Dallas County voters rejected Proposition A on November 3, 2026, by about 52% to 48% in unofficial results. The measure would have raised the county's 2026 tax rate by 2.4 cents per $100 of value to fund homelessness, mental health and housing programs. Because it failed, the county must use its voter-approval rate of $0.224650 per $100 instead of $0.248650. The county held its 2026 tax bills until after the vote, and those bills are still due by January 31, 2027.
This update covers the county tax rate election and your 2026 tax bill. It is not about the City of Dallas Proposition A, a separate $443 million police facilities bond on the same ballot, which voters also rejected.
On August 11, 2026, the Dallas County Commissioners Court voted 3–2 to call a tax rate election (Court Order 2026-0879). Texas law caps how much a county can raise property tax revenue each year without voter approval. A rate above that cap, called the voter-approval tax rate, has to go to the ballot.
The proposal asked voters to approve a county rate of $0.248650 per $100 of taxable value, which is 2.4 cents above the voter-approval rate of $0.224650. Dallas County estimated the extra 2.4 cents would raise about $102.9 million a year for programs to reduce homelessness and resolve encampments, expand access to mental health treatment and support stable housing. Programs were set to begin January 1, 2027.
Only the county line was on the ballot. Your property tax statement also includes your city, school district and any special districts. Proposition A did not change any of those rates.
| Option | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Against | 364,685 | 51.87% |
| For | 338,375 | 48.13% |
Source: unofficial results reported November 4, 2026 (WFAA, CBS News Texas). Results are final once the county canvasses the election.
Under the election rules, the rejection means the county's 2026 rate is set at the lower voter-approval rate of $0.224650 per $100.
The county portion of a 2026 bill is your taxable value divided by 100, multiplied by the county rate. The table compares three rates on the same taxable value: last year's rate ($0.215500), the rate that now applies ($0.224650) and the rate voters turned down ($0.248650).
| Taxable Value (after exemptions) | At 2025 Rate | 2026 Rate That Applies | Rate Voters Rejected |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $431.00 | $449.30 | $497.30 |
| $268,056 (median homestead) | $577.66 | $602.19 | $666.52 |
| $300,000 | $646.50 | $673.95 | $745.95 |
| $400,000 | $862.00 | $898.60 | $994.60 |
| $500,000 | $1,077.50 | $1,123.25 | $1,243.25 |
County portion only, on the same taxable value. Rates and median homestead value from the Dallas County November 2026 Tax Rate Election Fact Sheet. Your actual bill also depends on this year's DCAD value, your exemptions and your other taxing units.
Two points to keep in mind:
Texas tax offices usually mail bills in October. In 2026, the Dallas County Tax Office held bills until after the November 3 election so they would show the final county rate. The office also collects taxes for many cities and school districts, so the whole statement was held, not just the county line.
Voters rejected Proposition A. The county rate is set at $0.224650 per $100.
Statements go out later than usual. You can view your bill online before it arrives through the Dallas County Tax Office.
January 31, 2027 is a Sunday, so a payment made on Monday, February 1, 2027 is on time (Tax Code §1.06).
Unpaid taxes become delinquent and pick up 7% in penalty and interest, rising each month after that.
Sources: Dallas County Tax Office; Texas Tax Code §1.06. For every statewide date, see our Texas property tax deadlines guide.
A late bill does not move the due date. A bill mailed before January 10 keeps the January 31 deadline, and not receiving a bill does not excuse a late payment. Our penalty and interest guide shows what a missed payment costs month by month.
Look up your bill online at the Dallas County Tax Office instead of waiting for the mail.
Check the county line shows $0.224650 per $100. If you paid before the election at a higher amount, ask the tax office how the difference will be handled.
Confirm your exemptions. Make sure the homestead exemption, and any over-65 or disability exemption, appear on the statement.
If you pay through escrow, your lender pays the bill, but a higher bill can raise next year's monthly payment. See how escrow handles property taxes.
Pay by February 1, 2027, or ask the tax office about installment options if you qualify.
Dallas County Prop A only decided the county rate. You cannot protest a tax rate, and for most owners the 2026 protest window has closed. What you can challenge is the value DCAD assigns to your property, and that opportunity comes each spring.
For the DCAD process, deadlines and homestead rules, read our Dallas County property tax protest guide. If you own commercial property or a high-value home and want representation, see our Dallas property tax attorney page.
No. Dallas County voters rejected Proposition A on November 3, 2026, with about 51.9% against and 48.1% in favor in unofficial results. The county must use its voter-approval tax rate of $0.224650 per $100 of value for 2026.
The measure would have added 2.4 cents per $100 of taxable value to the county rate. Dallas County estimated that meant about $72 a year on a $300,000 taxable value and about $64 on the median homestead taxable value of $268,056.
The county portion will be lower than it would have been if the measure had passed. It can still be higher than last year, because the 2026 voter-approval rate of $0.224650 is above the 2025 rate of $0.215500 and your appraised value may have changed.
The due date is January 31, 2027. Because that date is a Sunday, payments made on Monday, February 1, 2027 are on time. Unpaid taxes become delinquent on February 2, 2027, and penalties and interest begin.
The Dallas County Tax Office held 2026 bills until after the November 3 election so the statements would show the final county rate. The office also collects for many cities and school districts, so the full statement was delayed. The January 31 due date did not change.
No. Dallas County Proposition A was a county tax rate increase for homelessness, mental health and housing programs. The City of Dallas Proposition A was a separate $443 million bond for police facilities. Voters rejected both on November 3, 2026.
PropertyTaxes.Law reviews Dallas County values and helps owners prepare for the 2027 protest season.
Request a Property Tax ReviewThis article provides general information about the Dallas County November 2026 tax rate election and is not legal or tax advice. Election figures are unofficial until canvassed. Dollar amounts show the county portion only and assume the same taxable value; your bill depends on your appraised value, exemptions and every taxing unit on your statement. Confirm details with the Dallas County Tax Office or qualified counsel.
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