Richardson, TX

2026 Bond Election Approved by Voters

Bond proposals total $223.4 million with no anticipated increase to the property tax rate.

Richardson voters approved all five propositions in the City’s 2026 Bond Election and all 50 measures in the 2026 Charter Amendment Election held Saturday, May 2.

The bond election totals $223.4 million and is structured with no anticipated increase to the City’s property tax rate. The charter election included 50 separate propositions covering technical updates as well as governance and transparency provisions.

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The Richardson City Council voted Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 to call the election that was held on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

About the Bond Election
Voters approved (unofficially) five propositions totaling $223.4 million to fund infrastructure, public safety and parks and recreation projects across the city. Development of the bond program followed months of public briefings, community feedback and two public hearings.

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The bond program funds projects in the following areas:

Proposition A: Streets

$132.2 million (59.2%)

The largest proposition of potential bond program project funding is dedicated to street reconstruction, capacity improvements and replacing traffic control devices to include:

• Reconstruction of major collector, neighborhood collector, commercial and residential streets
• Replacement of alley segments at various locations
• Rebuilding traffic signals at intersections and installing new signals at two locations
• Replacing all school zone flashers and adding speed feedback signs citywide
• Completing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance upgrades at signalized intersections
• Advancing the Active Transportation Plan through trail and street-crossing improvements

These projects are intended to extend pavement life, improve driving conditions and reduce long-term maintenance costs.

Learn more about Proposition A

Proposition B: Public Buildings

$36 million (16.1%)

Supports public safety facilities, including:

• A new Fire Apparatus Building
• Additions and renovations at Fire Station No. 6
• Design and authorization of future construction for Fire Station No. 7

Learn more about Proposition B

Proposition C: Parks & Recreation

$22.2 million (9.9%)

Focuses on park and recreation improvements, including:

• Aquatic facility projects such as pool renovations and new spraygrounds
• Playground renovations at multiple neighborhood parks
• Construction of the Breckinridge Park pedestrian bridge and trail connection

Learn more about Proposition C

Proposition D: Sidewalks

$16.5 million (7.4%)

Addresses sidewalk connectivity and safety by:

• Constructing sidewalks in targeted residential and commercial areas
• Closing priority sidewalk gaps identified through City planning efforts
• Improving pedestrian access to schools, parks, transit, and commercial centers

Learn more about Proposition D

Proposition E: Drainage

$16.5 million (7.4%)

Drainage improvements include flood prevention and erosion control projects, highlighted by:

• Lois Branch Phase I and II channel improvements in the Highland Terrace area
• Erosion control projects at multiple locations citywide

The Lois Branch project is expected to reduce flood risk, remove several homes from the floodplain and lower water surface elevations in affected areas.

Learn more about Proposition E

No Anticipated Property Tax Rate Increase Associated with Propositions
Passage of the bond propositions is not anticipated to increase the City property tax rate. The proposed program is structured within the City’s existing debt capacity and long-term financial planning framework.

Election Information

For more information related to the election, visit www.cor.net/Elections.

Speakers Bureau

Prior to the 2026 Bond Election, community groups interested in learning more about the Bond Election were able to request a presentation from the City’s Speakers Bureau by e-mailing AskRichardson@cor.gov.

2026 Charter Amendment Election

The 2026 Charter Amendment Election was also held on May 2, 2026 and included 50 proposed amendments for voters to consider (each separately), including technical adjustments as well as new provisions related to governance and transparency. The City’s charter is now amended every 10 years; the amendments were compiled by a citizen Charter Review Commission with input from the community, City staff and City Council.  

To learn more about the Charter Amendment Election, visit www.cor.net/CharterElection.