North Texas Bond Election Results 2026: What the Nov. 3 Votes Mean for Homeowners, Buyers, and Sellers

by OnDemand Realty

If you own a home, are shopping for one, or plan to sell in Dallas or Collin County, the North Texas bond election results 2026 deserve a few minutes of your attention. On Nov. 3, 2026, voters did not approve several large local measures: Dallas's $443 million public safety bond, Plano's proposed venue taxes for a new Dallas Stars arena at The Shops at Willow Bend, Dallas County's Proposition A property tax increase for homelessness and mental health services, and all four propositions in Collin County's $817.5 million bond package. Nearby school bond packages in Irving, Keller, and McKinney ISDs also failed.

Below, we break down the dollar amounts, the vote counts reported so far, and, most importantly, what these outcomes do and do not change on your property tax bill, your commute, and your home search. We keep this strictly practical: no politics, just what a homeowner, buyer, or seller in North Texas should know and watch next.

Key Takeaways

Dallas public safety bond ($443M) failed by roughly 56% to 44% in unofficial returns. It would have funded a police academy gap, a training complex, evidence storage and a crime lab, a 911 and emergency operations relocation, and a fire station replacement. It is reported as the first such Dallas bond denial since 1998.
Plano venue taxes for the proposed Stars arena failed by about 54.8% to 45.2% (unofficial). These were taxes on hotel stays, rental cars, admissions, parking, and venue activity, not a Plano property tax rate increase. Arena financing now looks uncertain, and the city has said alternatives could be considered.
Dallas County Prop A failed about 52% to 48%. The proposed 2.4-cent increase per $100 of taxable value (about $72 a year on a $300,000 taxable home) will not take effect.
Collin County's $817.5M bond failed on all four propositions, including a $475M roads and bridges proposition that came closest (about 48.3% for, 51.7% against). Road and facility timelines may stretch.
Irving ISD (about $1B), Keller ISD ($828M), and McKinney ISD ($500M plus a tax-rate change) packages also failed. Buyers should confirm school capacity and campus plans directly with the district.
These votes do not, on their own, move home prices up or down. They mainly affect which proposed tax rate increases and public projects move forward, and when.
Results reported here are unofficial until canvassed. Final certified numbers may shift slightly.

Dallas skyline at dusk representing North Texas bond election results 2026 and what they mean for local homeowners and property taxes

North Texas Bond Election Results 2026: Snapshot of the Major Measures

Here is a one-glance look at the biggest measures on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot and how they fared, based on unofficial results reported early Nov. 4.

Measure	Jurisdiction	Amount or Rate	Result (unofficial)	Approx. Vote Split
Public safety bond	City of Dallas	$443 million	Failed	43.7% for / 56.3% against
Venue taxes for Stars arena	City of Plano	Hotel, rental car, admission, parking, and venue taxes	Failed	45.22% for / 54.78% against
Prop A: homelessness, housing, mental health	Dallas County	+2.4 cents per $100 (about $103M per year)	Failed	48.1% for / 51.9% against
County bond, Props A through D	Collin County	$817.5 million total	All four failed	Closest: Prop B roads, 48.33% for
School bond packages	Irving ISD	About $1 billion	All four props failed	See district results
School bond	Keller ISD	$828 million	Failed	See district results
School bond plus tax-rate adjustment	McKinney ISD	$500 million	Failed	See district results

Sources: Candy's Dirt, Community Impact, KERA, KRLD/Audacy, and Axios Dallas.

A quick note on how to read these: a bond is permission for a government to borrow money for specific projects, repaid over time, usually through property taxes. A tax rate proposition asks voters to approve a higher tax rate directly. A venue tax is a sales-style tax on specific activities, such as hotel stays or event tickets. Each type affects homeowners differently, which is why the details below matter.

Dallas $443 Million Public Safety Bond: What Failed and Why It Matters

According to unofficial returns reported by Candy's Dirt as of about 1 a.m. on Nov. 4, roughly 190,595 Dallas voters cast ballots against the bond and 147,826 voted for it, a spread of about 56.3% to 43.7%. KRLD reported this as the first time since 1998 that Dallas voters have turned down a bond of this kind.

What the Dallas bond would have funded

Project	Proposed Amount
Close the funding gap on the new police academy	About $82 million
Public Safety Training Complex near Dallas Executive Airport	About $149 million
Police evidence storage, vehicle storage, and a crime laboratory	About $150 million
Relocate the 911 call center and Emergency Operations Center	About $40 million
Replace Fire Station No. 4	About $22 million
Total bond authorization	$443 million
Estimated total repayment including interest	About $629.6 million over up to 20 years

Source: Candy's Dirt.

What it means for Dallas homeowners

Because the bond was not authorized, the city will not issue this $443 million in new debt, and the roughly $629.6 million in projected repayment, including interest, will not be added to the city's long-term obligations under this package. For homeowners, that means this specific debt will not factor into future city debt service calculations.

That does not mean the underlying needs disappear. Public reporting shows the police academy, training facilities, evidence storage, and 911 relocation are still considered priorities. Opponents of this version of the bond said they wanted a more specific and transparent proposal, and advocates for a revised proposal have pointed to a possible May 2027 ballot. If you own in Dallas or are buying there, that is a timeline worth watching. A future proposal could look different in size, structure, or how projects are grouped.

For buyers, the practical takeaway is simple: Dallas tax bills next year will reflect the city's normal budget and rate-setting process, not a newly approved $443 million bond.

Plano Venue Taxes for the Dallas Stars Arena at Willow Bend

Plano voters did not approve new venue taxes tied to the Dallas Stars' proposed arena and entertainment district at The Shops at Willow Bend. Unofficial results showed 54,714 votes against (54.78%) and 45,170 for (45.22%), according to Candy's Dirt. KRLD has described the overall arena project at around $1 billion.

How the arena financing was designed

Financing Piece	What It Is	Status After Nov. 3
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ)	City authorized up to about $700 million, backed by future commercial property tax growth captured in a zone around Willow Bend, to support bonds for the project	Previously authorized by the city; how it is used now depends on the next financing plan
Venue taxes	Proposed taxes on hotel stays, short-term rental cars, arena admissions, parking, and other venue-related activity, to help repay the bonds	Not approved by voters
Plano property tax rate	The plan was designed to avoid raising Plano's existing property tax rate	Not changed by this vote
Alternative financing	City officials indicated other arrangements could be considered if the proposition failed	To be determined

Sources: Candy's Dirt, Axios Dallas.

What it means for Plano homeowners and buyers

This is the measure that confuses people most, so here is the clear version: this was not a vote on Plano's property tax rate. The venue taxes would have applied mostly to activities like hotel stays, rental cars, and event tickets. A "no" result does not lower or raise your Plano home's tax rate.

A TIRZ also works differently than a tax increase. It does not raise the tax rate. Instead, it sets aside a portion of the future growth in property tax revenue within a defined zone, often for redevelopment. Since the zone around Willow Bend focuses on commercial property, most Plano homeowners will not see a TIRZ line on their bill tied to this.

What Plano buyers and owners near Willow Bend, Legacy, and west Plano should watch is timing. Without venue tax revenue, the arena and entertainment district financing path is uncertain, and the project timeline could shift while alternatives are studied. If you are buying near Willow Bend partly because of expected redevelopment, factor in that timeline uncertainty. If you are selling nearby, focus on what your home and neighborhood offer today, such as schools, location, and condition, rather than on a project that is still being worked out.

Curious about Plano neighborhoods beyond Willow Bend? See our guide to the best neighborhoods in Plano, Texas.

Dallas County Prop A: The Proposed 2.4-Cent Property Tax Increase

Dallas County's Proposition A asked voters to raise the county's property tax rate by about 2.4 cents per $100 of taxable value. The added revenue, estimated at roughly $102.9 million to $103 million per year, would have gone toward homelessness response, expanded mental health services, and housing stability programs.

Unofficial returns reported by Candy's Dirt showed 334,502 votes for (48.1%) and 360,351 against (51.9%) as of 1 a.m. KERA reported a similar 48% to 52% split with all vote centers reporting.

The rate that would have applied vs. the rate that applies now

According to CBS Texas reporting, approval would have raised the county rate to $0.248650 per $100 of taxable value. With the measure rejected, the county falls back to its lower voter-approval rate of $0.224650 per $100. The difference is the 2.4 cents per $100 that was on the ballot.

What Prop A would have cost on sample home values

The math is straightforward: taxable value divided by 100, multiplied by $0.024. Remember that "taxable value" is after exemptions like the homestead exemption, so it is often lower than your appraised market value.

Taxable Home Value	Proposed Added Cost per Year	Per Month (approx.)
$200,000	About $48	About $4
$300,000	About $72	About $6
$400,000	About $96	About $8
$500,000	About $120	About $10
$750,000	About $180	About $15

The $300,000 example (about $72 a year) matches figures reported by CBS Texas and KRLD. Other rows are our calculations using the same 2.4-cent figure.

Context on the need

Housing Forward, the nonprofit that coordinates homelessness response in Dallas and Collin counties, estimated the funding could have helped about 4,500 additional households exit homelessness each year, according to CBS Texas as cited by Candy's Dirt. Housing Forward's January 2026 point-in-time count found 3,513 people experiencing homelessness across Dallas and Collin counties, including 1,077 who were unsheltered. KRLD noted the proposed increase did not include a sunset date.

What it means for Dallas County homeowners

If you own a home anywhere in Dallas County, including Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, Richardson (the Dallas County portion), Irving, Grand Prairie, and others, the proposed 2.4-cent county increase will not appear on your bill as a result of this vote. Your county portion will be based on the lower rate. The county still sets its rate and budget each year, and your total bill also includes city, school district, and special district rates, so your overall bill can still change for other reasons, including appraisal changes.

Collin County $817.5 Million Bond: All Four Propositions Failed

Collin County voters rejected every proposition in the county's $817.5 million bond package, according to final unofficial results with all vote centers reporting, as reported by Community Impact and the Collin County unofficial summary results report.

Collin County propositions by the numbers

Proposition	Purpose	Amount	For	Against	Result
Prop A	Courts and detention facilities	$296.5 million	158,685 (37.41%)	265,539 (62.59%)	Failed
Prop B	Roads and bridges	$475 million	204,907 (48.33%)	219,065 (51.67%)	Failed (closest)
Prop C	Parks and open space	$6 million	197,460 (46.68%)	225,561 (53.32%)	Failed
Prop D	Elections and records facilities	$40 million	126,279 (30.03%)	294,202 (69.97%)	Failed
Total		$817.5 million			All failed

Sources: Community Impact, Collin County Elections. All results unofficial until canvassed.

Property tax impact in Collin County

County officials had said the bond did not carry an explicit tax increase. Instead, they described a potential maximum debt service tax rate of about 4.95 cents in 2031 that would be flexible and dependent on population growth, according to Community Impact. With all four propositions rejected, the debt service tied to this package will not be added as proposed.

Road and facility timelines

For many Collin County homeowners, Prop B is the one to watch. It was the largest proposition and came within about 14,000 votes of passing. A Collin County commissioner told Community Impact that without it, major road projects such as the Collin County Outer Loop and Dallas North Tollway improvements would likely stall. County officials had originally identified roughly $1.2 billion in needs before narrowing the package to $817.5 million.

The county also noted that the jail is near capacity, and without Prop A funding it may need to look at alternatives such as leasing space elsewhere.

What this means in plain terms: growth in McKinney, Frisco, Prosper, Celina, Anna, Princeton, Allen, and the rest of Collin County is not slowing down, but some county-funded road and facility projects may take longer to arrive. If you are buying in a fast-growing area partly because of a planned road expansion, ask about the funding source and current timeline before you count on it. City, state (TxDOT), and toll authority projects are funded separately and may not be affected the same way.

Living in Collin County also means understanding HOAs, special districts, and other costs that can affect your monthly payment. Our Frisco HOA buyer's guide is a helpful place to start.

Nearby School Bond Results: Irving, Keller, and McKinney ISDs

School district bonds and tax-rate elections affect both your property tax bill and the facilities your kids may use. According to KRLD, several large school packages in the area also failed on Nov. 3.

District	Package	Result (unofficial)	What Buyers Should Ask
Irving ISD	About $1 billion across four propositions	All four failed	Campus renovation and replacement timelines, current capacity
Keller ISD	$828 million	Failed	Facility plans, any campus consolidation or boundary discussions
McKinney ISD	$500 million bond plus a tax-rate adjustment	Both failed	Growth-area capacity, planned new campuses, current tax rate

For homeowners, a failed school bond means the district will not issue that new debt as proposed, and a failed tax-rate adjustment means the proposed rate change does not take effect. For buyers, the bigger question is usually capacity and campus assignment. If you are buying in a growing part of McKinney, or an older area of Irving or Keller, confirm your attendance zone and check whether any campuses are near capacity. Districts often return to voters with revised proposals, so it is worth following board meetings over the next year.

What Changes and What Does Not on Your Tax Bill

This table pulls it all together so you can quickly see where you stand.

Item	Changes Because of the Nov. 3 Vote?	Details
Dallas County rate	Yes, the proposed increase is off the table	Rate falls back to the $0.224650 per $100 voter-approval rate instead of $0.248650
City of Dallas debt from the $443M bond	Yes, it will not be issued	Possible revised proposal could come back, with May 2027 mentioned by advocates
Plano property tax rate	No	The venue taxes were not a property tax rate measure
Plano hotel, rental car, and venue taxes	Yes, not authorized	Arena financing alternatives may be studied
Collin County bond debt service	Yes, not added as proposed	Potential rate of up to about 4.95 cents by 2031 tied to this package will not apply
School district rates (Irving, Keller, McKinney)	Proposed bond debt and McKinney rate change do not take effect	Districts set rates annually and may bring new proposals
Your appraised value	No	Set by your county appraisal district, separate from these votes
Homestead and other exemptions	No	Still available, and still worth filing
City, school, and special district annual budgets	No	Still set each year through normal rate-setting

The key point: these results took some proposed increases off the table, but your total bill still depends on appraisals, exemptions, and each taxing unit's annual rate decisions.

What Homeowners, Buyers, and Sellers Should Do Next

Here are six practical steps to put the North Texas bond election results 2026 to work for your situation.

Step 1: Pull your latest tax bill and read the line items

Your property tax bill lists each taxing unit separately: county, city, school district, community college, hospital district, and sometimes a MUD or special district. Look at each line so you know which entities affect your total. That makes it easier to tell which votes and rate changes actually touch your bill.

Step 2: Confirm whether you are in Dallas County or Collin County

Some cities straddle county lines. Parts of Dallas, Richardson, Garland, Plano, Carrollton, and Wylie sit in more than one county. The Dallas County Prop A result matters only if your home is in Dallas County, and the Collin County bond result matters only if your home is in Collin County. Check your appraisal district record (Dallas Central Appraisal District or Collin Central Appraisal District) to confirm.

Step 3: File or verify your homestead exemption

The homestead exemption lowers your taxable value, which lowers your bill regardless of how any rate vote turns out. If you bought recently, make sure it is on file. Our guide to the homestead exemption in Plano, Texas walks through the process, and the basics apply across North Texas.

Step 4: Watch the calendar for revised proposals

Failed bonds often come back in a different form. In Dallas, advocates for a revised public safety proposal have pointed to a possible May 2027 ballot. School districts and Collin County may also revisit their plans. Sign up for city, county, and ISD email updates so you see proposals early, when public input sessions are open.

Step 5: Verify school capacity and attendance zones before you buy

If you are buying in McKinney, Irving, or Keller ISDs, call the district or check its website for your address's campus assignment and any capacity concerns. Do not rely only on a listing description. Boundaries can change when districts manage growth without new facilities.

Step 6: Check road project timelines that affect your commute

If a planned road, like segments of the Collin County Outer Loop or Dallas North Tollway improvements, is part of why you are choosing a location, ask whether the project relies on county bond funding and what the current schedule looks like. Your OnDemand Realty agent can help you find the right local sources. And if you are weighing whether now is the right time to buy at all, our rent vs. buy in Plano 2026 analysis breaks down the numbers.

A note for sellers

These votes are not a reason to rush or delay a sale. Buyers will still ask about taxes, schools, and commutes, so it helps to have your current tax bill, exemption status, and school assignment handy. Clear, accurate information builds buyer confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did the North Texas bond election results 2026 raise my property taxes?

No new tax rate increase was approved by the measures covered here. Dallas County's proposed 2.4-cent increase failed, Dallas's $443 million bond failed, Collin County's $817.5 million bond failed, and Plano's venue taxes were not property taxes. Your bill can still change because of appraisals or each taxing unit's normal annual rate-setting.

How much would Dallas County Prop A have cost me?

About 2.4 cents per $100 of taxable value. On a $300,000 taxable home, that is roughly $72 a year. Since the measure failed, that increase will not apply, and the county rate falls back to the $0.224650 per $100 voter-approval rate, according to CBS Texas.

Is the Dallas Stars arena in Plano canceled?

Not necessarily. Voters rejected the venue taxes that would have helped repay arena bonds. The city had separately authorized up to about $700 million through a TIRZ around The Shops at Willow Bend, and officials indicated alternative financing could be considered. The project's financing path and timeline are now uncertain.

Will Collin County roads like the Outer Loop be delayed?

Possibly. A Collin County commissioner told Community Impact that the failure of Prop B, the $475 million roads and bridges proposition, would likely stall projects like the Outer Loop and Dallas North Tollway improvements. Projects funded by cities, TxDOT, or toll authorities are separate and may continue on their own schedules.

Could the Dallas public safety bond come back?

It could. Advocates for a revised proposal have pointed to a possible May 2027 ballot. Any new proposal could differ in size or structure, so watch City of Dallas announcements if you own or are buying in Dallas.

Will these election results change home prices in Dallas or Collin County?

We would not expect these votes, on their own, to push home prices up or down. Prices depend on many factors, including interest rates, inventory, jobs, and local demand. These results mainly affect which proposed tax increases and public projects move forward and when. Talk with a local agent for current neighborhood-level market data.

Buying or Selling in North Texas? OnDemand Realty Can Help

Local ballot measures, tax rates, school zones, and road plans all shape what it really costs to own a home in North Texas. The OnDemand Realty team helps buyers and sellers across Dallas, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and the surrounding area make sense of these details so you can make confident decisions. Visit www.ondemanddfw.com to search homes, explore our local guides, and connect with an OnDemand Realty agent.

Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Election results cited are unofficial as reported by the linked sources on Nov. 4, 2026, and remain unofficial until canvassed; final certified totals may differ. Tax examples are estimates. Confirm your specific tax situation with your county appraisal district, tax assessor-collector, or a qualified tax professional.