In Dallas, a debate is ongoing regarding mandatory furlough days for city employees. The city is currently facing a budget shortfall of $30 million. To help address this issue, several mandatory furlough days have been set.

City employees are required to take days off on July 10, September 4, and September 28. Further information on the furlough days and the city's efforts to close the budget gap can be found through local news sources, such as CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW.