The Legislature meets for 140 days, January through May, in odd-numbered years. Most of the time when the Legislature is not in session, you can contact representatives through their local offices. The major political parties maintain Tarrant County headquarters. They offer general information on their candidates and voting information. Democratic Party 3004 W. Lancaster Ave.
County government is a subsidiary of state government under the Texas Constitution.
There are 254 counties in Texas. Each has a five-member Commissioners Court, with four commissioners elected from county precincts, and a county judge elected at large. Dozens of other county officials are elected as well. Tarrant County's seat of government is Fort Worth, and the main county offices are downtown. There are subcourthouses in various parts of the county as well.