The Gunter EDC is now the Gunter MDD, A Municipal Development District.

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Eric Wilhite, AICP, RLA

903-433-5185

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eric.wilhite@ci.gunter.tx.us

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The Gunter Municipal Development District, established 2025.

History of Gunter, Texas

GUNTER, TX (GRAYSON COUNTY) – Gunter is at the intersection of State Highway 289 and Farm Road 121, twelve miles southwest of Sherman in south central Grayson County and approxamately 45 miles north of Dallas. One of the later towns to be established in Grayson County, Gunter received a post office in 1898 and was organized as a community in 1902 when the tracks of the St. Louis, San Francisco and Texas Railway reached the area. The town’s namesake, John Gunter, a cattleman and surveyor, donated land for the townsite. The arrival of the railroad established Gunter as a retail and community center for area farmers. By 1914 the town reported a population of 800 and thirty-six businesses. It also had Baptist, Methodist, and Church of Christ churches and a weekly newspaper called the Grayson County Advocate. The community’s population surpassed 500 in 1924, the year Gunter incorporated. Its residents were served by some fifty businesses, including two banks; it also had a school and numerous churches. The Great Depression slowed Gunter’s growth, and its population declined to 475 by 1936. During the 1960s its population once again surpassed 500, and in 1991 Gunter reported a population of 926 and some twenty-four businesses. In 2000 the population was 1,230 with thirty-seven businesses.

Gunter Today

Gunter is a fast growing community that represents a green field of economic opportunity and a prime location for businesses seeking to capitalize on emerging opportunities in North Texas. Gunter’s short distance to Dallas and strategic location near major highways enhances its appeal to businesses. The city is situated near the intersection of State Highway 289 and FTMR 121 as well at TX State Highway 75 to the east and soon, the Dallas North Tollway in West Gunter, providing easy access to larger markets in the region. Gunter also ties into the fast growing market of Sherman-Denison, to the North, bordering Oklahoma. Gunter is bordered to the south by Celina, one of the fastest growing cities in America in 2024.

Gunter has multiple large scale residential developments underway and there are multiple, multi-acre lots available for purchase today along Highway 289 and what will be future DNT tollway frontage. Businesses considering establishing operations in Gunter can anticipate a rapidly expanding market, improved accessibility, and a supportive business environment, making it an opportune moment in an ideal location for long term businesses growth and sustainability.

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Eric Wilhite

Director of Development

Josh Long

Place 1, Vice President

Don Anderson

Place 2

Paul Valker

Place 3, President

Micah West

Place 4

Jessica Dunn

Place 5, Secretary

Christina Zielinski

Place 6

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Bring Your Business to Gunter TX

The Gunter MDD (a Municipal Development District) plays a pivotal role in fostering a business-friendly environment. The MDD, established as an EDC in 1999 and converted to the MDD in 2025, is funded by a half-cent city sales tax dedicated to economic development. The Gunter MDD is committed to improving the local and regional economy by creating wealth through new jobs, business retention, and expansion, increasing the tax base, and recruiting new businesses.

The MDD & City of Gunter offers various incentives to attract and retain businesses. These incentives may include:

  • Small business loan programs & grants

  • Tax abatements on real property and business personal property

  • Infrastructure improvement development (roads, sidewalks, etc)

  • TIRZ programs

  • Real estate and property acquisition support & guidance (purchase, lease, etc)

Such initiatives demonstrate the city’s commitment to supporting business growth and sustainability. Contact us for more detailed information.

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