John Wiley Price

Judge Amber Givens sued Dallas County for excluding her from a $500,000 supplement earmarked in the budget for all other judges.

District Judge Amber Givens was the only judge that county commissioners singled out from receiving $25,000 supplemental pay.

Fellow commissioners erupted in shock when Andy Sommerman recommended the warrant and writ money diversion.

Dallas County commissioners voted to adjust and ensure fees collection for constable and sheriff services.

Judge Vonda Bailey, among other elected county officials, has solicited donations on social media from her courtroom.

About $2 million was itemized for housing initiatives and more than $6 million was separated for possible general reallocation.

Noise and disruption complaints could jeopardize Yello Belly racing strip's county operational permit renewal.

Most commissioners voted yes on a proposal for the property tax rate to stay the same as in 2025.

Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown in an open letter to media sent Sept. 5 disputed reports that the jail was at or over its capacity.

The Dallas County jail maxed out over the Labor Day weekend and bills are coming due while commissioners hear budget proposals and consider a property tax rate.

The Dallas County Jail began prepping more space before July 4th Fourth for summer and holiday arrests that have pushed jail capacity to 99 percent.

Dallas County is considering whether to supplement judges salaries for merit or cost of living in the 2026 fiscal year budget, while facing nearly $30 million higher operations costs.