Posted in Bond News, District News on May 3, 2026
Arlington ISD voters passed Propositions A and B for the 2026 Bond election on Saturday as Election Day came to an end.
Preliminary results, which will become official on May 12 when the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees canvases the votes, show voters approved Prop A by 59%, and Prop B by 59%. Prop C failed by 52%.
With two propositions passing, the results indicate the community’s commitment to supporting Arlington ISD’s students and schools.
“This is a great day for Arlington ISD,” Superintendent Dr. Matt Smith said. “We are extremely grateful to the families and residents of Arlington ISD who came out to vote. The approval of Propositions A and B in Bond 2026 means we can improve aging facilities and equipment and ensure our students have the exceptional learning environments they deserve for years to come.”
Prop A provides nearly $439 million for a new South Davis Elementary, an additional elementary school, a new dedicated building for the 18 PLUSS program, renovations to facilities that are 50-70 years old, new Career & Technical Education equipment, new buses, and upgraded safety and security measures.
Prop B provides more than $30 million for the replacement of instructional technology for students, infrastructure technology devices, and staff technology devices.
The State of Texas provides limited funding opportunities for new facilities. By law, bond funds may not be used to fund daily operating expenses or salaries. Bond funds may be used only for projects approved by district voters.
Prop C would have given the district more than $31 million to replace grass with artificial turf at all six comprehensive high school baseball and softball fields, and the Multipurpose Activity Centers, as well as new equipment and athletic storage facilities.
With Prop A and B approved, Arlington ISD will immediately begin coordinating with architects to conduct a competitive bidding process and finalize a construction timeline. The district will also collaborate with financial advisors to establish a bond program schedule.
The first step in the process will be establishing a Bond Oversight Committee, made up of community members to provide transparency and accountability throughout the bond program.
“We value the trust our community has placed in us, and we will work hard to be good stewards of every dollar,” Smith said. “We will keep you informed every step of the way as we move forward with Bond 2026. We will continue to engage with our community to listen, learn, and determine the best path forward. Our commitment to our students remains unchanged.”
More information and updates will be posted regularly on the district’s website, aisd.org/bond, and social media platforms.