YTexas Regional: Fort Worth
PARKING:
Free Parking is available in either of the Law School's parking lots behind the school off of 14th & Calhoun Street WITH THIS PERMIT (download to print out) on the vehicle's dash:
Howdy Lot at 1501 Calhoun St or the Gig 'Em Lot at 1401 Calhoun St — the entrances to both lots are off of 14th Street. A basic parking lot diagram is available here. Copies of the parking permit will be available at the front Security desk to place on your dash in case you forget yours. Vehicles without a permit are subject to fines and booting.
ENTRANCE:
The entrance to the Law School building is west of the parking lots at 1515 Commerce Street, facing the Water Gardens. Security at the front will check your name off the list and then you can follow the directional signage to the event on the 2nd floor to check-in with the YTexas staff.More information available here: https://info.law.tamu.edu/location
ABOUT FORT WORTH
In May of 2026, Fort Worth was rated the #10 largest city in the U.S.
In 2025, Fort Worth was recognized as the fastest-growing city in the country by population, with over 50 people moving to the city daily.
Fort Worth is experiencing rapid, nation-leading population growth—surpassing 1 million residents by early 2025—driven by its relative affordability, abundant land for development, a booming job market, and a strategic location in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Key Drivers of Fort Worth's Growth:
Affordability and Land: Compared to Dallas, Austin, or coastal cities, Fort Worth offers a lower cost of living and, crucially, significant, undeveloped land, making it a hotspot for residential expansion.
Booming Job Market: The city added over 95,000 jobs in the three years leading up to 2025, supported by major industries, including aerospace, defense, and manufacturing.
Economic Development: The Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership has secured over $2 billion in capital investment, actively attracting companies and new, high-wage jobs.
Strategic Developments: Massive investments, such as the $700 million convention center expansion and $1 billion+ development in the Stockyards, are transforming the city. The city is also known as the "Bitcoin mining" region of Texas, and is also making its way to the big screen, attracting major investments from movie producers such as Taylor Sheridan, the producer of the hit series Landman.
Educational Growth: Major investments from universities like Texas A&M with the expansion of their Fort Worth campus, TCU and UTA are driving population growth in the downtown area.