The election is set for Nov. 3, 2026

Collin County voters are set to decide whether to approve an $817.5 million bond package aimed at funding roads, public safety facilities, parks and election infrastructure as the county continues to absorb tens of thousands of new residents.

The Collin County Commissioners Court called the election Aug. 10 for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. If approved, the six-year bond program would fund projects planned between fiscal years 2027 and 2032.

Four Propositions, $817.5 Million

The package is divided into four propositions:


Proposition A: $296.5 million for court and detention facility projects
Proposition B: $475 million for road improvements
Proposition C: $6 million for parks and open space
Proposition D: $40 million for an elections and records storage facility

Road projects make up the largest share of the proposal, accounting for more than half of the total bond package. The county says the projects are intended to address infrastructure and facility needs that come with a rapidly growing population.

Could The Bond Raise Property Taxes?

The answer is not necessarily.

The county’s debt service rate is currently 4.18 cents per $100 of assessed property value. Based on an assumption that county revenue grows by 3% annually, the rate could rise to as much as 4.95 cents over the six-year bond cycle.

Though county officials have said they could adjust how quickly bonds are sold if revenues grow faster than expected, potentially keeping the debt service rate from increasing. Another option would be extending the bond sales over a longer period, though that could push some projects further into the future.

In other words, voter approval would authorize the borrowing, but the county’s approach to issuing those bonds would determine how the costs play out over time.

Collin County Is Still Growing

The timing of the proposal comes as Collin County continues to rank among the fastest-growing counties in the country.

The county now has roughly 1.3 million residents and added nearly 43,000 people between July 2024 and July 2025, according to U.S. Census estimates. Much of that growth has continued in cities including Plano, Frisco, McKinney and Allen, while communities farther north and east are seeing some of the most dramatic changes.

Princeton is perhaps the most striking example. The city had about 17,000 residents in 2020 and approached 40,000 by mid-2024. Its population is now estimated to top 45,000.

That kind of growth has put pressure on roads, schools, utilities and public safety services. Princeton even imposed a residential development moratorium in 2024 while city leaders worked to catch up with demand, though subsequent state legislation significantly limited how municipalities can use development moratoriums.

Growth Isn’t Slowing Down

Long-term projections suggest Collin County’s population could more than double from its 2020 level, reaching more than 2.2 million residents by 2060.

For county leaders, the bond proposal is part of preparing for that future rather than simply reacting to today’s needs.

Voters will have the final say Nov. 3 on whether Collin County can move forward with the proposed $817.5 million package.

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