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Paxton Sues Dallas Over Alleged Violations of Voter-Approved Police Funding Mandate

Paxton’s filing challenges Dallas’ revenue calculation that drives Proposition U spending requirements.

DALLAS, TEXAS – JULY 11: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference CPAC held at the Hilton Anatole on July 11, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. CPAC began in 1974, and is a conference that brings together and hosts conservative organizations, activists, and world leaders in discussing current events and future political agendas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit Friday against the City of Dallas, City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert and CFO Jack Ireland Jr. over compliance with Proposition U.
  • Paxton alleges Dallas understated excess revenue by reporting about $61 million instead of roughly $220 million, saying the city excluded categories the charter counts as revenue.
  • The lawsuit also claims the city failed to hire an independent third-party firm to conduct the required annual police compensation survey.
  • Proposition U directs at least 50% of year-over-year excess revenue to the police and fire pension system and requires higher starting police pay and a force of at least 4,000 sworn officers.
  • Dallas remains below the staffing mandate at roughly 3,314 officers as of November, and a city spokesperson declined comment due to pending litigation.