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Dallas County Elections Administrator Heider Garcia is leaving his post and plans to work in the private sector. He submitted his letter of resignation on Thursday.

His last day with the county will be Aug. 29. Garcia’s resignation comes only months before a statewide constitutional-amendment election and the 2026 primary election. Planning for both elections is already underway.

The Dallas County Elections Commission — made up of a bipartisan group of county leaders

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