If you’re a Republican looking for a Republican town that won’t let go of the past and/or the thought that the U.S. of A. is where God lives, then the town of Hurst, Texas is for you!

Hurst is located in the heart of the DFW metropolitan area, 10 miles from downtown Fort Worth and 25 miles from downtown Dallas. The convenient location allows our residents to live in a safe, well-maintained community and be just minutes away from two of the largest cities in Texas.

In 1870, William L. Hurst moved into the area with his wife and seven children. This date is usually cited as the official establishment of Hurst. They settled approximately one mile north of the present Highway 10. When the railroad came through the settlement in 1903, the local station was named Hurst's Station.

Hurst incorporated as a general law city on September 25, 1952 with a total population of 2,700. During the next five years, the population increased to 5,700 and continued to grow to 31,000 by the year 1981.

The advent of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in 1974 contributed dramatically to the growth of Hurst. The airport has become one of the area's major industries and employers, and has helped the economy by bringing in new development and industry that relies heavily on airport services. Current population for Hurst is approximately 36,500, and the average household income is just under $68,000.