City of Hillsboro Community Development

Why Hillsboro, TX?

Located at the split of I-35, Hillsboro multiplies the advantages of the nation’s leading north-south artery. Enjoy swift and unobstructed Pan-American reach on the NAFTA superhighway, from Canadian to Mexican markets; the split also provides a straight shot to Dallas and Fort Worth to the north and Austin and San Antonio to the south, putting “Everything Within Reach.” Four additional roadways—U.S. Highways 77 and 81 and State Highways 22 and 171—mean 180-degree access to domestic interstate and highway routes.

Top & Targeted Industries

Arts, Entertainment, And Recreation

Hillsboro is rich in history with an active Historic Preservation Commission. The community is home to multiple museums including the Roadside America museum, Texas Through Time (Dinosaur museum), and others. Hill College hosts an annual performing arts concert series and the drama department puts on plays during the school year. Inside the city, our two parks are both getaways for relaxation and gateways to exciting sports league action. Families delight in the amenities of the Hillsboro City Park, offering a splash park, tennis courts, a fun-packed playground and welcoming pavilions for gatherings and get-togethers. At the multi-sport Wallace Park, the year-round action covers all the bases in competition sporting events and youth leagues for baseball, softball and soccer. While Hillsboro natives have gone on to Olympic and NFL glory, we believe that everyday play for everyday people makes for great heroes in all walks of life. There are also three neighborhood pocket parks and walking trails.
Manufacturing

In Hillsboro, we take pride in what we do. Our deep roots in agriculture have endowed this area with rich natural resources as well as a solid work ethic. Other important cross-sector advantages include: (1.) Ample acreage flexibly parceled: At the Hillsboro Industrial Park, varied parcel sizes range from 30 acres to 300 acres. (2.) Strategic central location and multimodal logistics: For industrial, light industrial and warehousing operations, Hillsboro’s strategic central location on the NAFTA superhighway at the I-35 split—with rail onsite at the Hillsboro Industrial Park—insures rapid access to domestic and global markets. (3.) Excellent water and power resources. A deregulated energy market plus abundant water supply cover industry needs well into the future. (4.) Bottom-line incentives: As a Type A corporation, the HEDC is ready to fully incentivize startups or relocation. Here in the true heart of Texas, industry flourishes with the true boost of wholehearted support.
Educational Services

Hillsboro ISD: The rural community of Hillsboro, Texas has a rich and diverse history. Hillsboro proudly claims the honor of being home to Texas’ first PTA chapter, as well as the hometown of one of Texas’ most illustrious leaders, Bob Bullock. HISD, from its humble beginnings in 1853 when it served 160 children at one small school, has grown to 4-A status and provides a first-rate education to over 2,000 students on five campuses. Hill College provides high quality, comprehensive educational programs and services. The college enhances the educational, cultural, and economic development of its service area and prepares individuals for a more productive life.
Retail Trade

Hillsboro, Texas is well suited for small business development because of the expected population of the county and the continued development of the Interstate 35 corridor. Hillsboro is suited for the "Community of Choice" development, which means attracting residents with a high quality of life.

Our People

Hill County and the six surrounding counties have a population of just over 700,000 to provide a solid workforce pool. The Dallas / Fort Worth MSA has an additional 6.9 million people to provide an active labor force.

Our Region

Just minutes away, two lakes—Lake Aquilla and Lake Whitney—expand recreational pleasure. Just 15 minutes away, the massive Lake Whitney serves up a delightful variety in natural beauty and recreational options, across blue waters and landscapes that range from sandy beaches to dramatic bluffs to accommodating state park adventures. On the lake, fishing, sailing, skiing and even scuba diving are popular, while hunters, campers and bird watchers find a paradise of natural abundance. Hillsboro recreation is the endlessly repeatable experience.

Join Our Community

Vibrant neighborhoods, a robust economy, great schools and a can-do community spirit: Hillsboro residents and businesses find plenty of reasons to put down roots here.

Programs and Incentives

The City has Neighborhood Empowerment Zones which offer incentives to developers. These incentives include:

Tax Abatements for 50 percent of new improvements for up to five years.
Waiver of City permit fees, platting fees, and utility connection fees.

Did You Know?

Hillsboro is the county seat of Hill County, laid out in September 1853 following creation of the county in May, 1853.
Hill County was carved from the western part of Navarro County and was named for Dr. George W. Hill, who served as Secretary of War in the Republic of Texas.
Hillsboro features downtown and residential historic districts.
Hillsboro was incorporated in 1881.