DALLAS — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Dallas officials, alleging the city is not complying with a voter-approved amendment requiring the city to hire 4,000 police officers and increase wages.
The lawsuit centers on two “HERO” amendments approved by Dallas voters in 2024. “Proposition U” requires the city to maintain a minimum of 4,000 police officers and mandates that 50% of all new revenue go toward police and fire pensions. “Proposition S” gives residents the right to sue the city for failing to comply.
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux said the department currently has 3,307 officers, leaving it nearly 700 officers short of the 4,000-officer requirement. In mid-February, more than 100 Dallas police officers received promotions — a move Comeaux said reflects ongoing hiring efforts…