Things to Know

By Heather Carr, About.com Guide to Dallas

Find information about government and local issues, education, media, and transportation here.

1. Government and Community
2. Transportation
3. Voting

Government and Community

Check here for information on contacting government and summaries of local issues.

• Red Light Cameras
• Connect Your Utilities
• Online News Sources
• Back-to-School Tax-Free Shopping Weekend

• Energy Star Tax-Free Shopping Weekend
• Calculate Local Sales Tax
• Required Vaccinations for Schoolchildren
• Dallas Fort Worth Weather

Transportation

While much of Dallas was built with the car in mind, other forms of transportation exist in the area. Trains, buses, and bicycles are becoming more popular and two major airports serve the area.

• Dallas Area Rapid Transit
• Trinity Railway Express
• DART Light Rail -- Red Line

• DART Light Rail -- Blue Line
• DFW Airport -- SkyLink
• DFW Airport -- Admiral's Club

Voting

Exercise your politics. Register to vote and research local elections.

• Register to Vote
• Dallas County Elections
• Tarrant County Elections
• Voter Registrars