Meet Dr. Elba Garcia
Voters across District 4 elected Dr. Elba Garcia to the Dallas County Commissioners Court in 2010, 2014, and again in 2018.
Dr. Garcia has earned the support of District 4 voters by actively seeking input from her constituents, listening to their concerns, and ensuring that the county serves everyone who calls District 4 home.
Throughout her 10 years as Commissioner, Dr. Garcia has demonstrated unwavering commitment to her community. She has never accepted a salary raise, declined the car allowance, and donated over $100,000 of her commissioner salary to charitable and civic organizations.
“I knew what the job paid when I ran for it. And I never got an allowance when I was growing up. I’m not going to take one now.” – Elba Garcia
Birthplace
Mexico City
Family
Married with two sons
education
DDS, Baylor College of Dentistry, 1990
DO, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, 1984
career
- Dallas County Commissioner, District 4, since 2010
- Dallas City Councilperson, District 1, 2001-2009
(Elected Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem by her peers)
- Dentist, private practice since 1998
- Former assistant professor at Baylor College of Dentistry
Positions as County Commissioner
- Chair, Dallas County Criminal Justice Advisory Board
- Chair, DWI Task Force
- Chair, Public Employee Benefits Cooperative
- Chair of the County Facilities Committee
- Board Member, North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
- Board Member, Public Employee Benefits Cooperative
- Board Member, Prostitute Diversion Initiative
- Alternate, Regional Transportation Committee
activities and parties
- Former Board Member, Dallas Convention Visitors Bureau
- Former Board Member, Dallas Zoological Society
- Advisory Board Member, New Friends New Life
- Advisory Board member, Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Awards
Over the years, Elba Garcia has been recognized with a variety of prestigious awards. View the full list here.
Achievements
Elba Garcia has made significant contributions through her leadership and service. Explore her achievements here.
heartfelt, thank you.
I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the residents of Commissioner District 4 for your unwavering support over the past 10 years. Over the last year, we have worked tirelessly to address the challenges posed by the pandemic, including establishing free COVID-19 testing sites, assisting with vaccine registration, developing programs to support small businesses, providing rental assistance to those affected, and bolstering local food pantries to ensure relief for our community.
At the same time, we remained focused on progress, including building trails, breaking ground on new county facilities, improving existing ones, collaborating with cities on transportation projects, and planning for a brighter future for all Dallas County residents. Thank you once again for the privilege of serving you. It has been an honor to continue our mission of creating a stronger and more equitable Dallas County.
Saludos,