Departments in Fort Worth City Government

The Fort Worth Water Department is a municipal utility responsible for providing drinking water, wastewater, and reclaimed water service to Fort Worth and surrounding communities. The department operates five drinking water plants throughout the city and offers services including billing, water conservation programs, and developer requirements for water infrastructure.

Last active Jun 24, 2026

The Fort Worth Police Department is the municipal law enforcement agency of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. The department provides law enforcement, traffic enforcement, and specialized services including investigation, K-9 units, tactical response, and community policing programs across the city's six patrol divisions.

Last active Jul 7, 2026

The City of Fort Worth's Transportation and Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining the city's surface streets, sidewalks, parking management, pavement marking, traffic signals, traffic signs, rail crossings, and storm water infrastructure. The department manages essential public works and transportation services for the municipality.

Last active Jun 22, 2026

City department responsible for promoting orderly growth and development, safe construction, and neighborhood vitality. Provides pre-development information, building permits, inspections, platting, zoning services, and development resources to guide sustainable community development.

Last active Jun 24, 2026

Environmental Services is a Fort Worth city government department established in FY2024 that manages environmental quality, solid waste services, and consumer health. The department protects public health, properties, and natural resources through pollution prevention and litter management strategies across land, water, and air.

Last active Jun 24, 2026

The Park & Recreation Department is a Fort Worth city government agency responsible for managing parks and open spaces across the city. The department provides recreational programming including sports, aquatics, fitness classes, trails, and facility rentals, and operates community centers citywide.

Last active Jul 6, 2026