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.

Dallas County Code

Dallas County Code

Records Building - 500 Elm Street, 7th Floor, Suite 7600, Dallas, TX 75202
Office: (214) 653-7327

The Dallas County Code is the codification of Court Orders representing the policies and procedures of Dallas County. 

Chapter SectionFile
Chapter 01 - General Provisions, rev. 112117acrobat icon
Chapter 02 - Administration, rev. 112117acrobat icon
Chapter 06 - Animals, rev. 110717acrobat icon
Chapter 10 - Businesses, rev. 110717acrobat icon
Chapter 14 - Civil Emergencies, rev. 110717acrobat icon
Chapter 18 - Community Development, rev. 040125acrobat icon
Chapter 22 - Courts, rev. 110717acrobat icon
Chapter 26 - Economic Development, rev. 112117acrobat icon
Chapter 30 - Elections, rev. 110717acrobat icon
Chapter 34 - Environment, rev. 110717acrobat icon
Chapter 38 - Fire Prevention and Protection, rev. 100125acrobat icon
Chapter 42 - Floods, rev. 031919acrobat icon
Chapter 46 - Law Enforcement, rev. 110717acrobat icon
Chapter 50 - Parks and Open Space, rev. 110717acrobat icon
Chapter 54 - Social Servicesacrobat icon
Chapter 58 - Subdivision, rev. 110717acrobat icon
Chapter 62 -Taxation, rev. 120418acrobat icon
Chapter 68 - Traffic and Vehicles, rev. 110717acrobat icon
Chapter 70 - Financial Matters, rev. 012125acrobat icon
Chapter 71 - Transparency and Code of Ethics, rev. 070319acrobat icon
Chapter 74 - General Government and Operations Policy, rev. 051223acrobat icon
Chapter 78 - Hospital District, rev. 110717acrobat icon
Chapter 82 - Personnel Benefits, Payroll, and Compensation, rev. 040125acrobat icon
Chapter 86 - Personnel and Employment, rev. 031726acrobat icon
Chapter 90 - Property Management, rev. 012125acrobat icon
Chapter 94 - Purchasing and Contract Management, rev. 110717acrobat icon
Chapter 98 - Records Management Program, rev. 110717acrobat icon
Chapter 102 - Road and Bridge District, rev. 110717acrobat icon
Chapter 106 - Security and Emergencies on County Property, rev. 091818acrobat icon
Chapter 110 - Street Rights of Way and Other Real Property Acquisitions, rev. 110717acrobat icon
Chapter 114 - Telecommunications, rev. 110717acrobat icon