Fun facts about Colleyville, Texas

The city operates under a "Council-Manager Form of Government." The council is "composed of seven members; six City Councilmembers elected by place number and a Mayor." The city adds: "All members are elected from the City at-large." The City of Colleyville says "The Colleyville City Charter was first adopted in 1976" and that it was "last revised on Nov. 8, 2016".

Every council member answers to the whole city, so pitch a zoning or sign request in terms of what it does for the community, not only for the block it sits on.

The Texas Municipal League lists "County: Tarrant". The Census Bureau estimate for Tarrant County, Texas was 2,248,466 on July 1, 2025. City permits run through Building Inspections at 100 Main Street, Colleyville, TX 76034.

Two governments set your calendar: the county side for appraisal notices and protests, the city side for permits and hearings. Track both. The permit steps are on the zoning and building permits page.

The city's FY 2025-2026 budget lists Grapevine-Colleyville ISD (GCISD), Birdville ISD, Carroll ISD, Hurst-Euless-Bedford (H-E-B) ISD, and Keller ISD.

Two buildings a few blocks apart can sit in different school districts and carry different tax bills. Check the district for each address before you compare operating costs.

The 2020 Census Gazetteer gives Colleyville city, Texas a land area of 13.119 square miles and a water area of 0.101 square miles. The Census Bureau estimate for Colleyville city, Texas was 25,727 on July 1, 2025. The city's annual financial report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 counts Daytime Employees at 6,014.

In a city this size you can see every realistic option in person. Drive each one at the hour your customers or staff would arrive, not only at the showing.

The city's FY22 budget says approximately 85 percent of the City's commercial properties are located along Colleyville Boulevard (SH26). The same budget says "the roadway serves as a true main street for Colleyville." Community Impact describes the road as "SH 26, also called Colleyville Boulevard".

Your competition is mostly on one road. A tenant can compare most options in a single drive, and an owner off the main road has to win on price, parking or access. How the road became the corridor is on the city history page.

The Colleyville Chamber of Commerce says it "was founded in 1976 by a dozen businesses". Its stated mission is "To promote economic success by connecting businesses with the community." It describes itself as a "membership organization governed by a Board of Directors selected from area business leaders."

If you are opening here, the local business group is one place to meet neighbors, referral sources and the people who show up at city hearings.

The City of Colleyville says "the City has established the Colleyville Business Center (CBC) at 5601 Colleyville Blvd." In January 2025, Community Impact reported "Colleyville City Council approved a lease to be signed at 35 Veranda Lane in The Village to relocate the business center". The same report said "The business center was previously located at 5601 Colleyville Boulevard, the old Wachovia building." It described "the remaining eight offices and one conference room available for businesses to rent out". Community Impact also reported "There is currently a waiting list for those interested in renting space in the new business center". Our October 2026 research did not find which address the city's page reflects today.

A small firm that needs a single office can ask the city about this option before signing a private suite lease. Ask about the waiting list and the current address first.

The Nature Center's address is 101 Mill Wood Dr. in Colleyville. The city says "This park includes 46 acres of natural refuge, nine ponds, 3.5 miles of multi-use trails". A second city directory page says "This 40-acre community park features nine lighted baseball and softball fields" and "a one-mile, multi-use trail". In March 2026, Community Impact described "a $6 million park project adjacent to City Hall dedicated to honoring veterans and hosting city events" and referred to a time "once construction is completed this summer on Heroes Park".

Trails and ball fields help when you recruit staff, and they matter to a fitness, youth sports or family-focused tenant weighing a nearby site. Cite them in a listing the way you would any other fact.

• Harvest Festival, October 17, 2026, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Heroes Park at City Hall.
• Haunted Trails, October 29, 2026, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, Colleyville Nature Center.
• Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration, November 21, 2026, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Heroes Park at City Hall.

The city says "Almost all of the City's special events are FREE of charge". The city's budget names events "including Stars and Guitars".

City events put residents in one place on a known date. A retailer or restaurant can plan an opening around them, and an owner can show space when the area is busy.

The Texas Historical Commission Atlas lists Marker Number 491 for Bransford, Marker Number 1272 for Dr. Lilburn Howard Colley, Marker Number 401 for Bidault House, Marker Number 4053 for Pleasant Run School and Marker Number 12212 for Pleasant Glade Baptist Church. The Bidault House entry lists "Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes".

A landmark designation on or near a parcel can add review to exterior changes. Ask about it early if you plan to renovate or redevelop.