⚠ Credit Rating Note
Fitch downgraded Dallas ISD's underlying issuer rating from AA+ to AA on March 18, 2026, citing long-term liability concerns ahead of the $6.2B bond election. The PSF (Permanent School Fund) guarantee remains AAA-rated by S&P, Fitch, and Moody's — meaning bonds issued under the guarantee carry the state's full AAA backing regardless of the underlying district rating.
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$6.2BStructurally equitable. Geographic targeting serves historically disinvested communities. $33/yr household cost justified. Demand: quarterly campus-level spending dashboards.
PropositionsOfficial Bond Page
| Prop | Amount | Purpose | HH Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | $5.9B | Schools & Facilities — Construction and renovation of 26 replacement schools, elimination of ~700 portable classrooms, and safety infrastructure upgrades districtwide. The largest single proposition in Texas school bond history. | support |
| B | $144.7M | Technology — Technology infrastructure, devices, and digital learning systems for all 140,000+ students. Covers device refresh cycles, interactive displays, Wi-Fi upgrades, and digital learning platforms. | support |
| C | $143.3M | Debt Refinancing — Refinancing of the 2013 maintenance tax note to achieve ~$10M in interest savings and free ~$100M for general operations. Does not authorize new spending. | support |
| D | $26.2M | Swimming Pools — Repairs, upgrades, and renovation of swimming pools and natatoriums across the district. Addresses deferred maintenance on aquatic facilities serving student athletics and community use. | support |
Tax ImpactOfficial Bond Info
Personal Tax Impact
What Will This Cost You?
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Accountability Record
- 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
- 16 to 15 replacement schools — one fewer than promised, no public explanation
- 3.8x budget discrepancy at MLK Arts Academy ($9M vs. $34.45M)
Pre-Vote 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
HH Position & Conditions
Structurally equitable. Geographic targeting serves historically disinvested communities. $33/yr household cost justified. Demand: quarterly campus-level spending dashboards.
Conditions
- 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
Between Now and the BallotCounty Elections
Must be registered to vote in the May 2 election. Check your status at votetexas.gov.
Community information session on the $6.2B bond program. Propositions A–D. Visit dallasisd.org/bond for confirmed session dates and locations.
Early voting opens across Dallas, Tarrant, and Ellis Counties. Runs through April 28. All four bond elections on the same ballot.
Last day to vote early in all four jurisdictions.
Dallas ISD (4 props), Fort Worth (6 props + 9 charter), Grand Prairie (3 props), and Arlington ISD (3 props) all on the ballot.