Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Dallas for police funding issues

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Dallas officials for allegedly failing to properly fund its police department as mandated by Proposition U, a public safety measure approved by voters in 2024. The proposition requires the city to allocate 50% of new annual revenue to police and fire pensions and maintain a minimum of 4,000 police officers. Paxton claims Dallas miscalculated its excess revenue, reporting only $61 million instead of the expected $220 million for 2025-2026, and did not hire a third-party firm for an annual police compensation survey. The lawsuit demands proper allocation of funds for police pensions, officer pay, and officer recruitment.

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