This thesis presents three complementary studies on the design and analysis of textured Zn metal anodes for high-performance aqueous batteries. First, a scalable cold-compression method was developed to fabricate Zn electrodes with tunable (002) crystallographic textures, enabling dense, planar electrodeposition at high capacities. In parallel, electrochemical kinetics of parasitic reactions were systematically examined using textured Zn in both alkaline and mildly acidic electrolytes, showing that high (002) texture suppresses interfacial instability and enables stable cycling. Additionally, a separator-free cell design was employed to investigate Zn deposition under limiting current conditions, where the (002) orientation was surprisingly preserved. Together, these findings highlight the important role of electrode crystallography in regulating Zn morphology, interfacial chemistry, and long-term reversibility, offering a coherent framework for advancing durable, high-rate aqueous Zn batteries.