Tarrant County Reconsiders Holiday Choices | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Tarrant County is poised to swap Cesar Chavez Day for Veterans Day as a paid holiday for county employees, reversing a prior move to simply remove Chavez’s name — a decision sparked by renewed scrutiny of his legacy. The change would keep Veterans Day on November 11 while eliminating Cesar Chavez Day from the paid holiday list, leaving the total number of holidays unchanged at thirteen. Commissioners will also revisit their meeting schedule, potentially shifting from two to one monthly session — all set to be debated at their upcoming Tuesday meeting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…