Office of Tarrant County Commissioner, Precinct 2

Statement from Commissioner Alisa Simmons on Lawsuit Filed Two Years After Chasity Bonner's Death in Tarrant County Jail.

🗳️Today is Election Day for the 2026 Primary Runoff Election. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Every vote matters. Make a plan to vote and encourage your family and friends to do the same. To find your closest polling location or view your sample ballot, click the link below. ⬇️

🔗 https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/elections/current-election-information.html

Today, we honor and remember the brave servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and unwavering dedication to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.

This weekend, Precinct 2 staff attended the Veterans Memorial dedication at Julian Feild Park in Mansfield, a powerful tribute to the men and women who answered the call to serve and defended our nation with honor.

Precinct 2 staff and I attended the employee preview of the newly renovated Tarrant County Sheriff’s Training Academy.

We enjoyed a tour of the updated facility led by Cpt. Brittain, Lt. Morris, and Sgt. Williams, and had the opportunity to observe future officers as they completed their state exams.

The renovated academy includes updated classrooms, testing areas, and modern training spaces designed to better prepare recruits for service in Tarrant County.

Thank you to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office for the opportunity to tour the new academy and learn more about the training process for future officers.

🗳️Today is the LAST day of early voting. Polls are open until 7:00 p.m.

Election Day is Tuesday, May 26, but don’t wait. Vote early and make your voice heard today!

Find your polling location and voting information below ⬇️

🔗https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/elections.html

🗳️Today is the first day of early voting. Every election matters, and every vote helps shape the future of our communities. Make your voice heard and exercise your right to vote.

Depending on where you live, voters across Tarrant County will see state, county commissioner, and municipal races on the ballot.

Early voting runs through Friday, May 22. Polls are open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Election Day is May 26.

You can find your closest polling location and additional election information at the link below. ⬇️

🔗 https://www.tarrantcountytx.gov/en/elections.html

At yesterday’s Commissioners Court meeting, I presented a resolution recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month in Tarrant County on behalf of Commissioner Roderick Miles,Jr.

Mental health impacts individuals, families, and communities across our county. Open discussions about mental health help break stigma, encourage support, and remind people they are not alone.

We recognized the courage of those living with mental health challenges. We also honor the loved ones, advocates, and mental health professionals who provide care and support every day.

Special thank you to Mental Health Connection Executive Director Christina Judge, Kim Brennan, Frances Wampler with Cook Children’s Center for Community Health, and Ryle Shaw for joining us at Commissioners Court.

Thank you for the work you do to raise awareness, support families, and connect residents to critical mental health resources across Tarrant County.

Today, we recognize the nurses across Tarrant County who provide compassionate care and support to patients and families each day.

Nurses strengthen our healthcare system through their service, professionalism, and commitment to the well-being of our communities.

Thank you for the sacrifices you make to keep Tarrant County healthy, safe, and strong.

Team Precinct 2 joined the 3rd Annual Small Business Appreciation Walk hosted by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce to recognize the entrepreneurs and businesses that drive economic growth, create jobs, and strengthen communities across Tarrant County.

Volunteers assembled more than 650 appreciation bags and visited businesses across the city to thank owners for investing in Fort Worth, creating opportunity, and growing the local economy.

I had the honor of presenting a resolution this weekend in recognition of Vesak, a celebration of the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Buddha, at Hung Dan Vipassana Temple in Fort Worth.

The celebration brought together community members to reflect on peace, compassion, and service.

I was glad to be joined by Councilmember Deborah Peoples and State Representative Nicole Collier. Moments like this strengthen our collective commitment to peace, compassion, and connection across Tarrant County.