Bond Overview
Fort Worth is asking voters to approve $845 million across six propositions for streets, public safety, parks, housing, libraries, and economic development. The city plans to pay for these bonds using growth in property values — not by raising your tax rate.
Why does the ballot say "TAX INCREASE"?
Fort Worth plans to pay for bonds using growth in property values, not by raising your tax rate. The ballot will say 'TAX INCREASE' because state law requires that language for any new bond debt, even when the city does not plan to raise the rate.
- $845M across 6 propositions
- $0 tax rate increase (capacity growth)
- 9 charter amendments also on ballot
- 177 BalancingAct community submissions
Proposition Breakdown
Streets & Mobility
Reconstruction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of Fort Worth streets, bridges, and transportation infrastructure. Continues the city's established streets bond program.
View details →Parks & Open Space
Improvements to parks, trails, and recreation facilities citywide. Includes new amenities and deferred maintenance across the parks system.
View details →Public Libraries
Library facility improvements, technology upgrades, and branch enhancements. Supports the library system serving Fort Worth's growing population.
View details →Affordable Housing
Fort Worth's first-ever voter-approved affordable housing bond. Funds housing production, preservation, and land acquisition — a historic step for Texas's largest city without a prior housing bond.
View details →Police, Fire & Emergency Communications
Fire stations, police facilities, and public safety infrastructure improvements. Addresses aging facilities and capacity needs across the city.
View details →Animal Care
Animal Care and Adoption Center improvements and expanded capacity. Addresses facility conditions at the city's animal services campus.
View details →Prop D Housing Spotlight
Fort Worth's $10 million housing allocation is the smallest among peer Texas cities. While any housing investment is better than none, the scale raises questions about meaningful impact in a metro where housing costs have increased 40%+ since 2020.
Texas City Housing Bond Allocations
How Fort Worth's $10M compares to peer cities
What It Costs You
Fort Worth plans to pay for bonds using growth in property values, not by raising your tax rate. The ballot will say 'TAX INCREASE' because state law requires that language for any new bond debt, even when the city does not plan to raise the rate.
Community Engagement
Charter Amendments (Props G-O)
In addition to the bond propositions, Fort Worth voters will decide on 9 charter amendments that update city governance procedures.
HH Position
$0 rate increase through capacity growth methodology. Streets and public safety propositions are well-structured. Prop D housing allocation ($10M) is symbolic — demand measurable impact metrics and independent tracking.
Accountability Demands
- Independent citizen oversight committee with quarterly public reporting
- Prop D housing funds tracked separately with annual impact metrics
- Geographic equity analysis published for all proposition spending
How did we reach this recommendation for Fort Worth?
Read the full analytical framework and methodologyGet the Fort Worth Voter Guide
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