Bond Elections
Travis County provides its community with a process whereby the voters are given the opportunity to approve or disapprove a proposed new issue of municipal securities. Travis County’s general obligation bonds constitute public debt, and as a result require their issuance be approved by voters at the ballot box, this includes the county’s Road bonds and Public improvement bonds. The debt approved for issuance is used to help the county raise money for construction and other vital projects.
Bond Elections
As of: 9/30/2024
| Fiscal Year | Date Authorized | Purpose | Amount Authorized | Voting For | Voting Against | Pass/ Fail | Amount Unissued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11/07/2023 | The issuance of $233,060,000 for the purpose of the construction, maintenance and operation of macadamized, graveled, or paved roads and turnpikes, or in aid there of, including acquiring land and rights-of-way. | $233,060,000 | 76% | 24% | Pass | $184,340,000 |
| 2024 | 11/07/2023 | The issuance of $276,440,000 for the purposes of constructingons and improving county parks and the acquisition of land and interests in land in connection therewith, including acquisition of open space park land, and the acquisition of conservation easements. | $276,400,000 | 77% | 23% | Pass | $80,190,000 |
| 2018 | 11/07/2017 | The issuance of $93,445,000 of funding for capital improvements which include the addition of new lanes to existing roadways, construction of new roadways, or the widening of narrow roadways. | $93,445,000 | 73% | 27% | Pass | |
| 2018 | 11/07/2017 | The issuance of $91,495,000 will be used to acquire parkland, build new recreational facilities, and protect natural and cultural resources in the county park system and the conservation will be used to purchase conservation easements, for perpetuity, from willing landowners, to protect natural and cultural resources throughout the County. | $91,495,000 | 73% | 27% | Pass | |
| 2016 | 11/03/2015 | The issuance of $287,275,000 of funding to build a new Travis County Civil and Family Courthouse. | $287,275,000 | 49% | 51% | Fail | |
| 2012 | 11/08/2011 | The issuance of $132,840,000 of funding for capital improvements which include the addition of new lanes to existing roadways, construction of new roadways, or the widening of narrow roadways. | $132,840,000 | 59% | 41% | Pass | |
| 2012 | 11/08/2011 | The issuance of $82,105,000 will be used to acquire parkland, build new recreational facilities, and protect natural and cultural resources in the county park system and the conservation will be used to purchase conservation easements, for perpetuity, from willing landowners, to protect natural and cultural resources throughout the County. | $82,105,000 | 59% | 41% | Pass | |
| 2006 | 11/08/2005 | The issuance of $65,225,000 of road bonds for the acquistion of right-of way projects, includes 12 road projects that add new travel lanes. | $65,225,000 | 57% | 43% | Pass | |
| 2006 | 11/08/2005 | Projects in this propositon include constructing additional improvements at three existing metropolitan parks, acquiring land to expand existing parks and greenways, and buying out properties located in flood plains that will be used for recreational purposes. | $62,150,000 | 66% | 34% | Pass | |
| 2006 | 11/08/2005 | The issuance of $23,500,000 of criminal justice and jail facility bonds for the improvements of facilities at the county's Del Valle Correctional Complex. | $23,500,000 | 55% | 45% | Pass | |
| 2002 | 10/24/2001 | The issuance of $57,430,000 of road bonds to decrease congestion and improve safety on Travis County roads. | $57,430,000 | 59% | 41% | Pass | $2,190,000 |
| 2002 | 10/24/2001 | The issuance of $28,600,000 for improvements and renovations in two exisitng regional parks and the purchase and development of land for 2 metro parks. | $28,600,000 | 57% | 43% | Pass | $200,000 |
| 2002 | 10/24/2001 | The issuance of $32,725,000 for the acquisition of right-of-way for SH 45 between Anderson Mill Road and FM 685 and for FM 1826 between US 290 W and Slaughter Lane. | $32,725,000 | 58% | 42% | Pass | |
| 2002 | 10/24/2001 | The issuance of $ 66,200,000 for the acquisition of right-of-way within the uninforportated era of Travis county for SH 130. | $66,200,000 | 65% | 35% | Pass | |
| 2001 | 11/07/2000 | The issuance of $28,000,000 of road bonds for the acquistion of right-of-way for statehighway projects related to SH 130, Loop 1 North, US 290 W, and SH 45 N. | $28,000,000 | 67% | 33% | Pass | $485,000 |
| 1998 | 11/04/1997 | The issuance of $36,015,000 of road bonds and the levying of the tax in payment thereof. | $36,015,000 | 72% | 28% | Pass | |
| 1998 | 11/04/1997 | The issuance of $19,110,000 of park bonds and the levying of the tax in payment thereof. | $19,110,000 | 69% | 31% | Pass | |
| 1998 | 11/04/1997 | The issuance of $16,045,000 of criminal justice and jail facility bonds for families at the county's Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center, and the levying of the tax in payment thereof. | $16,045,000 | 62% | 38% | Pass | |
| 1998 | 11/04/1997 | The issuance of $1,620,000 of park bonds for the construction of the MKT hike and bike trail (Mokan Trail), and the levying of the tax in payment thereof. | $1,620,000 | 65% | 35% | Pass | |
| 1998 | 11/04/1997 | The issuance of $4,000,000 of road bonds for the acquisition of right-of-way by the county in connection with the proposed state highway 130 project, and the levying of the tax in payment thereof. | $4,000,000 | 43% | 57% | Pass | |
| 1998 | 11/04/1997 | The issuance of $3,525,000 of road bonds for the acquisition of right-of-way by the county in connection with the proposed state highway 45 project, and the levying of the tax in payment thereof. | $3,525,000 | 60% | 40% | Pass | |
| 1998 | 11/04/1997 | The issuance of $2,035,000 of county buildings bonds for emergency services and communcations facilities, including the purchase of necessary sites therefore, and the levying of the tax in payment thereof. | $2,035,000 | 76% | 24% | Pass | |
| 1998 | 11/04/1997 | The issuance of $13,700,00 of criminal justice and jail facility bonds for facilities at the county's Del Valle Correctional Complex, and the levying of the tax in payment thereof. | $13,700,000 | 60% | 40% | Pass |
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