Fort Worth voters turned out for the May 2, 2026 election, approving a historic $845 million bond package along with several city charter amendments including a measure increasing City Council compensation.
The bond program—the largest in the city’s history—includes funding for a wide range of infrastructure and community projects. Proposition A, totaling $511 million, focuses primarily on road improvements. Voters also approved Proposition D, allocating $10 million to expand the city’s supply of affordable housing. This marks the first time Fort Worth has included affordable housing in a bond program, with plans to leverage the funding alongside private and governmental resources to support future development.
Additional approved propositions include:
- Proposition B: $25 million for parks, recreation, and open spaces, including new ball fields, trails, and lighting improvements
- Proposition C: $14.6 million for library renovations, including Diamond Hill Library and Southwest Regional Library
- Proposition E: Funding for the construction of two new fire stations and renovations to the city’s 911 call center
- Proposition F: Development of a new, state-of-the-art animal shelter
With all bond propositions approved, the city anticipates beginning its first round of bond sales in summer 2027, with continued sales expected through 2030. Specific project allocations for the initial funding phase have not yet been finalized.
Voters also weighed in on nine proposed city charter amendments, approving five and rejecting four. Among the approved measures was an increase in City Council members’ salaries.
According to city officials, the approved charter amendments will be incorporated into the city charter, while previously rejected measures could be reconsidered by a future City Council as early as 2028.