Tarrant County Commissioners Court

The Tarrant County monument was privately donated by the American History & Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 2015 dedicated to “educating and informing the public about American history and heritage.”

Tarrant County commissioners Tuesday approved more than $135,000 in funding for legal counsel in two different lawsuits.

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

The Fort Worth Democrat had filed to challenge GOP incumbent Tim O’Hare just before last week’s deadline to get on the 2026 ballot. His withdrawal gives Commissioner Alisa Simmons a clear path to the Democratic nomination.

The Democrat is seeking county office after state lawmakers adopted a new congressional map that drew him out of his district.

The Democrat is seeking Commissioner Alisa Simmons’ seat as she campaigns for county judge.

Tarrant County Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons has butted heads with County Judge Tim O'Hare frequently. She announced Saturday she wants to run against him.

Rivas says he wants to ensure all Tarrant County residents are represented, no matter whether they're in urban, suburban or rural areas. He's received around 50 endorsements so far.

Tarrant County's Republican commissioners redrew the precinct map in their own favor this year, leading to two lawsuits accusing them of racial gerrymandering.

A group of Tarrant County residents have withdrawn a lawsuit accusing the county of packing Black and brown residents into a single precinct to dilute their voting power.

Fort Worth and Tarrant County officials reduced how often they meet to prioritize efficiency, they said. Some residents say their voices are being stifled.

Filing for Texas’ 2026 primary election is open, and candidates are announcing their bids for Tarrant County-area offices.