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.

Consumer Council Committee

Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 12p.m.

Committee Members
Donna Wilson, ChairVacant, Vice Chair
David BeckerHosea CrowellAlejandro Deets
Kevin Chadwin DavisDerick FeltonLinda Freeman
Lionel HillardAlleah McWilsonJohn Skelton
VirLinda StantonHelen TurnerRicky Tyler
Helen Zimba

Charge: Empowering consumers through education by providing the tools and knowledge to interact with those individuals and committees that affect categorical service delivery of the Ryan White Treatment Extension Act, including the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

The Consumer Council Committee advocates on important issues for the Dallas EMA HIV Community by participating in:

  • the Service Prioritization and Setting Process
  • various community events
  • national and local conferences and summits
  • producing a series of educational forums