Dallas ISD secures record $6.2 billion bond for schools, facilities

Dallas voters approved a historic $6.2 billion school bond package with low turnout, funding new campuses, upgrades, and technology while slightly increasing property taxes.

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May 6, 2026

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Dallas ISD secures record $6.2 billion bond for schools, facilities

Dallas voters approved a historic $6.2 billion school bond package with low turnout, funding new campuses, upgrades, and technology while slightly increasing property taxes.

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May 6, 2026

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