Dallas City Council to Vote on DART Board Control

Council to decide on relinquishing majority control of regional transit authority.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Dallas City Council will vote on whether to give up its majority control of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) board. DART is the regional public transportation system serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Why it matters

The DART board controls the operations and expansion of the Dallas region's public transit system. Giving up majority control could impact how DART prioritizes projects and services across the various cities and suburbs it serves.

The details

The Dallas City Council currently holds a majority of seats on the DART board, giving the city significant influence over the regional transit authority. The proposed change would reduce Dallas' representation, potentially shifting the balance of power on the DART board.

  • The Dallas City Council will vote on the DART board control issue on February 8, 2026.

The players

Dallas City Council

The governing body of the City of Dallas, Texas, responsible for making decisions that impact the city and its residents.

DART

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit, the regional public transportation system serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

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What’s next

If the Dallas City Council votes to give up its majority control of the DART board, the composition of the regional transit authority's leadership will change, potentially impacting future transit decisions and projects.

The takeaway

The Dallas City Council's decision on DART board control will have significant implications for the future of public transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, as it could shift the balance of power and priorities of the regional transit authority.