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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dallas public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
State and Federal Legislative Priorities
The city is putting together its list of priorities for the next Texas legislative session. What makes the list shapes what Dallas asks Austin for — money, flexibility, and protection from state preemption.
2027 Federal and State Legislative Priorities
Dallas is drafting its federal legislative priorities for the current Congress. That could cover federal grants, infrastructure funding, and other programs the city depends on.
Municipal Bond Issuances for Equipment and Capital Improvements
The city is proposing to issue over $350 million in bonds and contractual obligations to fund equipment purchases, capital improvements, and debt refinancing.
City Council-Appointed Positions Performance Evaluations
The city is selecting top legal professionals to serve as municipal, administrative, and associate judges. These judges preside over local cases affecting Dallas residents, impacting public safety and court efficiency.
Establishment of Extendable Commercial Paper Program
The city established a $350 million commercial paper program to provide flexible short-term financing for projects in the 2024 general obligation bond program before long-term bonds are sold.
General Obligation Bond Funds Quarterly Update
An interdepartmental group is embedding climate and sustainability standards into the $1.25 billion, 800-plus-project 2024 bond program. A sustainability checklist is complete and about 14% of projects are done; the next update comes in Spring 2027.