Garland is a suburb of Dallas, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 215,768. The city was named after Attorney General Augustus Hill Garland who was part of the Confederate Congress. He made legal history as the pivotal person, successfully fighting an act barring ex-members of the Confederate government from practicing law as unconstitutional.

Today Garland is home to a robust economy, as many businesses moved into the city during the 1930s to 1950s. It was formerly home of the famous, Wet and Wild Theme Park, before Six Flags bought the operation, renamed it, and moved it to Arlington.

Garland boasts two famous residents, country singer superstar, LeAnne Rimes, and comedian and television producer, Mike Judge, who has created such shows as Beavis and Butthead, and King of the Hill. In fact, Garland is somewhat famous for being one of the inspirations for King of the Hill, which is set in Arlen, Texas.

Garland has grown immensely, doubling its population over the last two decades, serving evidence of the strong Dallas economy. Many people prefer to live in the less hectic, more laid-back Garland suburb, rather than the frenetically busy inner city of Dallas.