Justice of the Peace 2-1 – Notice of Intent to Adjust Court Staff Work Schedules from a five-day, 8-hour Work Schedul...

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2026-0542 Justice of the Peace 2-1 – Notice of Intent to Adjust Court Staff Work Schedules from a five-day, 8-hour Work Schedule to a four-day, 10-hour Work Schedule On a motion made by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, and seconded by Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: May 5, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: General Fund – Within Departmental Budget Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby approve the Justice of the Peace Court 2-1 work schedule change from a five-day, 8-hour work schedule to a four-day, 10-hour work schedule to allow for improved court operations and enhance operational efficiency, employee morale, and service quality. This operational change will not impact County operations. Court staff will work staggered schedules so that the Justice of the Peace 2-1 may maintain its current operational hours of Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Judge O’Brien may also adjust court staff work schedules back to a five-day, 8-hour work schedule to address operational needs as they arise and collaborate with HR to document any changes. Done in open Court May 5, 2026 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: None ABSTAINED: