TARRANT COUNTY, TX
Dell DeHay Law Library
About the Law Library
The Law Library was established in 1944 but did not officially open until October 1945. Over the next thirty years, the Law Library's staff and collections grew. By 1979, it had received acclaim for its services, in large part, due to Dell DeHay, who served as Librarian from 1962 to 1979. That year, the Law Library became the Dell DeHay Law Library of Tarrant County in her honor. Continued growth and expansion led the Law Library to move to its present quarters on the fourth floor of the 1895 Courthouse during the 1983 renovation. For more about the Law Library's history, visit our History Timeline.
The Dell DeHay Law Library of Tarrant County facilitates access to justice by maintaining legal research materials for the Tarrant County legal community and the general public. The Law Library is funded by a combination of a portion of court filing fees and user service fees. The Law Library receives direction and guidance from the Tarrant County Commissioners and the County Administrator.
To view a PDF list of all library policies, follow the Law Library Policies link.
The Law Library is located on the fourth floor of the 1895 Courthouse at 100 W. Weatherford Street, in downtown Fort Worth. Follow the link to view a map showing the area around the 1895 Courthouse.
Driving Directions
From the North:
Take I-35 going South; follow I-35W South to TX-347 Spur West/E. Belknap St.; take exit 52C from I-35W South; continue straight on E. Belknap; the 1895 Courthouse with the clock tower will be on your left; paid street parking is available around all four sides of the Courthouse.
From the Northwest:
Take Jacksboro Hwy., heading south to downtown - Jacksboro will become N. Henderson Street; turn left on W. Weatherford; go up several blocks; 1895 Courthouse with the clock tower will be on the left; paid street parking is available on all four sides of the Courthouse.
From the East:
Take I-30 West; take exit 13B from I-30 West; continue on Henderson St.; turn right onto W. Weatherford St; 1895 Courthouse with the clock tower will be on your left; paid street parking is available around all four sides of the Courthouse.
From the West:
Take the Forest Park Blvd. exit; follow Forest Park Blvd. which merges into W. Weatherford; continue on W. Weatherford; 1895 Courthouse with the clock tower will be on your left; paid street parking is available around all four sides of the Courthouse.
From the South:
Take I-35 going north; merge onto I-30 West; take exit 13B from I-30 West; continue on Henderson St.; turn right onto W. Weatherford St; 1895 Courthouse with the clock tower will be on your left; paid street parking is available around all four sides of the Courthouse.
Parking
The most convenient parking is in the Tarrant County Calhoun Street Parking Garage. It is located on the corner of Weatherford and Calhoun. Calhoun is a one-way street running north to south. The garage entrance is on Calhoun across from the side entrance of the Family Law Center. Be prepared to pay to park. The parking garage accepts all major credit/debit cards.
Parking is also available at parking meters on all four sides of the Courthouse. Most of the meters have a two-hour time limit and are strictly enforced. If you have handicap plates or a placard, parking at the meters is free, but time limits still apply.
Public Transportation
Patrons using public transportation can use the following links to help plan their trip to Downtown Fort Worth.
Tarrant County Courthouse
100 W. Weatherford St., Room 420
Fort Worth, TX 76196-0800
