Public Meetings

Of Texas’ five largest counties, Tarrant’s commissioners court is the only one that meets monthly.

The discussion came after County Judge Tim O'Hare said an agenda item during last month's meeting "mischaracterized" certain data and facts about rejected voter ballot numbers.

The policy shift follows a February meeting where numerous individuals spoke on topics not listed on the agenda, including the alleged H-1B visa fraud and an "Indian takeover" of the city.

The move comes after weeks of back-and-forth over how the current development policy should be changed, if at all.

The discussion came as DART works to negotiate with member cities thinking about leaving the transit system, with a potential deal that would stave off elections already on the table.

Briefings about deaths in Tarrant County’s jail won’t be allowed during the commissioners’ public meetings.

Some residents are concerned about their ability to get to work, attend medical appointments and reach services like a local inclement weather shelter.

Bishop Mark Kirkland is seeking $250,000 in damages after Tim O’Hare had him removed from a public meeting.

Audio recording equipment is intended to hold accountable Dallas County's juvenile board, which oversees detention services and rehabilitation programs.

Over the next couple of months, the city of Denton is seeking input from business owners and residents on a fair chance hiring ordinance that City Council will be voting on in January.

The “ban the box” initiative seeks to prohibit employers from asking about job seekers’ criminal history on applications to give formerly incarcerated individuals a fair chance during the hiring process.

The Fort Worth Report will hold its own forums Wednesday and Thursday this week.