Commissioners approve CoreLogic contract despite concerns over past defamation cases

The Dallas County Commissioners Court convened on July 10, 2025, to address several agenda items, including discussions on water service obligations and credit reporting agency concerns.

The meeting began with a focus on water service issues, where Commissioner Govan emphasized the necessity of servicing certain areas as mandated by the state. He noted ongoing discussions about the implications of local developments, particularly regarding a proposed battery plant that could impact water resources for smaller cities in the region.

Following this, the court moved to address agenda item 22, which was approved unanimously after a brief discussion. The commissioners confirmed that the item had already been reviewed and agreed upon in previous meetings.

Next, Commissioner Solomon introduced item 27, which involved a proposal related to the credit reporting agency CoreLogic Credco. Concerns were raised regarding two significant legal cases against the agency, including one where an individual was wrongfully flagged as a narcotics trafficker, leading to a substantial settlement. Commissioner Solomon sought clarification on whether these issues would affect the county's decision to proceed with the proposal.

Dr. Huang, who had reviewed the cases, reassured the court that the agency's primary function was to provide credit information for lending purposes and that the issues raised were isolated incidents. After further discussion, the court decided to move forward with the proposal, which was also approved unanimously.

The meeting concluded with a brief mention of additional agenda items, including item 30, which was pulled for further consideration. Overall, the court's discussions highlighted the importance of addressing local infrastructure needs while ensuring due diligence in partnerships with external agencies.