Bexar County, Texas ballot measures

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2025

See also: Texas 2025 local ballot measures

November 4

Bexar County, Texas, Proposition A, Increase Hotel Occupancy Tax to Fund Coliseum Complex Venue Project Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the county to increase the county hotel occupancy tax to a maximum rate of 2%, for a combined rate of 17%,  and use revenue from the county hotel tax and the county's short-term motor vehicle rental tax (5%) to fund the Coliseum Complex Venue Project.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the county to increase the county hotel occupancy tax to a maximum rate of 2%, for a combined rate of 17%, and use revenue from the county hotel tax and the county's short-term motor vehicle rental tax (5%) to fund the Coliseum Complex Venue Project.

Bexar County, Texas, Proposition B, Increase Hotel Occupancy Tax to Fund San Antonio Spurs Arena Venue Project Measure (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports authorizing the county to increase the county hotel occupancy tax to a maximum rate of 2%, for a combined rate of 17%, and use revenue from the county hotel tax and the county's short-term motor vehicle rental tax (5%) to fund the San Antonio Spurs Arena Venue Project.

A "no" vote opposes authorizing the county to increase the county hotel occupancy tax to a maximum rate of 2%, for a combined rate of 17%, and use revenue from the county hotel tax and the county's short-term motor vehicle rental tax (5%) to fund the San Antonio Spurs Arena Venue Project.

East Central Independent School District, Texas, Measure A, Increase Property Tax Measure (2025):

A "yes" vote supports increasing the property tax rate to $981.90 per $100,000 in assessed value, which would provide an additional $7.6 million in revenue for the school district. 

A "no" vote opposes increasing the property tax rate to $981.90 per $100,000 in assessed value each year, thus maintaining the tax rate as $882.90 per $100,000 in assessed value. 

Judson Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Increase Property Tax Measure (2025):

A "yes" vote supports increasing the property tax rate to $1,079.60 per $100,000 in assessed value, which would provide more than $3.8 million in additional revenue for the school district.

A "no" vote opposes increasing the property tax rate to $1,079.60 per $100,000 in assessed value, thus maintaining the tax rate as $1,034.60 per $100,000. 

North East Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue to Fund Building Repairs and Improvements and Bus Acquisition Measure (2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing more than $400 million in bonds to fund both renovations and improvements to school facilities and the purchase of new school buses and vehicles. 

A "no" vote opposes issuing more than $400 million in bonds to fund both renovations and improvements to school facilities and the purchase of new school buses and vehicles. 

North East Independent School District, Texas, Proposition B, Bond Issue to Fund Instructional Technology Programs Measure (2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing $53.48 million in bonds to fund the acquisition of new instructional technology equipment and the updating of old equipment. 

A "no" vote opposes issuing $53.48 million in bonds to fund the acquisition of new instructional technology equipment and the updating of old equipment. 

North East Independent School District, Texas, Proposition C, Bond Issue to Fund Athletic Facilities Measure (2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing more than $29 million in bonds to fund athletic facilities, including: 

  • the Blossom Athletics Center;
  • the North East Sports Park; and
  • the District's Softball Complex.

A "no" vote opposes issuing more than $29 million in bonds to fund the district's athletic facilities.

North East Independent School District, Texas, Proposition D, Bond Issue to Fund Sports Stadiums in the District Measure (2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing more than $9 million in bonds to fund sports stadiums in the district, including the Jerry Comalander and Heroes Stadiums. 

A "no" vote opposes issuing more than $9 million in bonds to fund sports stadiums in the district, including the Jerry Comalander and Heroes Stadiums. 

North East Independent School District, Texas, Proposition E, Bond Issue to Fund Natatoriums in the District Measure (2025):

A "yes" vote supports issuing more than $2 million in bonds to fund natatoriums, including the Josh Davis Natatorium and Walker Natatorium. 

A "no" vote opposes issuing more than $2 million in bonds to fund natatoriums, including the Josh Davis Natatorium and Walker Natatorium.


May 3

Alamo Community College District, Texas, Proposition A, Facilities Bond Measure (May 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the Alamo Community College District to issue $987 million in general obligation bonds to fund the design, construction, renovation, and equipping of college facilities and purchase necessary sites, with bonds repaid through a property tax levy.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the Alamo Community College District to issue $987 million in general obligation bonds to fund the design, construction, renovation, and equipping of college facilities and purchase necessary sites, with bonds repaid through a property tax levy.

Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 1, Texas, Proposition A, Sales Tax Measure (May 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported adopting a local sales and use tax at a rate of up to 1.5% within the district.

A "no" vote opposed adopting a local sales and use tax at a rate of up to 1.5% within the district.

East Central Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, School Bond Measure (May 2025):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $309.15 million in bonds to fund school facilities, including a new high school and two elementary schools, repaid through a property tax increase.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $309.15 million in bonds to fund school facilities, including a new high school and two elementary schools, repaid through a property tax increase.


2024

See also: Texas 2024 local ballot measures

November 5

East Central Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, School Tax Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported ratifying the ad valorem tax rate of $932 per $100,000 in assessed value.

A "no" vote opposed ratifying the ad valorem tax rate of $932 per $100,000 in assessed value.

East Central Independent School District, Texas, Proposition B, School Facilities Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $331 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund school facilities, and levying taxes to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $331 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund school facilities.

East Central Independent School District, Texas, Proposition C, School Stadium Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $10 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund school stadium facilities, and levying taxes to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $10 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund school stadium facilities.

East Central Independent School District, Texas, Proposition D, Outdoor Recreational Facilities Bond Measure (November 2024):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $18.8 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund outdoor recreational facilities, and levying taxes to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $18.8 million in bonds, with revenue going to fund outdoor recreational facilities.

San Antonio, Texas, Proposition A, Ethics Review Board Charter Amendment (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to add a definition of "conflicts of interest" to Article XIII, require sufficient funding to the Ethics Review Board, and authorize the Board to accept or decline complaints that have been resolved by another entity.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to add a definition of "conflicts of interest" to Article XIII, require sufficient funding to the Ethics Review Board, and authorize the Board to accept or decline complaints that have been resolved by another entity.

San Antonio, Texas, Proposition B, Language Modernization Charter Amendment (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported revising or eliminating provisions of the city charter which have been superseded by state law.

A "no" vote opposed revising or eliminating provisions of the city charter which have been superseded by state law.

San Antonio, Texas, Proposition C, City Manager Tenure and Compensation Charter Amendment (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to grant the city council the authority to set full terms of the city manager's employment, including tenure and compensation.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to grant the city council the authority to set full terms of the city manager's employment, including tenure and compensation.

San Antonio, Texas, Proposition D, City Employee Political Activity Charter Amendment (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to allow city employees to participate in local political activity consistent with state and federal law while protecting employees against political retribution, and maintaining a general prohibition on participation in politics for the city leadership team.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to allow city employees to participate in local political activity consistent with state and federal law while protecting employees against political retribution, and maintaining a general prohibition on participation in politics for the city leadership team.

San Antonio, Texas, Proposition E, City Council Compensation Charter Amendment (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to set and limit the compensation for city council members and the mayor at $70,200 and $87,800 annually.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to set and limit the compensation for city council members and the mayor at $70,200 and $87,800 annually.

San Antonio, Texas, Proposition F, City Council Terms Charter Amendment (November 2024):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to extend the terms of all elected members of the city council, including the mayor, from two years to four years, and changing the term limits from four full terms to two full terms.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to extend the terms of all elected members of the city council, including the mayor, from two years to four years, and changing the term limits from four full terms to two full terms.


2023

See also: Texas 2023 local ballot measures

May 6

San Antonio, Texas, Proposition A, Law Enforcement on Abortion, Marijuana, and Police Actions Charter Amendment (May 2023):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported: 

  • establishing a city justice director appointed by the mayor and city council;
  • prohibiting police from issuing citations or making arrests for certain misdemeanor marijuana possession offenses;
  • prohibiting police from enforcing criminal abortion laws;
  • banning no-knock warrants and chokeholds by law enforcement; and
  • using citations instead of arrests for certain misdemeanors.

A "no" vote opposed this initiative to establish a justice director, prohibit police from issuing citations or making arrests for certain misdemeanor marijuana possession offenses, prohibit police from enforcing criminal abortion laws, and change policing practices.


2022

See also: Texas 2022 local ballot measures

May 7

San Antonio, Texas, Proposition A, Streets and Sidewalks Projects Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $471,557,000 in bonds to fund projects on streets, bridges, and sidewalks.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $471,557,000 in bonds to fund projects on streets, bridges, and sidewalks.

San Antonio, Texas, Proposition B, Drainage and Flood Projects Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $169,873,000 in bonds to fund flood control and drainage projects.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $169,873,000 in bonds to fund flood control and drainage projects.

San Antonio, Texas, Proposition C, Parks and Recreation Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $271,915,000 in bonds to fund parks and recreation projects.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $271,915,000 in bonds to fund parks and recreation projects.

San Antonio, Texas, Proposition D, Library and Cultural Facilities Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $58,375,000 in bonds to fund projects on library and cultural facilities.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $58,375,000 in bonds to fund projects on library and cultural facilities.

San Antonio, Texas, Proposition E, Public Safety Facilities Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $78,280,000 in bonds to fund projects on public safety facilities.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $78,280,000 in bonds to fund projects on public safety facilities.

San Antonio, Texas, Proposition F, Housing Projects Bond Issue (May 2022):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $150,000,000 in bonds to fund projects related to housing.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city of San Antonio to issue $150,000,000 in bonds to fund projects related to housing.


2021

See also: Texas 2021 local ballot measures

November 2

Alamo Heights Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Property Tax (November 2021):  ✔

A “yes” vote supported authorizing an annual property tax rate of $1.1934, thereby generating an estimated $2,787,591 per year for district maintenance and operations.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing an annual property tax rate of $1.1934.

East Central Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the East Central Independent School District to issue up to $172,450,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund facilities and requiring a property tax levy.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the East Central Independent School District to issue up to $172,450,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund facilities and requiring a property tax levy.

Judson Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✖

A yes” vote supported authorizing the Judson Independent School District to issue up to $252,300,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school facilities and requiring a property tax levy.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Judson Independent School District to issue up to $252,300,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund school facilities and requiring a property tax levy.

Judson Independent School District, Texas, Proposition B, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Judson Independent School District to issue up to $14,900,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund recreational facilities and requiring a property tax levy.

A novote opposed authorizing the Judson Independent School District to issue up to $14,900,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund recreational facilities and requiring a property tax levy.

Judson Independent School District, Texas, Proposition C, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Judson Independent School District to issue up to $35,300,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund instructional techonology and requiring a property tax levy.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Judson Independent School District to issue up to $35,300,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund instructional technology and requiring a property tax levy.

Southside Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Bond Issue (November 2021):  ✖

A “yes” vote supported authorizing the Southside Independent School District to issue up to $52,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund building developments and busses and requiring a property tax levy.

A “no” vote opposed authorizing the Southside Independent School District to issue up to $52,000,000 in bonds with bond revenue going to fund building developments and busses and requiring a property tax levy.


May 1

See also: Texas 2021 local ballot measures

San Antonio, Texas, Proposition A, Public Purpose Bond Issuance Charter Amendment (May 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to allow the city to issue bonds for public purposes and improvements not prohibited by the Texas Constitution or general laws, replacing the existing requirement that bonds be used to construct, acquire, equip, renovate, improve and repair public works.

A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to allow the city to issue bonds for public purposes and improvements not prohibited by the Texas Constitution or general laws, thereby maintaining the existing requirement that bonds be used to construct, acquire, equip, renovate, improve and repair public works.

San Antonio, Texas, Proposition B, Repeal Police Collective Bargaining Initiative (May 2021):  ✖

A "yes" vote supported repealing local authority for collective bargaining with the San Antonio Police Officers Association to negotiate wages, healthcare, leave, and other policies. As of 2020, Chapter 174 of state law allows cities the option to negotiate with unions through collective bargaining. 

A "no" vote opposed repealing local authority granting collective bargaining to police officers under Chapter 174 of state law.


2018

November 6

See also: November 6, 2018 ballot measures in Texas

Proposition A: Bexar County ESD Sales Tax Approveda
Proposition A: Southwest ISD Bond Election Approveda
Proposition A: San Antonio Referendum Process Defeatedd
Proposition B: San Antonio City Manager Term Limits Approveda
Proposition C: San Antonio Binding Arbitration Approveda
Proposition A Lackland: San Antonio Annexation Defeatedd
Proposition A Camp Bullis: San Antonio Annexation Defeatedd

May 5

See also: May 5, 2018 ballot measures in Texas

Northside Independent School District Bond Issue Approveda


2015

May 9

See also: May 9, 2015 ballot measures in Texas

Approveda City of San Antonio Edwards Aquifer Protection Venue Project & Sales Tax, Proposition 1 (May 2015)
Approveda City of San Antonio Parks Development and Expansion Venue Project & Sales Tax, Proposition 2 (May 2015)
Approveda City of San Antonio Initiative Requiring Voter Approval of Streetcar and Light Rail Projects, Amendment 1 (May 2015)
Approveda City of San Antonio Council and Mayor Salaries, Amendment 2 (May 2015)
Approveda City of San Antonio Council and Mayor Vacancy Procedure, Amendment 3 (May 2015)
Approveda City of San Antonio Removal of Outdated Language in Charter, Amendment 4 (May 2015)

2009

November 3

See also: November 3, 2009 ballot measures in Texas

Defeatedd Alamo Heights Public Safety Bond (November 2009)
Approveda Alamo Heights Residential Speed Limit Reduction (November 2009)
Approveda Windcrest Local Sales and Use Tax (November 2009)
Defeatedd South San Antonio Independent School District Bond Issue (November 2009)

2008

November 4

Approveda San Antonio term limits, 2008

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