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.
Commissioners Court At the heart of Dallas County is the Commissioners Court. The county is divided into four districts, and the voters of each district elect a commissioner to serve a four-year term. All the voters of the county elect the county judge to a four-year term.
Court Agendas and Video The county Commissioners Court convenes in a formal session the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. every month. Throughout the formal session the court reporter records the official actions of the court . The transcript of the proceedings is filed for record with the county clerk.
Elected Officials A list of Dallas County Elected Officials and their county websites.
Budget Office The Dallas County Office of Budget and Evaluation (OBE) is charged with the responsibility for developing a proposed County budget for consideration, modification, and adoption by the Dallas County Commissioners Court.
Foreclosures In reference to Court Order 2009-0463 all Foreclosure Postings and Sales will take place on the North Side of the George Allen Courts Building Facing Commerce Street below the overhang, or as designated by the County Commissioners.
