Dallas County will hold a Nov. 3 election for voters to approve a property tax rate increase. The measure, called Proposition A, would redirect money to address homelessness countywide through mental health treatment and housing programs.
Where
Dallas County
When
Election on Nov. 3, 2026; early voting starts Oct. 19
County property taxes will increase; the rate rises to about 22.5 cents per $100 of value at voter-approval level or reaches about 24.9 cents per $100 with approval of the higher measure, and taxes will increase regardless of the election outcome.
County property tax increaseabout $60 per year4Who pays or receives it: average homeowner
Permanent funding for homelessness programs$100 million4
Median homestead county tax bill at higher rate$666.5223Who pays or receives it: homeowner
Median homestead county tax bill at current rate$558.9723Who pays or receives it: homeowner
Who's involved
Dallas County leadersproposing the tax increase
Dallas County Commissionersvoted 3-2 in August to place item on November ballot
Clay JenkinsCounty Judge
Sarah KahnHousing Forward representative
The facts
Dallas County Commissioners voted 3-2 in August to place the measure on the November ballot.4
Property tax bills will not be mailed until after the Nov. 3 election.23Stated by 2 sources
Downtown Dallas has seen an 80-percent reduction in people living outside over the past five years.4
Housing Forward reported 93% of the 25,000 people they've helped have not re-entered the homelessness system.4
Countywide, only 6 in 10 people who need help to get out of homelessness can find the help.4
The Texas Comptroller notes delinquent property taxes incur a 6 percent penalty and 1 percent interest on Feb. 1.23Stated by 2 sources
Payment for 2026 property taxes is due Jan. 31 in most cases.23Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Sarah Kahn, Housing Forward More investment in addressing homelessness will help Dallas County attract financial investment.4
County Judge Clay Jenkins More must be done on homelessness.4
Where the sources disagree
County property tax rate 22.5 cents per $100 if voters reject the measure; 24.9 cents per $100 if voters approve [2, 3]
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Taxes Are Going Up: Kenosha County Executive Proposes Another Property Tax Increase
These outlets were found through Google News headlines. Google decides which outlets appear there, and they lean mostly one way, so this sheet can only be as balanced as the reporting it was built from. Leanings are AllSides Media Bias Ratings.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a temporary flight restriction barring unauthorized drones along the US-Mexico border up to 400 feet above ground, extending one nautical mile north of the border. The action addresses concerns about illegal drug shipments and cartel drone activity.
Federal Aviation Administration, Issued temporary flight restriction; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Stated military will shoot down cartel drones; Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Said restrictions will counter cartel drone threats and 1 more
Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, was interviewed about her campaign. She is running to secure schools and put money in voters' pockets, and is challenging Republican incumbent Greg Abbott.
Texas A&M University-Victoria held an investiture ceremony Wednesday to celebrate President Christian Hardigree's first year of leadership and the university's first year in The Texas A&M University System. State and federal officials, university system leaders, and higher education representatives attended the event at the Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts.
Christian Hardigree, President of Texas A&M University-Victoria; AJ Louderback, Texas State Representative; Lois Kolkhorst, Texas State Senator and 4 more
Two Texas county judge races are scheduled for the Nov. 3 election. In Bexar County, Republican Patrick Von Dohlen is challenging Democrat Ron Nirenberg. In Brazoria County, Republican Rob Giesecke, independent Lucinda Henry and Democrat Eugene Howard are running to replace retiring County Judge Matt Sebesta.
Patrick Von Dohlen, Republican candidate for Bexar County judge; Ron Nirenberg, Democrat candidate for Bexar County judge; Rob Giesecke, Republican candidate for Brazoria County judge and 3 more
County clerks and election administrators across Texas are implementing security procedures before early voting begins October 19. Travis County plans 201 voting locations on Election Day. Multiple counties conducted security training for poll workers.
Travis County Clerk Dyana Limon-Mercado, Travis County Clerk; Bexar County Elections Administrator Michele Carew, Bexar County Elections Administrator; Dallas County Elections Administrator Paul Adams, Dallas County Elections Administrator and 2 more
A body was found in Lady Bird Lake near Austin early Friday morning. Police were called for a welfare check after witnesses reported seeing a body floating in the water. The person was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is not being investigated as a homicide.
Austin Police Department, Investigating death; Austin Fire Department, Assisted with body recovery; Austin-Travis County EMS, Responded and pronounced person dead and 1 more
Democratic and Republican candidates released third-quarter campaign fundraising reports for the 2026 midterm elections. Democrat James Talarico's Texas Senate campaign raised $60 million between July and September, while Republican Ken Paxton's campaign raised about $10 million in the same period. Elon Musk's super PAC has heavily backed Paxton's campaign.
$$60 million for campaign funds raised, third quarter 2026
James Talarico, Democrat candidate for Texas Senate; Ken Paxton, Republican candidate for Texas Senate; Elon Musk, Tech billionaire and super PAC backer of Republican candidates
University of Texas senior linebacker Rasheem Biles was named one of 16 quarterfinalists for the Lott Impact Trophy, announced Thursday. The award goes to the defensive player with the biggest impact on his team both on and off the field.
Rasheem Biles, Texas senior linebacker; Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation, award sponsor