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Office of Government Affairs

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65 mentions across 38 events
The Dallas Office of Government Affairs serves as the City's primary liaison with other governmental entities and agencies at local, state, and federal levels. The office reports directly to the City Manager and advises the Mayor and City Council on policy matters and legislative initiatives. It advocates for City priorities, manages relationships with other municipalities and partner organizations, and communicates the City's policy positions.
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governance (53)
policy (37)
transportation (18)
bond (12)
housing (11)
development (8)
budget (6)
community (6)
contract (4)
tax (4)

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Legislative threads where Office of Government Affairs is mentioned

Case File 26-1917A

2 hearings since Jun 2026·Last: Jun 30, 2026·Briefing·Citywide·Notable

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1500 Marilla Street, Room 5 DS, Dallas, TX 75201·Show on Google Maps ↗
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February 2025

Items For Individual Consideration
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Approval of the 70th and 71st Supplemental Concurrent Bond Ordinances amending the Master Bond Ordinance for DFW Joint Revenue Bonds, authorizing issuance of new debt not to exceed $3 billion for March 2025–February 2026 and allowing bond proceeds to refund outstanding commercial paper.

Approval and adoption of the Seventieth and Seventy-First Supplemental Concurrent Bond Ordinances amending the Master Bond Ordinance relating to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) Joint Rev

$3.0B
Consent Agenda
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City Council authorization for the Dallas Housing Authority to issue up to $35 million in tax-exempt multifamily residential mortgage revenue bonds to finance renovation of the Royal Crest Apartment affordable housing complex at 3558 Wilhurt Avenue.

Authorize the approval of the City Council of the City of Dallas, as the applicable elected representative as defined by Section 147(f)(2)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Cod

$35.0M

January 2025

Briefing Memorandum

Briefing from the Office of Government Affairs on potential legislative changes that could affect Housing Finance Corporations.

Potential Legislative Changes to Housing Finance Corporations [Office of Government Affairs]

Briefing Memorandum

Report on the 70th and 71st Supplemental Bond Ordinances authorizing Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to issue up to $3 billion in debt.

Report on the 70th Supplemental Bond Ordinance and 71st Supplemental Bond Ordinance Authorizing Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Issue up to $3 Billion of Debt. [Office of Government Affairs

$3.0B
Consent Agenda
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Authorizes amendments to the City of Dallas's State Legislative Program for the 89th Session of the Texas Legislature, at no cost to the City.

A resolution authorizing amendments to the City’s State Legislative Program for the 89th Session of the Texas Legislature - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

Miscellaneous Hearings
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Public hearing and consideration of host approval for issuance of up to $152,000,000 in tax-exempt revenue bonds by Public Finance Authority for AIDS Healthcare Foundation to finance acquisition and construction of two multifamily apartment buildings at two Dallas locations.

A public hearing to receive comments concerning the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $152,000,000.00 by Public Finance Authority for the benefit of AIDS Healthcare Found

$152.0M
Voting Agenda
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Council consideration of moving the rail safety legislation item from 'Support' to 'Monitor' status within the city's state legislative program appendix.

Consider recommending the movement of the item “Support rail safety legislation to ensure transparency and protection of local communities” from Support to Monitor within the state legislative program

Voting Agenda
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The Office of Government Affairs recommends escalating the city's state legislative position on card room regulation by moving the item from 'Monitor' to 'Pursue' in the state legislative program appendix.

Consider recommending the movement of the item “Seek clarity regarding card rooms” from Monitor to Pursue within the state legislative program appendix.

Voting Agenda
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The Office of Government Affairs recommends reconsidering the city's state legislative stance on Medicaid and mental/physical healthcare by downgrading its position from 'Support' to 'Monitor' in the state legislative program appendix.

Consider recommending the movement of the item “Promote proper mental and physical healthcare for all, including participation in Medicaid” from Support to Monitor within the state legislative program

Voting Agenda
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A recommendation to lower the city's legislative stance on 'Support transparency in utility operations and grid reliability' from Support to Monitor within the state legislative program appendix.

Consider recommending the movement of the item “Support transparency in utility operations and grid reliability” from Support to Monitor within the state legislative program appendix.