About Briar
Set in the northern part of Texas, Briar is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Briar is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 20.33 square miles.
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Texas news on Bless News Daily →What Makes Briar Unique
- The only place in America named Briar — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area20.33 sq mi
Coordinates33.0190, -97.5754
🌤️ Current Weather
Right now48°F
ConditionsMostly Cloudy
Wind5 mph
Source: National Weather Service