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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.

Prosecutor's Perspective: How the DA Gets Cases

Prosecutor's Perspective: How The DA Gets Cases

Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot explains the journey a criminal case takes before it reaches the DA’s office.

From your initial call to police, through investigation and evidence gathering, to case referral -- learn how Dallas County’s 100+ law enforcement agencies work together to bring around 60,000 cases a year to the DA.

This video covers:

✅ How police and various agencies collaborate across 31 cities

✅ The difference between misdemeanor and felony cases

✅ What types of crimes the DA’s office handles

✅ The first steps of a case entering the criminal justice system Whether you’re a concerned citizen or just curious about how justice works in Dallas County, this breakdown sheds light on the process from the ground up.

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