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Information to help make Plano your home!

Auto Registration

New residents from out of state, before registration, must have their vehicle(s) safety inspected and must present proof of liability insurance and proof of ownership at:

County Government Center

920 East Park Boulevard

972-881-3010

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Clubs and Organization

Nationally affiliated adult and youth, civic and service groups are represented in Plano. There are also church, school and special interest groups. The local libraries and/or the Plano Chamber of Commerce can provide this information.

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Communications

The daily local Newspaper is the Plano Star Courier, published Wednesday through Sunday (972-424-6565). The Dallas Morning News (214-745-8383) is available for home delivery. Plano Profile (972-578-7505) is a monthly publication offering special features, local happenings and current events. Inside Collin County, business bi-monthly (972-612-2425)

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Cultural Activities

Plano Repertory Theatre and Plano Children's Theatre present live performances. Ballet and folk dance groups offer varied approaches to dance. Instrumental music is provided by the Plano Symphony Orchestra and the Community Band. Vocal groups composed of all ages offer participation and entertainment, as do the visual arts groups. The Art Centre of Plano (972-423-7809), in its restored historical facility, is a leader in cultural activities. The Plano Chamber of Commerce can give you information about these groups.  

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Drivers License

Proof of liability insurance and Texas registration must be presented at:

Department of Public Safety

2109 West Parker Road, Suite 224

(on the Northwest corner of Parker and Custer)

972-867-4221

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Education

Plano Independent School District is a competitive and extraordinarily successful school system which educates the largest student population in Collin County. The district’s vision for its 55,000 students across70 schools is that they are college and career ready upon high school graduation. That readiness is taught beginning with early childhood school programs through senior high schools. For information, contact:
 
Plano Independent School District
2700 W. 15th St.
Plano, Texas 75075
469-752-8100
www.pisd.edu

Private and parochial facilities include day schools, kindergartens and nursery schools. Information may be obtained from the Plano Chamber of Commerce and the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory.

Collin College is one of the fastest-growing colleges in Texas and home to some of the nation’s elite professors and students. The college serves more than 51,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs. The only public college in the county, Collin College is a partner to business, government and industry, providing customized training and work force development.

The community college district has seven locations and campuses, two of which are in Plano—the Spring Creek Campus in northeastern Plano and the Courtyard Center in southwestern Plano. The college recently opened Collin County’s first university center—the Collin Higher Education Center—where university partners offer junior- and senior-level coursework as well as graduate and doctoral programs.

Plano locations:
Collin College, Spring Creek Campus
2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, TX 75074
972.881.5790

Collin College, Courtyard Center
4800 Preston Park Boulevard
Plano, TX 75093
972.985.3790

collin.edu

The University of Texas at Dallas is located in Dallas and Collin Counties on Plano's southern boundary. This is a four-year university, offering instruction from freshman through doctoral programs, specializing in research in science, engineering, management and social science. UTD also serves as a focus for cultural activity in the community. For information contact:

The University of Texas at Dallas

2601 North Floyd Rd

Richardson, Texas 75083-0688

972-883-2111

www.dallasuniversity.edu

SMU-in-Plano SMU’s Plano campus opened in 1997. The facility provides Collin County residences opportunities to study graduate level material in the areas of business, engineering, dispute resolution, digital game design, and education. With approximately 2500 enrolled in graduate masters and certification courses there are also offerings in computer systems, financial planning, international languages, adult enrichment and, during the summer, over 60 different children’s workshops. You find the legacy of SMU conveniently located right here in Plano. For more information contact:

SMU-In-Plano

5236 Tennyson Pkwy

Plano, TX 75024

www.smu.edu/Plano

Dallas Baptist University is a comprehensive Christ-centered university dedicated to producing servant leaders through the integration of faith and learning. With an enrollment of 5,400 students and its main campus located in the foothills of southwest Dallas, academic centers located in located Plano,  Hurst/Colleyville and Mansfield, DBU offers 61 undergraduate majors, 20 master’s programs in a variety of fields, and two doctoral programs-a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. DBU provides nationally recognized programs in adult education and online education. In 2001, DBU North opened as a fully functional extension of DBU. With over 25 semesters and terms each year, DBU North offers the perfect solution for the working adult to complete an undergraduate or graduate degree. For more information contact:
 

Dallas Baptist University North
2805 Dallas Parkway
Suite 450
Plano, TX 75034
www.dbu.edu/dbunorth

Strayer University is a fully accredited university  offering a variety of academic programs in the areas of business, information systems, accounting, education and many more.  Associate, Bachelor and Graduate programs are offered at the campus as well as online.   Strayer also offers continuing education for working professionals to keep up to date with industry changes.

Stayer University

2701 North Dallas Parkway

Suite 300

Plano, TX 75093

214.429.3900

www.stayer.edu

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Employment

For current information about employment opportunities, contact:

North Central Texas WorkForce

 820 Jupiter Road, Suite 100

Plano, TX 75074 

Office: (469) 229-0099

Fax: (469) 229-0088

Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday

Tuesday: Resource Room open until 7:00 p.m.

The Plano Chamber of Commerce can furnish names of member employment agencies and consultants.

The Chamber has a Job Board only chamber members can post available jobs to, however, anyone can view available jobs. CLICK HERE to view current postings.

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General Information

Plano is located in north central Texas, approximately 20 miles due north of downtown Dallas. The city occupies 71.4 square miles of total buildable area, most of which lies in Collin County. Denton County, just to the west of Collin, contains 3.1 square miles of Plano.

The average elevation of Plano is 675 feet above sea level. The climate is moderate, with warm summers and mild winters. The average annual precipitation totals approximately 29.46 inches of rainfall.

Today Plano boasts a population of 260,000 residents and is the ninth largest city in Texas.  Most of the city’s 72 square miles lie within the boundaries of Collin County with 3 square miles in Denton County. Since 2000, Plano has added 37,811 residents to its roles.  During the same period, Collin County has grown 59% to a population of 782,341. 

Plano is home to four Fortune 1000 organizations: JCPenney, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Rent-a-Center and Cinemark.  Headquarters of major corporations include Frito Lay, HP Enterprise Services, Ericsson and Pizza Hut.
 
Not surprisingly, according to a 2008 survey of 69 U.S. cities with populations of more than 250,000 by Salary.com, Plano ranks #1 as the best place to build personal wealth and raise a family. A Reuters article (6/30/08) cited the attraction of large business to the city. Measurements considered in the survey included earnings, cost of living and unemployment rates, diversity of industry, education level of the cities' population, nearness to post secondary institutions, percent of population below poverty level and median travel time to work.

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Government

City of Plano (City Council/ City Manager)

Plano City Hall

1520 Avenue K

Plano, Texas 75074

972-941-7000  

Collin County (Commissioners Court)

Collin County Courthouse

210 South McDonald

McKinney, Texas 75069

972-424-1460  

County Government Centers (Plano)  

Constable, Precinct 3 972-881-3070

Justice of the Peace, Pl. 1 972-881-3001

Justice of the Peace, Pl. 2 972-881-3501

Motor Vehicle Registration 972-881-3010

Tax Assessor/Collector 972-881-3010  

County Clerk (Marriage Licenses) 972-881-3025

District Clerk (Passports) 972-424-3090

Healthcare 972-424-1460 ext 5500

Veterans Services 972-881-3060

Juvenile Probation Office 972-881-3050  

Adult Probation Office 972-881-3030  

TX Alcoholic Beverage Commission

1710 N. McDonald, McKinney, TX

972-881-3081

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Healthcare

Plano is home to many great healthcare institutions.  For a listing of members healthcare and hospital facilities, please visit our member directory.  

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Housing

Because the availability and cost of homes and apartments is subject to change, it is advisable to check local newspapers, particularly the Housing Guide in the Friday edition of Plano Star Courier, for current information. The Plano Chamber of Commerce can provide names of member Realtors, apartments, apartment locators who can offer expert assistance. Visit our business directory for more information.

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Libraries

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Hotel / Motel

The Plano Chamber of Commerce can provide you with a list of Hotels/Motels that can accomidate over-night to extended stays. Please visit our business directory and type in Hotels for a complete list of our members.

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Post Offices

Visit www.USPS.com for more info

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Pets

Plano has animal control and licensing ordinances. For information contact:

Animal Control Office

City of Plano

4028 W. Plano Parkway

Plano, Texas 75074

(972) 769-4360

Hours:

Tue - Fri: 11:30 - 6:30

Sat: 10:00 - 4:00

More Information

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Religion

Religious institutions are listed by denomination in the Yellow Pages of the Plano telephone directory. The Friday edition of the Plano Star Courier publishes a listing of area churches. Check our online directory for a listing of those that are members.

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Recreation / Entertainment

The city maintains an outstanding park system of approximately 3,008 acres with activities for all ages. There are two indoor swimming pools and a 50-meter outdoor pool, a tennis center, recreational centers and hike and bike trails. For information about the municipal recreational programs contact:

Plano Parks & Recreation Department

1409 Avenue K

Plano, Texas 75074

972-941-7250

Other activities in and near Plano include movie theaters, skating rinks and a bowling alley. Plano Centre hosts arts and crafts show, as well as vacation, leisure and trade shows. At Lake Lavon, just east of Plano, fishing, boating, camping and water sports can be enjoyed much of the year. One of the major recreational events of the year is the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival held in late September - a sight to remember. Plano has three country clubs Gleneagles, Los Rios and Prestonwood, The Hills. These clubs are available to members and guests. Stonebriar Country Club is located just north of Plano. Chase Oaks ( 27-holes), Pecan Hollow (18-holes) and Ridgeview Ranch (18-holes) are available to the public on a fee-per-use basis.

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Senior Citizen Activities

Plano's seniors have many opportunities for activities and friendship. Contact:

Plano Senior Center

401 W. 16th Street

Plano, Texas 75075

972-941-7155

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Restaurants

Plano's restaurant community caters to a wide variety of tastes with leisurely dining in elegant surroundings, ethnic restaurants, cozy tea rooms, cafeterias, delis, and convenient fast food facilities. The Plano Chamber of Commerce can provide a list of member restaurants by accessing the online directory.

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Taxes

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Shopping

Whether it’s shopping at your favorite store, dining at one of the mall's restaurants or having fun at one of our entertainment options, Collin Creek Mall offers a complete fun filled experience for everyone!

Collin Creek Mall has over 110 stores and various entertainment venues. Come relax in our new soft seating areas and let the kids enjoy the play area or take a ride on the Collin Creek Express!

The Shops at Legacy is an urban retail oasis offering a "Main Street" shopping experience with retail and entertainment of all varieties. With an abundance of loft office space, The Shops at Legacy has it all.

With over 140 stores and restaurants, The Shops at Willow Bend is where you'll find exciting and sophisticated fashion forward-shopping.  With its Frank Lloyd Wright inspired prairie style architecture, the 1.3 million-square-foot shopping center features Neiman Marcus, Dillard's, Macy's, Crate&Barrel and unique amenities including a plush lobby lounge, concierge services, a children's play area and a free Wi-Fi area.

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Utilities

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Transportation

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) provides commuter express service between Plano and downtown Dallas. The trip requires 45 minutes. DART also provides cross-town service in Plano. Schedules are available at the Plano Chamber of Commerce or call DART (214-979-1111). Limousine services are available in the city. Commercial air service from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is just 40 minutes southwest of Plano. Love Field in Dallas also serves the area and is 30 minutes south of Plano. Addision Airport, 20 minutes south of Plano, serves corporate and private aircraft. Airpark Airport, located on the western edge of Plano, serves aircraft owners on-site and owners who base their planes at this facility. New Rail Stations in Plano!

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Voter Registration

Voter registration cards may be obtained at all Plano Fire Stations, Public Libraries and Post Offices.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Call Assistance Center of Collin County (972-422-1850) or the Volunteer Center of Plano (972-422-1050) for names of organizations which would profit by your services.