Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson announced last year that she would not seek reelection after almost three decades in office.
Commissioners asserted that the lawsuit is a matter of public interest and that Jenkins was acting according to his official duties.
Dallas County Commissioners rescinded a portion of the county’s vaccine distribution plan following a directive from state health officials.
“It sounds foolish and it is foolish,” Republican Dallas County Commissioner J.J. Koch said.
Commissioner J.J. Koch (R) said he has witnessed reports of “screaming and crying” in the Dallas County Elections Department.
Businesses in Dallas County must now require mask-wearing by their employees and patrons. The commissioners court held an emergency meeting on Friday morning to enact the order.
The Dallas County Commissioners Court is asking the governor and lieutenant governor to apologize to Judge Eric Moyé in light of the Shelley Luther controversy.
A resolution passed by Dallas County advocates for citizens to apply for a mail-in ballot if fearful of voting in person due to coronavirus concerns.
Dallas County officials extended their shelter-in-place order until May 15, while effectively tabling an order to approve personal service contracts.
In a highly emotional emergency meeting, the Dallas County Commissioners Court amended the order requiring residents to wear face coverings in public.
In an about-face from last week, the Dallas County Commissioners Court passed a salary increase for elected officials. Three members of the court abstained.
The creation of a salary grievance committee is providing elected officials in Dallas County a platform to advocate for higher pay.
