Dallas ISD
$6.2BLargest school bond in Texas history — 26 replacement schools, technology refresh, and safety upgrades across all 140,000+ students.
View Guide →$7.9 Billion in Public Capital.
One Saturday.
Here’s What You Need to Know.
Four jurisdictions. 4 bond elections. May 2, 2026.
Four Jurisdictions
What's on the Ballot
$7.9 billion across four DFW jurisdictions on May 2, 2026. Select a card to see full breakdowns — propositions, tax impact, and accountability record.
City of Fort Worth
$845MNo projected tax-rate increase; covers streets, public safety, parks, and the city's first-ever affordable-housing bond proposition.
View Guide →City of Grand Prairie
$327MFirst major bond in 25 years — streets, drainage, parks, and public facilities across a three-county service area.
View Guide →Arlington ISD
$501MSchool modernization, safety improvements, and career-education facilities; strongest accountability record in this cohort.
View Guide →Personal Tax Impact
What Will This Cost You?
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What the Data Shows
What We Found
Three data points emerged from an independent review of all four jurisdictions.
$701M Per Year
Combined Dallas and Tarrant County property value lost annually to PFC tax exemptions — eroding the same tax base voters are being asked to bond against.
See the data →Same Law. Radically Different Execution.
Arlington ISD: 100/100 FIRST score, Moody’s Aa1, published meeting minutes. Dallas ISD: zero public CBSC minutes, $9M vs. $34.45M budget discrepancy on one campus.
See the data →Grand Prairie: 25 Years Between Bonds
The same structural trust deficit that caused Laredo’s $417M bond to fail at 85% against. Per-capita ask nearly identical. The difference is in how the city communicates and delivers.
See the data →Accountability Comparison
How Transparent Is Your Jurisdiction?
Comparing accountability structures across all four bond elections.
| Dimension | Dallas ISD | Fort Worth | Grand Prairie | Arlington ISD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizen OversightDoes the jurisdiction have a formal citizen oversight committee for bond spending? | CBSC (no public minutes) ↗ | Independent citizen committee planned | To be established | CNSC community process ↗ |
| Public ReportingHow frequently and transparently does the jurisdiction report on bond project progress? | Dashboard exists but disclaims accuracy ↗ | Quarterly reporting committed ↗ | No prior bond reporting baseline | Regular board updates ↗ |
| Community EngagementHow did the jurisdiction engage the community in designing the bond program? | Standard public hearings | 177 BalancingAct submissions + 9 district meetings ↗ | 5 public info sessions scheduled ↗ | Facility tours + public input sessions |
| Prior Bond Track RecordHow well did the jurisdiction deliver on its most recent bond program? | Mixed — schools delivered, governance gaps | 2018 bond delivered on schedule | First bond in 25 years — no recent track record | Phase 5 deferrals from 2019 bond |
| Financial TransparencyHow accessible is budget and spending data to the public? | Bond website with caveats ↗ | Open budget portal ↗ | AAA-rated fiscal management ↗ | FCI data published ↗ |
Key Dates
Between Now and the Ballot
March 26, 2026
GP Tony Shotwell Life Center Session
2750 Graham St, Grand Prairie. Bond information session, 6:30–8:00 PM.
April 2, 2026
Voter Registration Deadline
Must be registered to vote in the May 2 election. Check your status at votetexas.gov.
April 2, 2026
GP City Hall Info Session
City Hall Council Briefing Room, 300 W. Main St., Grand Prairie. Bond information session, 6:30–8:00 PM.
April 9, 2026
GP Dalworth Recreation Center
2012 Spikes St., Grand Prairie. Bond information session, 6:30 PM.
April 11, 2026
GP Warmack Library Session
760 Bardin Rd., Grand Prairie. Bond information session, 6:30 PM.
April 14, 2026
Dallas ISD Bond Town Hall — South Dallas — Dallas ISD Bond Info ↗
Community information session on the $6.2B bond program. Propositions A–D. Visit dallasisd.org/bond for confirmed session dates and locations.
April 15, 2026
Arlington ISD Bond Information — AISD Financial Transparency ↗
Visit Arlington ISD's financial transparency page for bond program details and credit information.
April 20, 2026 – April 28, 2026
Early Voting Begins
Early voting opens across Dallas, Tarrant, and Ellis Counties. Runs through April 28. All four bond elections on the same ballot.
April 23, 2026
GP The Summit Info Session
2975 S. Belt Line Rd., Grand Prairie. Bond information session.
April 27, 2026
GP Memorial Library Session
901 Conover Dr., Grand Prairie. Final Grand Prairie bond information session.
April 27, 2026
GP Midlothian Info Session
11005 Davis Dr., Midlothian, TX 76065. Bond information session — time TBD.
April 28, 2026
Early Voting Ends
Last day to vote early in all four jurisdictions.
April 30, 2026
Fort Worth Bond — Real Estate Council Session — Event details ↗
"Strengthening Fort Worth's Future: An Inside Look at the 2026 Bond Program" hosted by the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth. Educational session on all six bond propositions.
May 2, 2026
Election Day
Dallas ISD (4 props), Fort Worth (6 props + 9 charter), Grand Prairie (3 props), and Arlington ISD (3 props) all on the ballot.