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In observance of Labor Day, Dallas County offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
Dallas County is under a Burn Ban starting July 27, 2026, in effect for 90 days.
DALLAS COUNTY ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.

THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 22.02 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $29.08.

History

On January 4, 2011 Dallas County Commissioners Court was briefed to establish the Behavioral Health Leadership Team (BHLT); and the Dallas County BHLT was comprised of key stakeholders and organizations throughout the county, including the Dallas County Hospital District.

The BHLT body is made up of five (5) Advocates, thirteen (13) County/City organizations, six (6) Residential Facilities, sixteen (16) Outpatient Providers, and three (3) Payers/Funders.