The Dallas County Records Building is closed Friday, August 28th, due to a water main break. We encourage you to visit our website for the latest information and Monday’s operations.
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.

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2023 Press Releases

Records Building - 500 Elm Street, Suite 7000, Dallas, TX 75202
Phone: (214) 653-7949 • Fax: (214) 653-6586
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.


2023
February 16Lewis Jenkins Tapped for National Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission