Voters across North Texas head to the polls Tuesday, November 3, to decide a range of local ballot measures alongside the major races for state and federal office.
School funding, property taxes, public infrastructure and local government spending are among the issues that can directly affect residents' finances and communities.
Unlike statewide contests, these down-ballot measures vary by jurisdiction. A voter in Dallas may see different propositions from someone in Fort Worth, Frisco, McKinney or another North Texas community.
The outcome of a bond election can determine whether a local government moves forward with major construction projects, while a school tax election can affect district funding and property tax bills. Some measures require voter approval before a city, county or school district can proceed.
The most significant measures include Dallas' $443 million public safety bond proposal, which would fund police training facilities, a new emergency operations and 911 center, crime lab improvements and a replacement fire station. City officials say approval is not expected to increase the city's property tax rate.
Dallas County voters are considering a separate property tax proposal to fund homelessness reduction and mental health services.
In Collin County, four bond propositions totaling $817.5 million would finance roads and bridges, court and detention facilities, parks, and election facilities. Plano voters will also decide whether to authorize several taxes to help finance a multipurpose venue at the Shops at Willow Bend.
Education is another major focus. Irving ISD has four bond propositions totaling approximately $952 million for school construction, renovations, technology and multipurpose facilities. McKinney ISD is seeking approval for a $500 million package, while Keller ISD has five propositions covering school improvements, technology and athletics. Other proposals address public safety staffing in Garland and University Park, transportation improvements in Anna and Wylie, and municipal facilities in North Richland Hills.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Voters in line by 7 p.m. can still cast a ballot. Residents should review their individual sample ballots because local propositions differ by address.
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