Company Profile
The Woodlands Township
Company Overview
The Woodlands Township is a special purpose district, not a city that acts as the governmental service provider for the community. It provides supplemental law enforcement, fire protection, environmental services, parks and recreation maintenance and programming, as well as economic and transportation planning, among many other services, programs and amenities. The Township is governed by a board of directors composed of seven at-large directors, each serving a two-year term and elected by voters in The Township in both Montgomery and Harris County.
The Township staff and Directors are committed to public safety and exceptional levels of customer service. Together, they responsibly fulfill the governance needs of the community while promoting the economic development of The Woodlands and providing services that enhance property values.
Company History
The Woodlands is located on 28,000 acres of forestland 27 miles north of Houston, Texas. The community has more than 115,000 residents, 2,000 businesses and a valuation of more than $18 billion. It is well known for its extensive parks and recreation, golf, corporate headquarters, schools, places of worship, shopping, dining, hospitality and health care. The community is designed to provide a “real hometown,” where people can live, work, play, learn and grow together.
The Woodlands officially began in 1974. From 1974 through 2009, three major community associations and a special purpose district provided services for most residents and businesses. On January 1, 2010, the three community associations and the district were combined and became The Woodlands Township.