Election Information: May 2, 2026 Election Day is Saturday, May 2, 2026. Early voting runs from Monday, April 20, through Tuesday, April 28. See all races by county: Collin, Dallas, Denton, TarrantPolls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. If you’re in line at 7 p.m., you will be allowed to vote.Most North Texas counties will be taking part in the Countywide Polling Place Program, meaning you can vote at any polling place in the county during early voting and on election day. Check the county list below to make sure your county is taking part in the CPPP program.
The city of Richardson is asking voters to approve a $223.4 million bond package in May to fund infrastructure, public safety and parks and recreation projects across the city.
There is no anticipated property tax rate increase associated with the propositions, according to the city. The proposed program is structured within the city’s existing debt capacity and long-term financial planning framework.
The bond proposal includes five propositions, A-E. Each proposition has a different budget and targets different areas of need throughout Richardson. Voters can approve or disapprove of any or all of the propositions.
Richardson Proposition A: Streets
Total: $132.2 million (59.2%)
Reconstruction of major collector, neighborhood collector, commercial and residential streets
Replacement of alley segments at various locations
Rebuilding traffic signals at intersections and installing new signals at two locations
Replacing all school zone flashers and adding speed feedback signs citywide
Completing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance upgrades at signalized intersections
Advancing the Active Transportation Plan through trail and street-crossing improvements
Richardson Proposition B: Public Buildings
Total: $36 million (16.1%)
A new Fire Apparatus Building
Additions and renovations at Fire Station No. 6
Design and authorization of future construction for Fire Station No. 7
Richardson Proposition C: Parks & Recreation
Total: $22.2 million (9.9%)
Aquatic facility projects such as pool renovations and new spraygrounds
Playground renovations at multiple neighborhood parks
Construction of the Breckinridge Park pedestrian bridge and trail connection
Richardson Proposition D: Sidewalks
Total: $16.5 million (7.4%)
Constructing sidewalks in targeted residential and commercial areas
Closing priority sidewalk gaps identified through City planning efforts
Improving pedestrian access to schools, parks, transit and commercial centers
Richardson Proposition E: Drainage
Total: $16.5 million (7.4%)
Lois Branch Phase I and II channel improvements in the Highland Terrance area
The Lois Branch project is expected to reduce flood risk, remove several homes from the floodplain and lower water surface elevations in affected areas
Erosion control projects at multiple locations citywide
Election Day is May 2. Early voting begins Monday, April 20 and runs through Tuesday, April 28. For more information, visit the Richardson bond election website.