Armed Forces First Initiative

About the Program

Category: Human Services (Best in Category)

Year: 2017

The Armed Forces First Initiative was proposed by Tarrant County’s longest-serving Commissioner, J.D. Johnson, on August 19, 2014. The Tarrant County Commissioners Court unanimously adopted the initiative. The purpose of the Armed Forces First Initiative is to honor military personnel when they do business with the County. The intent of the initiative is to allow personnel wearing military uniforms the ability to move to the front of the line when queuing for County services, such as vehicle license renewals, birth certificates, and marriage licenses. The initiative applies to any County department that provides services to the public. Implementation of the policy was easy and inexpensive and garnered overwhelming support from the community. Since the initiative has been in place, over 7,000 military personnel have utilized the service. This initiative unifies all Tarrant County residents in displaying their support for the men and women of the United States Military.