Due to ongoing repairs, only select departments are open at the Dallas County Records Building today. If you need in-person assistance, please call to confirm operational status before traveling to the building. We encourage you to visit our website for the latest information and daily operations.
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.

Leadership

The daily operations of the BHLT are managed by the Dallas County Criminal Justice Department with Director Charlene Randolph and BHLT Coordinator Cynthia Smith. Questions regarding BHLT documents, agendas, and meetings can be directed to the email Cynthia.Smith@dallascounty.org or calling 214-653-4488.

Chair Members:

  • BHLT Co-Chair – Dr. Theresa Daniel, Dallas County Commissioner, District 1

Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel

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  • BHLT Co-Chair – J.J. Koch, Dallas County Commissioner, District 2

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  • BHLT Co-Chair – John Wiley Price, Dallas County Commissioner, District 3

John Wiley Price

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