As COVID situation turns critical, locals may soon be able to register in Tarrant County for vaccinations Waxahachie Daily Light With hospital beds rapidly approaching zero availability, Ellis County has established a partnership with Tarrant County that could lead to more local residents having access to a COVID-19 vaccination. The partnership will allow Ellis County residents who qualify under distribution phase 1A (vaccinate health care workers) and 1B (people who are 65 and older and those who have a medical condition that increases their risk of severe disease or death) to be eligible to register in Tarrant County for a COVID-19 vaccination.