Elections 2022Local NewsTarrant County Remains Red, Republicans Continue Control of Commissioners Court
Texas’ largest red urban county had a strong showing on Tuesday by Republican candidates, including those for county judge and district attorney.
Texas’ largest red urban county had a strong showing on Tuesday by Republican candidates, including those for county judge and district attorney.
With a majority of commissioners court retiring, the court will have a new makeup come January no matter how the midterms go.
Republican Tim O’Hare plans to lower property taxes while Democrat Deborah Peoples praised the pandemic leadership of the current county judge and commissioners court.
Tarrant County commissioners voted this week to increase its budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.
County Judge Glen Whitley has previously sparred with fellow Republicans over property taxes.
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court, some of the highest-paid county officials in the state, plans to give itself a pay increase.
Tarrant County held an election process work session to address concerns that have been repeatedly raised by residents.
Four Republican candidates running to replace retiring Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley answered questions about their plans if they should win the race.
Tarrant County commissioners want to make a pilot program for harassment and discrimination training, including unconscious bias courses, an annual requirement for its employees.
County Judge Glen Whitley supports a $50 payment to incentivize Tarrant County residents to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, but other commissioners aren’t so sure.
Tarrant County homeowners will see a larger tax bill, even though the county plans to lower its tax rate.
With nearly $600 million flowing in Tarrant County and Fort Worth from the federal government, local leaders will decide over the next several weeks which projects they will spend the funds on.