Fort Worth bond and charter elections occur Saturday, May 2. The 2026 bond proposal last year started as an $800 million, five-proposition package, but after hearing public comment and hosting several community meetings, the numbers may have been adjusted.
Let’s take a look at where the package stands and what Fort Worth residents will be voting for or against on Saturday, May 2.
Show me the money
The $845 million bond will not result in a property tax increase for residents. The proposed capital projects focus on mitigating congestion, developing the economy, and constructing new public facilities.
Budget biggies
Proposition A: $511 million for streets and mobility
Road infrastructure represents 60% of the proposal, with nearly 100 individual projects ranging from major roadway reconstruction to sidewalks and streetlights.
Proposition B: $185 million for parks and open space
Over 22% of the funding is proposed to be set aside for public recreation spaces, including the $140 million Gateway Park Master Plan and the $30 million reconstruction of the Atatiana Carr-Jefferson at Hillside Community Center.
Proposition C: $14 million for the Fort Worth Public Library
Funds will cover the relocation of the history center and renovations for the expansions for the Southwest Regional and Diamond Hill branches, as well as public art across multiple locations.
Proposition D: $10 million for affordable housing
Funds will support several affordable housing projects, which will provide more homes for rent or purchase.
Proposition E: $64 million for public safety
Over half of the public safety budget is designated for a new fire station near Tarleton State University’s Fort Worth campus, the reconstruction of Station 40 near Eagle Mountain Lake, and the renovation of the city’s 911 Call Center.
Proposition F: $60 million for animal care
Most of the funding will go to a new 45,000-sqft animal shelter to replace the Silcox shelter.
What else?
As part of the bond election, the city is also holding a charter election for nine possible amendments. These could make technical changes, like City Council compensation. Learn more.
Find your polling location
Tarrant County polling places will be open on Saturday, May 2, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. If you’re unsure where to go, you can request voter information that provides your registration status + polling location. The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is Monday, April 20. Early voting is open Monday, April 20-Tuesday, April 28 at these locations. You’re required to show either a photo ID or documentation that verifies your current address.
