Briargate is part of the City of Houston, and located in Fort Bend County, which allows its residents to access a whole host of great resources.
Schools
Briargate is served by the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD), one of Texas’s largest and most diverse school districts.
- Allen Aldridge Jr. Elementary – pre-K (starting at 3 years old) to 5th grade
- Ridgemont Elementary – pre-K to 5th grade and is an Early Learning Center (ELC)
- Ridgegate Elementary – kindergarten to 5th grade
- Christa McAuliffe Middle School – 6-8th grade
- Willowridge High School – 9-12th grade
Libraries
Residents of Briargate have the convenience of having 2 libraries in close proximity:
- Houston Public Library (HPL): Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library
- Fort Bend County Libraries: Missouri City Branch Library
Post Office
Briargate is served by the Missouri City, TX Post Office.
Emergency Services
- Houston Fire Department Station 80 – 16111 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77053
- Houston Police Department Southwest Substation – 13097 Nitida Street, Houston, TX 77045
Voting
Briargate residents vote in City of Houston elections, as well as Fort Bend County elections.
- Early Voting – closest is generally the Chasewood Clubhouse located at 7622 CHASEWOOD DR, MISSOURI CITY, TX 77489
- Where to Vote
- Sample Ballot
Civic Leadership
- Federal and state-level representatives
- County and City representatives
- Houston City Council
- Houston District K: Martha Castex-Tatum (Mayor Pro-Tem)
Transit
- Bus route 98
- Fondren Transit Center – free parking available
- West Bellfort Park and Ride – Route 292 map
- Missouri City Park and Ride – route 270 map
Economic Drivers
- Located close to Amazon warehouses
- New warehouses built on Texas Parkway