George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building, governed by Dallas County in Texas, houses a county jail, district clerks offices. The building features the district court of appeals, tax court and law library. It also maintains a central jury room, public cafeteria and attorney lounge. The county government tax office prints current tax statements and receipts. The office also operates a customer care center for assisting with property tax and motor vehicle registration questions. The county government s public works department oversees residential and nonresidential construction projects. It administers a community development block grant program in the unincorporated areas of the county. The county government additionally operates a home loan counseling center.