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2025
- See also: Texas 2025 local ballot measures
May 3
• Garland, Texas, Proposition A, Street Improvements Bond Measure (May 2025): ✔
A "yes" vote supported issuing $230 million in bonds for street improvements and levying a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $230 million in bonds for street improvements and levying a tax to repay the bonds. |
• Garland, Texas, Proposition B, Economic Development Programs Bond Measure (May 2025): ✔
A "yes" vote supported issuing $75 million in bonds for the city's economic development programs and levying a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $75 million in bonds for the city's economic development programs and levying a tax to repay the bonds. |
• Garland, Texas, Proposition C, Cultural Arts Facility Bond Measure (May 2025): ✔
A "yes" vote supported issuing $25 million in bonds to fund cultural arts facilities and levying a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $25 million in bonds to fund cultural arts facilities and levying a tax to repay the bonds. |
• Garland, Texas, Proposition D, Parks and Recreation Facilities Bond Measure (May 2025): ✔
A "yes" vote supported issuing $30 million in bonds to fund parks and recreation facilities and levying a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $30 million in bonds to fund parks and recreation facilities and levying a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "yes" vote supported issuing $578.5 million in bonds for school facilities and levying a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $578.5 million in bonds for school facilities and levying a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "yes" vote supported issuing $21.5 million in bonds for technology equipment and levying a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $21.5 million in bonds for technology equipment and levying a tax to repay the bonds. |
2024
- See also: Texas 2024 local ballot measures
November 5
• Dallas, Texas, Proposition A, Changes to City Employee Retirement Fund Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending city code to make changes to the city employees' retirement fund's governing board, contribution amounts, and the process to amend this chapter of city code. |
A "no" vote opposed amending city code to make changes to the city employees' retirement fund's governing board, contribution amounts, and the process to amend this chapter of city code. |
• Dallas, Texas, Proposition B, Add Preamble to City Charter Amendment (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to add a preamble that reads: "We, the people of the City of Dallas, under the constitution and laws of the state of Texas, establish this preamble in order to secure the benefits of local self-government and set forth the guiding principles for our city. We affirm the values of our city as an equitable democracy, comprised of representatives that act to make our city fair, equitable, just, and safe for all those who reside within it." |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to add a preamble. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to increase the mayor's salary to $110,000 and city council members' salaries to $90,000 adjusted for inflation beginning on January 1, 2025. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to increase the mayor's salary to $110,000 and city council members' salaries to $90,000 adjusted for inflation beginning on January 1, 2025. |
• Dallas, Texas, Proposition D, Change to City Council Elections Charter Amendment (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to remove the requirement that city council elections be held in May and instead be held according to state law and as designated by city resolution. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to remove the requirement that city council elections be held in May and instead be held according to state law and as designated by city resolution. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to remove the ability for the mayor or city council members to run again after allowing a term to pass after serving the maximum two four-year terms or four two-year terms, respectively. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter, thereby allowing the mayor or city council members to run again after allowing a term to pass after serving the maximum two four-year terms or four two-year terms, respectively. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to require the city council to provide employees to the city secretary and auditor in addition to assistants. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to require the city council to provide employees to the city secretary and auditor in addition to assistants. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to add eligibility criteria for members serving on the redistricting commission. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to add eligibility criteria for members serving on the redistricting commission. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to remove the requirements that members of city boards and commissions be registered voters, qualified voters, or qualified taxpaying citizens. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to remove the requirements that members of city boards and commissions be registered voters, qualified voters, or qualified taxpaying citizens. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to increase the number of days initiative petitioners have to collect signatures from 60 to 120 days and reduces the number of required signatures from 10% of qualified voters to 5%. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to increase the number of days initiative petitioners have to collect signatures from 60 to 120 days and reduces the number of required signatures from 10% of qualified voters to 5%. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to authorize the city council to replace appointments to city boards and commissions before two-year term completion. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to authorize the city council to replace appointments to city boards and commissions before two-year term completion. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to establish the office of the inspector general, which would be appointed by the city council. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to establish the office of the inspector general, which would be appointed by the city council. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to require the terms of associate municipal judges, authorize administrative judge to designate assignments, and require judges to be residents of Dallas within four months of appointment. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to require the terms of associate municipal judges, authorize administrative judge to designate assignments, and require judges to be residents of Dallas within four months of appointment. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to remove the requirement that a city employee must pay half of the cost of an appeal hearing when appealing their discharge or reduction in grade. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to remove the requirement that a city employee must pay half of the cost of an appeal hearing when appealing their discharge or reduction in grade. |
• Dallas, Texas, Proposition Q, Technical Corrections to Charter Amendment (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to make technical corrections and clarifying changes to conform with state law. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to make technical corrections and clarifying changes to conform with state law. |
• Dallas, Texas, Proposition R, Marijuana Decriminalization Charter Amendment (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to decriminalize marijuana, making it the lowest enforcement priority for the Dallas Police Department. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to decriminalize marijuana. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to grant citizens standing to bring a lawsuit against the city, entitles them to seek declaratory and injunctive relief, and waives the city's governmental immunity from suit and liability claims. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to grant citizens standing to bring a lawsuit against the city, entitles them to seek declaratory and injunctive relief, and waives the city's governmental immunity from suit and liability claims. |
• Dallas, Texas, Proposition T, Require Annual Community Survey Charter Amendment (November 2024): ✖
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to require the city to conduct an annual community survey annually with at least 1,400 Dallas residents. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to require the city to conduct an annual community survey annually with at least 1,400 Dallas residents. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to require the city to spend no less than 50% of the annual revenue that exceeds the previous year's annual revenue to fund the Dallas Police and Fire Pension and increasing starting salaries for Dallas police officers and require the city to have at least 4,000 officers. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to require the city to spend no less than 50% of the annual revenue that exceeds the previous year's annual revenue to fund the Dallas Police and Fire Pension and increasing starting salaries for Dallas police officers and require the city to have at least 4,000 officers. |
• Irving, Texas, Proposition A, Allow Collective Bargaining for Fire Fighters Measure (November 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported allowing fire fighters to collectively bargain upon a majority vote of the affected employees and maintaining prohibition and penalties for strikes and lockouts. |
A "no" vote opposed allowing fire fighters to collectively bargain upon a majority vote of the affected employees and maintaining prohibition and penalties for strikes and lockouts. |
May 4
• Dallas, Texas, Proposition A, Infrastructure Improvements Bond Measure (May 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $521,200,000 in bonds to fund public infrastructure improvements and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $521,200,000 in bonds to fund public infrastructure improvements and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
• Dallas, Texas, Proposition B, Parks and Recreation Bond Measure (May 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $345,270,000 in bonds to fund parks and recreation facilities and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $345,270,000 in bonds to fund parks and recreation facilities and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
• Dallas, Texas, Proposition C, Flood and Storm Drainage Facilities Bond Measure (May 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $52,100,000 in bonds to fund flood and storm drainage facilities and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $52,100,000 in bonds to fund flood and storm drainage facilities and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
• Dallas, Texas, Proposition D, Library Facilities Bond Measure (May 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $43,530,000 in bonds to fund library facilities and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $43,530,000 in bonds to fund library facilities and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
• Dallas, Texas, Proposition E, Cultural and Performing Arts Facilities Bond Measure (May 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $75,200,000 in bonds to fund cultural and performing arts facilities and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $75,200,000 in bonds to fund cultural and performing arts facilities and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
• Dallas, Texas, Proposition F, Public Safety Facilities Bond Measure (May 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $90,000,000 in bonds to fund public safety facilities and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $90,000,000 in bonds to fund public safety facilities and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
• Dallas, Texas, Proposition G, Economic Development Bond Measure (May 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $72,300,000 in bonds to fund economic development initiatives and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $72,300,000 in bonds to fund economic development initiatives and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
• Dallas, Texas, Proposition H, Housing Bond Measure (May 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $26,400,000 in bonds to fund housing for low-income households and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $26,400,000 in bonds to fund housing for low-income households and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
• Dallas, Texas, Proposition I, Providing Housing for Homeless Bond Measure (May 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $19,000,000 in bonds to fund housing for the homeless population and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $19,000,000 in bonds to fund housing for the homeless population and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
• Dallas, Texas, Proposition J, Information Technology Facilities Bond Measure (May 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $5,000,000 in bonds to fund information technology facilities and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $5,000,000 in bonds to fund information technology facilities and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
• Garland, Texas, Proposition A, Redefine Term in City Charter Amendment (May 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to redefine term to mean in excess of annual consecutive statutory election dates. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to redefine term, thereby maintaining that term means more than one year of elected service. |
• Garland, Texas, Proposition B, Require Redistricting Every Ten Years Charter Amendment (May 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to require redistricting of city council districts every 10 years. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to require redistricting of city council districts every 10 years, thereby maintaining the existing redistricting schedule of every five years. |
• Garland, Texas, Proposition C, Redistricting Criteria Charter Amendment (May 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to add redistricting criteria including equal population, continuity, compactness, respect for political subdivisions and communities, and non-partisanship. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to add redistricting criteria. |
• Garland, Texas, Proposition D, City Councilmember Qualifications Charter Amendment (May 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to prohibit anyone who has been convicted of a felony or Class A misdemeanor from serving on the city council. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to prohibit anyone who has been convicted of a felony or Class A misdemeanor from serving on the city council. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to increase the compensation for the mayor from $575 per month to $675 per month and the compensation for the city council from $288 per month to $340 per month. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to increase the compensation for the mayor from $575 per month to $675 per month and the compensation for the city council from $288 per month to $340 per month. |
• Garland, Texas, Proposition F, Gender Neutral Language Charter Amendment (May 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to make the language in Article III, Section 4 gender neutral. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to make the language in Article III, Section 4 gender neutral. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to add the office of Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore to the city charter. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to add the office of Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore to the city charter. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to add a 30-day deadline for the governor to respond to an election petition from the city before the city council can fulfill the vacancy by appointment. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to add a 30 day deadline for the governor to respond to an election petition from the city before the city council can fulfill the vacancy by appointment. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to authorize the council to remove any non-contracted appointed positions upon an affirmative vote of five councilmembers. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to authorize the council to remove any non-contracted appointed positions upon an affirmative vote of five councilmembers. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to change the enforcement procedure for improper communication with appointments. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to change the enforcement procedure for improper communication with appointments. |
A "yes" vote supports amending the city charter to limit contracts with a city auditor to five years. |
A "no" vote opposes amending the city charter to limit contracts with a city auditor to five years. |
A "yes" vote supports amending the city charter to limit contracts with a city manager to five years. |
A "no" vote opposes amending the city charter to limit contracts with a city manager to five years. |
A "yes" vote supports amending the city charter to limit contracts with a city attorney to five years. |
A "no" vote opposes amending the city charter to limit contracts with a city attorney to five years. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to authorize the mayor to fill the vacancy of the at-large member on the Plan Commission through appointment. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to authorize the mayor to fill the vacancy of the at-large member on the Plan Commission through appointment. |
• Garland, Texas, Proposition O, City Council Zoning Powers Charter Amendment (May 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to clarify the zoning powers of the city council. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to clarify the zoning powers of the city council. |
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to authorize delegation of certain plat approval to the Planning Director. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to authorize delegation of certain plat approval to the Planning Director. |
• Garland, Texas, Proposition Q, Municipal Election Date Changes Charter Amendment (May 2024): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to remove references to May elections and align municipal elections with state elections. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to remove references to May elections and align municipal elections with state elections. |
• Irving, Texas, Proposition A, City Hall Bond Measure (May 2024): ✖
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the city to issue $200 million in bonds to fund a new city hall complex and impose a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the city to issue $200 million in bonds to fund a new city hall complex and impose a tax to repay the bonds. |
2023
- See also: Texas 2023 local ballot measures
May 6
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $716,440,000 in bonds to fund the construction and renovation of school facilities and the necessary sites for school facilities and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $716,440,000 in bonds to fund the construction and renovation of school facilities and the necessary sites for school facilities and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $269,584,000 in bonds to fund upkeep of school facilities and the purchase of new school facility sites, buses, and vehicles and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $269,584,000 in bonds to fund upkeep of school facilities and the purchase of new school facility sites, buses, and vehicles and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $39,472,000 in bonds to fund the purchase of technology equipment and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $39,472,000 in bonds to fund the purchase of technology equipment and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $2,931,000 in bonds to fund the improvement of the sports stadium at Coppell High School and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $2,931,000 in bonds to fund the improvement of the sports stadium at Coppell High School and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $9,524,000 in bonds to fund the improvement of additional school recreational facilities at Coppell High School and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $9,524,000 in bonds to fund the improvement of additional school recreational facilities at Coppell High School and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the school district to issue $1,103,130,000 in bonds to fund improvements to school facilities and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the school district to issue $1,103,130,000 in bonds to fund improvements to school facilities. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the school district to issue $135,910,000 in bonds to fund the construction of activity centers on each high school campus and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the school district to issue $135,910,000 in bonds to fund the construction of activity centers on each high school campus and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the school district to issue $40,605,000 in bonds to fund technology equipment and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the school district to issue $40,605,000 in bonds to fund technology equipment and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
• Irving, Texas, Proposition A, Conveyances of Real Property Amendment (May 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the Irving City Charter to update the process for conveying real property owned by the city or franchises authorized by the city. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the Irving City Charter to update the process for conveying real property owned by the city or franchises authorized by the city. |
• Irving, Texas, Proposition B, City Council Candidate Ballot Placement Amendment (May 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the Irving City Charter to require that a candidate for city council be placed on the official ballot upon filing an application and submitting a petition signed by enough qualified voters, and to clarify that a candidate shall not be placed on the official ballot if the candidate is term limited or otherwise ineligible to run. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the Irving City Charter to require that a candidate for city council be placed on the official ballot upon filing an application and submitting a petition signed by enough qualified voters, and to clarify that a candidate shall not be placed on the official ballot if the candidate is term limited or otherwise ineligible to run. |
• Irving, Texas, Proposition C, City Council District Reapportionment Amendment (May 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the Irving City Charter to require the city council to reapportion single member city council districts following each census. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the Irving City Charter to require the city council to reapportion single member city council districts following each census. |
• Irving, Texas, Proposition D, City Council Term Limit Guidelines Amendment (May 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the Irving City Charter to define a term of office for city council members, change the city council term limit to 3 consecutive terms, and prohibit a city council member from holding a different city council position for 3.5 years after their term limit is reached. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the Irving City Charter to define a term of office for city council members, change the city council term limit to 3 consecutive terms, and prohibit a city council member from holding a different city council position for 3.5 years after their term limit is reached. |
• Irving, Texas, Proposition E, City Manager Contract Signing Authorization Amendment (May 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the Irving City Charter to authorize the city manager to sign contracts and other legal documents for the city if approved to do so by the city council and city attorney. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the Irving City Charter to authorize the city manager to sign contracts and other legal documents for the city if approved to do so by the city council and city attorney. |
• Irving, Texas, Proposition F, Standards for Lobbyists Amendment (May 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the Irving City Charter to require the city council to set standards for lobbyists and periodically review these standards. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the Irving City Charter to require the city council to set standards for lobbyists and periodically review these standards. |
• Irving, Texas, Proposition G, Economic Development Bond Amendment (May 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the Irving City Charter to allow the city council to issue economic development bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the Irving City Charter to allow the city council to issue economic development bonds. |
• Irving, Texas, Proposition H, Voter-Submitted Petition Review Amendment (May 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the Irving City Charter to increase the city secretary’s time for reviewing a voter-submitted petition relating to an initiative or referendum from 10 to 20 working days. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the Irving City Charter to increase the city secretary’s time for reviewing a voter-submitted petition relating to an initiative or referendum from 10 to 20 working days. |
• Irving, Texas, Proposition I, Election-Related Provisions Update Amendment (May 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the Irving City Charter to align multiple election-related provisions with state law and constitutionality. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the Irving City Charter to align multiple election-related provisions with state law and constitutionality. |
• Irving, Texas, Proposition J, Non-Substantive Error and Gender Neutrality Amendment (May 2023): ✔
A "yes" vote supported amending the Irving City Charter to to correct non-substantive errors, such as misspellings and grammatical errors, and to update language to be gender-neutral. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the Irving City Charter to to correct non-substantive errors, such as misspellings and grammatical errors, and to update language to be gender-neutral. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $538,750,000 in bonds to fund the construction, acquisition, renovation, and equipment of school buildings in the district and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $538,750,000 in bonds to fund the construction, acquisition, renovation, and equipment of school buildings in the district and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $18,000,000 in bonds to fund the acquisition and improvement of technological devices available to students and the district and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $18,000,000 in bonds to fund the acquisition and improvement of technological devices available to students and the district and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $17,000,000 in bonds to fund the construction of a new student transportation and logistics center and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $17,000,000 in bonds to fund the construction of a new student transportation and logistics center and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $45,000,000 in bonds to fund the construction of multi-purpose indoor athletic facilities at three high schools and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $45,000,000 in bonds to fund the construction of multi-purpose indoor athletic facilities at three high schools and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $83,000,000 in bonds to fund the construction of a multi-purpose events and exhibition center to be used for community events and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $83,000,000 in bonds to fund the construction of a multi-purpose events and exhibition center to be used for community events and to levy a tax to repay the bonds. |
November 7
A "yes" vote supported issuing $161 million in bonds for the purposes of improving school buildings and equipment. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $161 million in bonds for the purposes of improving school buildings and equipment. |
A "yes" vote supported issuing $8.82 million in bonds for the purposes of acquisition and improvement of school technology, including monitors, computers, and tablets. |
A "no" vote opposed issuing $8.82 million in bonds for the purposes of acquisition and improvement of school technology, including monitors, computers, and tablets. |
2022
- See also: Texas 2022 local ballot measures
November 8
A "yes" vote supported increasing the city's hotel tax by 2% for a total maximum rate of 15% to fund renovations of the convention center and fair park. |
A "no" vote opposed increasing the city's hotel tax by 2% for a total maximum rate of 15% to fund renovations of the convention center and fair park. |
2021
- See also: Texas 2021 local ballot measures
November 2
• Highland Park Independent School District, Texas, Proposition A, Property Tax (November 2021): ✔
A “yes” vote supported authorizing for 1 year a property tax of $1.131, thereby generating an estimated $5,273,741. |
A “no” vote opposed authorizing for 1 year a property tax of $1.131. |
May 1
• Dallas, Texas, Proposition 1, Commission and Board Voter Requirement Charter Amendment (May 2021): ✖
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to eliminate the requirement that a member of a board or commission created by the city charter be a registered or qualified voter. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to eliminate the requirement that a member of a board or commission created by the city charter be a registered or qualified voter. |
• Dallas, Texas, Proposition 2, Civil Service Board Requirement Charter Amendment (May 2021): ✖
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to eliminate the requirement that a member of the civil service board be a qualified tax paying citizen. |
A "no" vote opposed amending the city charter to eliminate the requirement that a member of the civil service board be a qualified tax paying citizen. |
2019
November 5
• Proposition A: Irving Removal of City Retirement Contribution Limits Charter Amendment 
May 4
- See also: May 4, 2019 ballot measures in Texas
• Proposition A-1: Garland Sale of Bunker Hill Park
• Proposition A: Garland Street Improvements Bond Issue
• Proposition B: Garland Public Safety Bond Issue
• Proposition C: Garland Storm Drainage Bond Issue
• Proposition D: Garland Parks and Recreation Bond Issue
• Proposition E: Garland Library Bond Issue
• Proposition F: Garland Economic Development Bond Issue
• Proposition G: Garland Municipal Facilities Bond Issue
• Proposition H: Garland Animal Shelter and Control Bond Issue
• Proposition A: Dallas County Community College District Bond Issue
2018
November 6
• Proposition A: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District Bond Issue
• Proposition A: Dallas Independent School District Bond Issue
• Proposition B: Dallas Independent School District Bond Issue
• Proposition C: Dallas Independent School District Tax Ratification Election
• Proposition D: Dallas Independent School District Special Election
• Proposition A: Richardson Independent School District Tax Ratification Election
2017
November 7
- Dallas bond propositions: There was a 10-proposition, $1.05 billion bond issue package on the ballot for Dallas voters on November 7, 2017.
- Dallas County Schools (DCS) Proposition A: Voters in Dallas County also decided a measure authorizing the continuation of Dallas Couty Schools (DCS) student transportation services. The Texas State Legislature passed bills to dissolve DCS if county voters do not approve Proposition A.
The individual propositions with brief summaries and the outcomes are below:
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of authorizing the continued operation of Dallas County Schools (DCS), the transportation services provided by DCS, and the continuation of the ad valorem property tax levied by DCS throughout Dallas County. |
| A no vote was a vote against the continued operation of Dallas County Schools (DCS), thereby (1) shutting down the DCS district through a transition period managed by a dissolution committee, (2) ending the countywide property tax levy once all outstanding district bonds are repaid, and (3) leaving student transportation up to each school district to which DCS was providing services. |
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $534 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of streets and pedestrian walkways. |
| A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $534 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of streets and pedestrian walkways. |
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of authorizing the city to issue $262 million in general obligation bonds—a type of government debt—to fund the improvement of parks and recreation facilities. |
| A no vote was a vote against authorizing the city to issue $262 million in general obligation bonds—a type of government debt—to fund the improvement of parks and recreation facilities. |
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of authorizing the city to issue $50 million in general obligation bonds—a type of government debt— to fund the improvement of Fair Park facilities. |
| A no vote was a vote against authorizing the city to issue $50 million in general obligation bonds—a type of government debt— to fund the improvement of Fair Park facilities. |
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $49 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of flood protection and storm drainage facilities. |
| A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $49 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of flood protection and storm drainage facilities. |
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $16 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of library facilities. |
| A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $16 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of library facilities. |
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $14 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of cultural and arts facilities. |
| A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $14 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of cultural and arts facilities. |
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $32 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of public safety facilities. |
| A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $32 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of public safety facilities. |
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $18 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of city hall and city facilities. |
| A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $18 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of city hall and city facilities. |
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $55 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund economic development and housing. |
| A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $55 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund economic development and housing. |
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $20 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund services for the homeless. |
| A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $20 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund services for the homeless. |
2009
May 9
- See also: May 9, 2009 ballot measures in Texas
Dallas City-Owned Convention Center Hotel Referendum (2009)
Dallas No Taxpayer Subsidies for Hotels Without Popular Vote (2009)
Not on the ballot
Balch Springs, Property Tax Reduction (November 2009)
