The City of Plano, Texas has earned a national reputation as one of the best places in the country for employers to do business and for families to live and work.  
 
Located just 20 minutes north of downtown Dallas, Plano is in the northeast portion of the metropolitan area and in the central time zone. 
 
Plano, Texas is a superior community with an exceptional educational system, safe family-oriented neighborhoods, abundant recreational facilities, and world-class business parks.  With one of the lowest property tax rates in the state of Texas, companies locating in Plano boost their bottom line while offering a high quality of life for employees.