Garland is the 13th largest city in Texas and second most populous city in Dallas County. Located adjacent to northern and eastern Dallas, Garland is bordered by three major freeways. With a richly diverse population of nearly 250,000, Garland is known for its strong economic and industrial base, consisting of more than 5,000 businesses. Numerous Fortune 500 corporations along with many others have selected Garland as home base for their strategic operations.