

Railroad access is currently available to the City's largest industrial park and commuter rail connects Richland Hills to downtown Fort Worth and Dallas. Rider Request bus service is provided throughout the City and to neighboring Fort Worth. Express bus service is available to downtown Fort Worth. Very few other communities in the Metroplex can offer this combination of intermodal access to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

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Population: 8,132

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• Municipal Sales Tax - 1.0%
• Economic Development 4B - 0.125%
• Public Transportation Tax - 0.50%
• Crime Control and Prevention District- 0.375%
• State - 6.25%
• Total - 8.25%

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Date of Incorporation - September 23, 1950
Form of Government - Council/City Manager
Date Present Charter Adopted - August 11, 1986
Date Charter Amended - May 3, 1993; May 9, 1995
Number of Employees - 88 (83 full-time/5 part-time)
Fire Protection - 1 central station, 16 fire fighters/paramedics
Police Protection - 1 central station, 19 police officers

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The City of Richland Hills and surrounding areas provide an abundance of arts, recreation and sports attractions. The Metroplex is home to several renowned museums, symphony orchestras, ballet and dance companies, opera, theater and jazz organizations. Nearby recreation attractions include Six Flags Over Texas {http://www.sixflags.com/parks/overtexas/home.asp} and Hurricane Harbor {http://www.sixflags.com/parks/hurricaneharbordallas/home.asp}. In addition, local lakes and country clubs provide other recreational opportunities such as sailing, fishing, water skiing and golf.

The Metroplex is home to several professional sports teams and attractions including:

• Dallas Cowboys {http://www.dallascowboys.com} of the NFL,
• Dallas Mavericks of the NBA http://www.nba.com/mavericks}
• Texas Rangers of the American Baseball League {http://texas.rangers.mlb.com}
• Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League {http://www.dallasstars.com}
• Dallas Sidekicks of the Indoor Soccer League {http://www.dallassidekicks.com}
• Colonial National Invitational Tournament
• the Byron Nelson Golf Tournament of the PGA Tour.

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The Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Departments offers a wide variety of activities including preschool, youth, adult and senior citizen classes, plus special events and building rental. Three public parks provide tennis courts and jogging trails.

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Quality health care is available to all residents of Richland Hills. Richland Hills has paramedic and ambulance service and is located near several quality health care facilities.

North Hills Hospital is a full-service regional hospital with 767 medical staff.

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Richland Hills is the quintessential hometown. Approximately 80% of the housing Richland Hills is in single-family dwellings and 19.1% is multi-family. The remainder of the housing in Richland Hills accommodates elderly or disabled individuals as retirement homes or assisted living.

Richland Hills has a rural feel with large lots and homes. The average single-family lot in Richland Hills is a quarter of an acre. Several homes are located on lots of one-half to two acres.

Neighborhood security is achieved through citizen involvement and a highly professional police force. By working with businesses and residents, the Richland Hills police are able to implement effective local and national crime prevention programs. Instant police and emergency communications allow rapid response to a homeowner's needs.

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Richland Hills schools are in the Birdville Independent School District (BISD), which has an excellent reputation for academics, vocation and extracurricular activities. Located within the city limits are:

• Richland Elementary School, 3250 Scruggs Drive, (817) 547-2000
• Jack C. Binion Elementary School, 3900 Norton Drive, (817) 547-1800
• Richland Middle School, 7400 Hovenkamp, (817) 547-4400

• University of Texas at Arlington {http://www.uta.edu}
• Texas Christian University {http://www.tcu.edu}
• Texas Wesleyan University {http://www.txwesleyan.edu}
• University of North Texas {http://www.unt.edu}
• Texas Women's University {http://www.twu.edu}
• Southern Methodist University {http://www.smu.edu}

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Trinity Railway Express information click here http://www.trinityrailwayexpress.org/

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The City of Richland Hills purchases natural gas from Atmos Energy. In Calendar Year 2007, the City purchased a total of 890.2 thousand cubic feet (MCF) of natural gas.

The City purchases electricity from Direct Energy. In calendar year 2007, the City purchased a total of 1,902,442 kilowatt hours.

The City purchases water from City of Fort Worth. In calendar year 2007, the City purchased a total of 227,367,120 gallons of water.

The total cost of natural gas, electricity and water purchased by the City in the calendar year 2007 is $677,784.78.

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