2016 Press Releases

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E-mail: dcjudge@dallascounty.org


As the Chief Elected Official in Dallas County, the county judge communicates with the media often regarding county policies, pending court actions, and other items as needed. Judge Jenkins also proactively distributes some information to the media and the public to ensure that factual, relevant information is received regarding certain issues.


2016
November 28Jenkins, Hinojosa Release Recommendations to Reform Truancy in Dallas County
November 11Judge Jenkins Selected as One of Nation’s Top Pro-Growth Progressive Leaders
September 23Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins marks Welcoming Week and Constitution Week by visiting a Citizenship Clinic at the Mexican Consulate in Dallas.
September 21Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins marks Welcoming Week and Dallas County’s vibrant refugee community by visiting an afterschool program in Vickery Meadow.
August 23Managing Highway Radiological Emergencies Table Top Exercise
July 6Statement on First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Dallas County
May 19Statement on H.R. 5243 – Zika Response Appropriations Act
May 2Judge Jenkins Statement on 15-month extension for Medicaid waiver
April 22Judge Jenkins addressees Clean Power Plan at Earth Day Summit
February 9President Obama Grants Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance for December Tornadoes
February 3Judge Jenkins Urges Certain Individuals to Not Travel to Countries with Reported Zika Activity
January 5Dallas County Judge Jenkins Provides Residents with First Steps and Dos and Don’ts Following a Disaster