In observance of Memorial Day, Dallas County offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

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. 110717acrobat 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. 110524acrobat icon
Chapter 86 - Personnel and Employment, rev. 112023acrobat 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