Kendall County, TX, is in south-central Texas on the Edwards Plateau, covering 663 square miles of rolling terrain.
- County seat: Boerne
- Founded: 1862, named after George Wilkins Kendall (journalist, Mexican-American War correspondent)
- Native tribes: Kiowa, Comanche, Lipan Apache
- Part of the San Antonio–New Braunfels metropolitan area
Kendall County Growth
Out of 254 counties in Texas, BEC serves 1 county within the top 20 of population growth: Kendall County.
- Ranked number 16 as one of the fastest growing counties in Texas (U.S. Census Bureau)
- Ranked number 30 on the list of the top 50 fastest growing counties in the United States
- Offers a mix of rural charm and modern development
- Desirable place to live and work
Kendall County Economy
Major employers span education, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail.
Key employers:
- Boerne Independent School District – major local employer
- HEB – grocery retailer
- Mission Pharmacal – pharmaceutical company headquartered in Boerne
- Albany Engineered Composites – manufacturing
- Toyota of Boerne – automotive industry
- Westward Environmental Inc. – consulting
Kendall County benefits from proximity to San Antonio, enabling business growth while maintaining Hill Country lifestyle.