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.

Helpful Numbers

Helpful Numbers

Dallas County General Information: 214-653-7011
Dallas County Juvenile Probation Services: 214-698-2200
Parole Office: 214-428-8338
Dallas County Jails:
Sterret North / West Tower Jail: 214-653-2907
George Allen Jail (Government Center): 214-653-6092
Dallas County Truancy Court: 214-761-1300
Dallas County Sheriff’s Department: 214-749-8541
City of Dallas General Information Number: 214-670-3011
Parking / Traffic Tickets: 214-747-3800 or 214-670-0109
Crimestoppers: 214-965-9000
Road and Bridge: 214-819-7635
Absconder Unit tip line: 214-653-5727
Texas Corrections Association
American Probation Parole Association
Texas Probation Association
National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Texas Association of Drug Court Professionals
Correctional Managment Institute of Texas