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Plano voters decide on tax measure for new Dallas Stars arena

Plano held a special election on a tax measure for a proposed new Dallas Stars arena. Election night results showed the measure trailing.

Where
Plano, Collin County
When
Nov. 3, 2026
Sources
Reported by 4 outlets

Counties: Collin

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  • Plano held a special election on a tax measure for proposed Dallas Stars arena.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • The tax measure was trailing on election night.3

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  • Plano voters consider taxes for proposed Dallas Stars arena in special election

    Dallas News

  • Early results show Plano voters opposing Dallas Stars arena tax

    Community Impact

  • Texas election result: Plano voters make decision on referendum for new Dallas Stars Arena

    WFAA

  • Plano’s tax measure for new Dallas Stars arena trails on election night

    www.kera.org

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  1. Plano voters consider taxes for proposed Dallas Stars arena in special election Dallas News Not rated, November 3, 2026
  2. Texas election result: Plano voters make decision on referendum for new Dallas Stars Arena WFAA Not rated, November 3, 2026
  3. Plano’s tax measure for new Dallas Stars arena trails on election night www.kera.org Not rated, November 4, 2026

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