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DFW Politics in 2026 — City Hall, County Commissioners & the Texas Legislature

Dallas-Fort Worth is the political engine of Texas. Dallas City Council and the Dallas County Commissioners Court set policy for the county's 2.6 million residents. Fort Worth and Tarrant County have their own parallel governments, often competing for regional resources. At the state level, DFW's legislative delegation — spread across the Texas House and Senate — consistently shapes legislation affecting the entire state. Local elections in 2026 will determine city council seats and county judges across both counties.