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Austin voters approve $295 million bond for parks and libraries
Austin voters approved two bond propositions totaling $295 million on Nov. 3, 2026. Proposition A authorizes $260 million for parks, recreation, and land acquisition. Proposition B authorizes $35 million for library improvements.
- Where
- Austin, Travis County
- When
- Nov. 3, 2026
- Sources
- Reported by 2 outlets
Counties: Travis
Taxes and money
Bond approval will result in a modest property tax increase of about $40 over several years for the city's average homeowner.
- Bond authorization for parks, recreation, and land acquisition$260 million1 2 Who pays or receives it: City of Austin
- Bond authorization for library improvements$35 million1 2 Who pays or receives it: City of Austin
- Property tax increase over several years for average homeownerabout $401 Who pays or receives it: Austin homeowners
Coming up
- Saturday, December 12, 2026. Austin City Council District 1, 3, and 5 runoff election (Austin, Travis County)2
Who's involved
- Austin City Councilvoted 8-3 to place bond propositions on ballot
- Ted Sifftreasurer for Austin Outside, coalition advocating for parks
- Selena Xiewon Austin City Council District 8 seat
- Paige EllisCity Council member whose second term ends in January
- Zo QadriCity Council member returning for second term in District 9
The facts
- Proposition A received just over 61% approval; Proposition B received just over 60% approval.1
- City staff had identified more than $4 billion in capital improvement needs but recommended limiting 2026 bond election to $750 million.1
- City had not spent 90% of funds approved in recent bond elections prior to this vote.1
- Council voted 8-3 to place two smaller bond proposals on the ballot instead of a single larger package.1
- Seven of 10 proposed charter amendments were approved; three propositions D, E, and I were rejected.2
- Selena Xie won District 8 seat; Zo Qadri won re-election to District 9.2
- Districts 1, 3, and 5 races scheduled for Dec. 12 runoff.2
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Early voters endorse $295 million bond election
Austin Voters Approve $295 Million Bond Package
Sources
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