The proactive annexation policy reflects the city's conclusion that growth in Fort Worth's ETJ is inevitable. Annexations may be considered favorable if they meet one or more of the criteria. Area is geographically proximate to existing city limits. City has the ability to provide services as development thresholds are reached. Area is needed to provide geographic continuity of city services to other areas.
Fiscal analysis shows that annexation is a long-term benefit to the city.
Analysis shows that not annexing is a long-term hardship to the city. Area is a potential growth center that requires urban densities to develop as planned. Development outside of the city would have a negative impact because of unregulated land uses, development standards or other factors. Landowners in these areas have indicated they are preparing plans that could result in up to 18,916 new living units and 50,000 to 60,000 new residents. To ensure that any of Fort Worth's ETJ can be annexed if development plans warrant, the city is seeking a State of Texas permit to provide water and sewer services in those areas of Tarrant County.