Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about how OpenCity covers Dallas County, TX public meetings and civic data.
When does the Dallas County Commissioners Court meet?
The Dallas County Commissioners Court meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month (regular sessions) plus occasional formal/special sessions. Check dallascounty.civicweb.net for the current agenda and schedule.
Where can I find Dallas County Commissioners Court agendas?
Agendas and minutes are posted on the CivicWeb portal at dallascounty.civicweb.net/portal/. Agenda PDFs are available for each meeting.
Where can I watch Dallas County Commissioners Court meetings?
Commissioners Court meetings are live-streamed and archived on the DCVideo YouTube channel (@dcvideo9371). Stream recordings appear under the channel's Streams tab. OpenTexas links video from each meeting page.
Who governs Dallas County, Texas?
Dallas County is governed by the Commissioners Court, consisting of County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins and four Precinct Commissioners: Theresa Daniel (Pct 1), Andrew Sommerman (Pct 2), John Wiley Price (Pct 3), and Elba Garcia (Pct 4).
Does Dallas County have zoning?
Dallas County has no zoning authority. Unincorporated county land (less than 10% of the county area, mostly the SE corner) falls under the Department of Unincorporated Area Services (DUAS) for development permits. Visit dallascounty.org/departments/duas/ for permit information.