Tarrant County

Tarrant County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and is situated to the west of Dallas. Tarrant County is named after Edward H. Tarrant, a soldier in the Texas Revolution and a prominent early settler in the region. The county seat is Fort Worth, which is one of the largest cities in Texas. Tarrant County encompasses a diverse mix of urban and suburban areas, contributing to its significant population and economic activity. It plays a key role in Texas’s cultural, social, and educational landscape.