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Dallas ISD Voter Guide

May 2, 2026 Bond Election — Independent Civic Intelligence

At a Glance

Total Bond$6,200,000,000.00
Propositions4
Credit RatingAAA (PSF Guaranty)
Monthly Cost (Median Home)$2.79/mo

Propositions

PropCategoryAmountPosition
ASchools & Facilities$5.9Bsupport
BTechnology$145Msupport
CDebt Refinancing$143Msupport
DSwimming Pools$26Msupport

HH Position: SUPPORT with accountability demands

Structurally equitable. Geographic targeting serves historically disinvested communities. $33/yr household cost justified. Demand: quarterly campus-level spending dashboards.

Accountability Demands

  • Quarterly campus-level spending dashboards with public access
  • Mandatory board scope-change votes for any project modification over $5M
  • CBSC minutes published within 30 days of each meeting

Tax Impact

Rate change: +$0.01 per $100 of taxable value

Annual cost on median home: $33.48/year ($2.79/month)

Accountability Record

Delivered

  • 9-11 replacement schools opened by March 2026
  • Campus age reduced from 52 to ~43 years average
  • 64,000+ jobs created across construction and supply chain

Concerns

  • 16 to 15 replacement schools — one fewer than promised, no public explanation
  • 3.8x budget discrepancy at MLK Arts Academy ($9M vs. $34.45M)

Before You Vote, Ask For

  • Quarterly campus-level spending dashboards with public access
  • Mandatory board scope-change votes for any project modification over $5M
  • CBSC minutes published within 30 days of each meeting

Key Dates

Voter Registration Deadline2026-04-02
Early Voting2026-04-20 – 2026-04-28
Election Day2026-05-02

Hawkins Holdings LLC — Independent Civic Intelligence

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Data current as of 2026-04-02. Visit the full online guide for interactive features and latest updates.

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