Dallas is grappling with a $30 million budget deficit, forcing the city to mandate three unpaid furlough days for approximately 4,200 non-uniform employees. Essential emergency and public safety services (police, fire, and 911) are exempt. However, libraries, homeless outreach, and code compliance offices will be closed on furlough days.

Dallas recently expanded its "Street to Home" initiative, committing an additional $10 million to help chronically homeless individuals secure permanent housing and cover rent or utilities.

The City of Dallas is considering both temporary Pallet shelters and permanent tiny homes as new strategies to house the homeless.

Dallas Police Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) continues compassionate outreach by connecting individuals with shelters, services, and long-term resources.