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Dallas voters reject police training bond in early election results

Dallas voters are deciding on Proposition A, a $443 million public safety bond to fund new police training facilities and a gun range. Early results show voters are against the measure.

Where
Dallas, Dallas County
When
Nov. 3, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Dallas

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Public safety bond for new police training facilities$443 million1 2 Who pays or receives it: Dallas voters (proposed measure)

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Who's involved

  • Dallas votersvoting on Proposition A
  • Cara MendelsohnDallas City Councilwoman commenting on bond opposition

The facts

  • Prop A would fund new Dallas police training facility at UNT Dallas and gun range.2
  • Police training facility at UNT Dallas broke ground in September.2
  • Prop A would move city's 911 call center out of Dallas City Hall.2
  • With 1% of precincts reporting at 9:30 p.m., 56% of voters opposed Prop A.2

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  • Prop A supporters Funds necessary to finish police training facility construction at UNT Dallas.2
  • Dallas city manager Bond is important step to strengthen public safety and modernize operations.2
  • Prop A critics Moving 911 call center is beginning of process to abandon historic City Hall building.2

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  • Texas election results: Dallas voters weigh in on Prop A and a $443M bond for new police facilities

    WFAA

  • Dallas Prop A public safety bond trails in early election results

    FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

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  1. Texas election results: Dallas voters weigh in on Prop A and a $443M bond for new police facilities WFAA Not rated, November 3, 2026
  2. Dallas Prop A public safety bond trails in early election results FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth Not rated, November 3, 2026

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