By Cecilia Lenzen, Fort Worth Report

Fort Worth annexes 400 acres in Parker County for residential use in Walsh development

Fort Worth City Council members voted Tuesday to annex 402.45 acres of Parker County into the city’s territory.

The annexation includes 377.6 acres of vacant land located within the Walsh development, a former 7,200-acre ranch that has transitioned into a mix of housing and commercial districts at the intersection of Interstates 20 and 30 near Aledo. It also includes 24.85  acres of I-20 through the area.

Incorporating the land into Fort Worth will accommodate rapid population growth in Parker County and stands to generate millions in tax revenue to the city. With council’s approval Tuesday, the city will now provide municipal services — including police and fire, emergency medical services, parks facilities, street maintenance and stormwater services — to the area, and in turn, its residents will pay taxes to Fort Worth.

Derek Hull, an urban planner with the city, told council members during their April 22 meeting that the move will generate nearly $5.5 million in tax revenue within five years. By 2066, the area will generate more than $62 million, he said.

Council members voted 10-0 to approve the annexation, with Macy Hill absent during the vote, without making public comment.

Link to Fort Worth Report here. Originally published April 22nd, 2025.