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Dallas County Ranks Second In Texas Partner Homicides
Dallas County reported 21 intimate partner deaths in 2025, ranking second in Texas after Harris County.
In brief
Dallas County reported 21 intimate partner deaths in 2025, ranking second in Texas after Harris County. Dallas County had 21 intimate partner homicides in 2025, placing second among Texas counties. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Dallas County Homicides
Dallas County accounted for 21 of 160 Texans who died at the hands of current or former intimate partners in 2025.
Texas Council Rankings
Dallas County ranked second among Texas counties in the Texas Council on Family Violence's 2025 fatality review.
Victim Breakdown
The council documented 18 women and three men among Dallas County's victims in its 2025 Honoring Texas Victims fact sheet.
Harris County Comparison
Only Harris County had a higher total with 26 deaths, while Tarrant County followed with 16.
Statewide Context
Together, Dallas and Tarrant counties accounted for 37 victims, or about 23% of the statewide total.
Child Impact
The homicides left 128 minor children and 95 adult children without one or both parents.
Domestic Violence Panel
The Dallas Police Department hosts a Domestic Violence Panel Discussion on October 15 at 11 a.m. at its headquarters.
The one thing
Dallas County had 21 intimate partner homicides in 2025, placing second among Texas counties.
