In 1986 , he lost a race for county judge in Dallas County .
From 1984 to 1986 , Matthews was the mayor of Garland , Texas , a nonpartisan position in which he worked to reduce the tax rate and to cut municipal expenditures .
In 1986 , Matthews lost a race for county judge in Dallas County .
From 1984 to 1986 , Matthews was the mayor of Garland , Texas , a nonpartisan position in which he worked to reduce the tax rate and to cut municipal expenditures .