Early voting for the May 4 election is underway across North Texas, and several cities are asking voters to approve bond money for proposed projects.
Why it matters: The election is expected to have low turnout, but it could have an outsized impact on schools and property taxes.
- Ballots also include races for mayor, appraisal district board, school board and city council.
Context: Texans approved Senate Bill 2 last year, creating three elected appraisal board seats in counties with populations over 75,000 to increase accountability.
State of the polls: Dallas voters are weighing in on 10 bond propositions totaling $1.25 billion.
- Carrollton, Cedar Hill, Coppell and Balch Springs City Council positions are up for a vote.
- McKinney residents are voting on bond measures to improve and expand the city’s park system, build a new municipal court facility and expand the public works campus to accommodate the city’s growing population.
- Grapevine-Colleyville ISD and Lewisville ISD are among the districts asking voters to approve multimillion-dollar bond proposals for school upgrades. Anna ISD in Collin County is asking voters to approve a $100 million bond package to build a 12,000-seat stadium with a turf field.
What’s next: Today is the last day to turn in a request to get a ballot by mail.
- Early voting ends April 30. Election day is May 4.
If you go: Visit your county’s election website for sample ballots, polling sites and other relevant information.
- Take your ID.
