Earle Cabell Federal Building and Courthouse

The Earle Cabell Federal Building is an administrative and courthouse structure located in downtown Dallas at 1100 Commerce Street, spanning multiple floors. It houses United States District Courts, Bankruptcy Courts, Magistrate Courts, IRS offices, and passport services for public access.

The building was constructed in 1971 and connects to the Art Deco Santa Fe Building from an earlier period. It received National Register of Historic Places designation in 2023.

The building serves as a center for federal justice administration in Texas, where civil, criminal, and bankruptcy cases are handled daily. Visitors can observe how the judicial system operates in practice through the active courtrooms and offices.

The building is accessible through the Commerce Street entrance and offers various federal services for the public. Be aware that as a courthouse, security screening is required to enter.

The building was the site of an armed incident in 2019 that raised public awareness about security in federal buildings. This event continues to shape the security measures in place today.

Location: Texas

GPS coordinates: 32.77890,-96.80210

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:24