Propositions on the Ballot
Three categories of ballot measures: city sales-tax reauthorizations (6 cities), a school-district bond package (Schertz-Cibolo-UC ISD), and three new Special Improvement Districts.
How propositions work on Texas ballots
Propositions are yes/no questions asking voters to approve (or reject) a specific government action — authorizing a tax, issuing debt, creating a new district, or amending a charter. You’ll see the official ballot language (required by law) plus a “what it means” translation below.
Texas law requires bond propositions that raise property-tax rates to start with the all-caps phrase “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.” That’s a factual label, not a recommendation — read the dollar amounts and what the money funds before deciding.
City Sales-Tax Reauthorizations (6 cities)
The same question in 6 cities
Six Bexar County cities are asking voters to reauthorize a 1/4 cent (0.25%) local sales tax for four more years. The money is restricted to maintaining and repairing city streets.
Which cities have this on their ballot
- Castle Hills (Prop A)
- Grey Forest (Prop A)
- Hollywood Park (Prop A)
- Olmos Park (Prop 1)
- Shavano Park (Prop A)
- Terrell Hills (Prop A)
Exact ballot language (verbatim)
“THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX IN THE CITY OF [CITY NAME], TEXAS AT THE RATE OF ONE-FOURTH OF ONE PERCENT TO CONTINUE PROVIDING REVENUE FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MUNICIPAL STREETS. THE TAX EXPIRES ON THE FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DATE OF THIS ELECTION UNLESS THE IMPOSITION OF THE TAX IS REAUTHORIZED.”
What it actually means
- It is not a new tax. This 1/4-cent sales tax already exists and voters are deciding whether to keep it going for another 4 years.
- Under Texas law, cities have to put this question back on the ballot every 4 years — otherwise the tax automatically expires.
- The money can only legally be spent on street maintenance and repairs — not salaries, buildings, or general spending.
- If voters reject it, the 1/4-cent goes away and the city must find another source to fund road repairs (or cut the spending).
- The state labels this “a tax increase” on the ballot because the legal authorization expires — technically, a yes vote re-imposes it.
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD Bond Package
All three propositions together = $295 million
Each proposition is a separate yes/no question — voters can approve some and reject others. All three are labeled property tax increases because the district must raise taxes to pay bondholders back.
Proposition A · School Facilities — $230,735,000
Exact ballot language
“THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. The issuance of bonds in the amount of $230,735,000 for school facilities and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.”
What it funds
New school construction, major renovations, and upgrades to existing campuses. Typically covers classrooms, HVAC systems, roofing, security infrastructure, and safety upgrades.
Proposition B · Stadium Facilities — $55,305,000
Exact ballot language
“THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. The issuance of bonds in the amount of $55,305,000 for school stadium facilities and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.”
What it funds
Stadium construction or renovation. Under Texas House Bill 3, stadiums costing more than $10 million must go on a separate bond ballot question (this law is why stadium money can’t be bundled into the main facilities proposition).
Proposition C · Technology Improvements — $9,065,000
Exact ballot language
“THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. The issuance of bonds in the amount of $9,065,000 for school technology improvements and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.”
What it funds
Student devices, classroom technology, network infrastructure, and IT systems. Texas law also requires technology to be its own separate bond proposition.
Three New Special Improvement Districts
What is a Special Improvement District (SID)?
A Special Improvement District is a new taxing authority created by the state Legislature for a specific geographic area — usually new master-planned developments. SIDs are often created before homes are built, giving developers a way to finance the roads, water lines, parks, and other infrastructure the new community will need.
Only voters who live in the proposed SID boundaries will see these propositions on their ballot. If there are no registered voters inside the district yet, only a small handful of initial voters may be deciding these questions. That’s legal under Texas law but worth understanding.
Each district has 11 related propositions (A–K): creating the district, setting a tax cap, authorizing a sales tax, approving bonds for roads / recreation / water-sewer, and authorizing refunding bonds.
Chasin Heights Special Improvement District (11 propositions)
Confirming the creation of a new Special Improvement District with bond authority totaling roughly $103.5 million across 11 propositions, plus the power to levy property taxes and a 2% sales tax within the district.
What is the Chasin Heights SID?
The Chasin Heights Special Improvement District was created by order of the Bexar County Commissioners Court on February 2, 2026, under Article XVI, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 382 of the Texas Local Government Code. It is a special-purpose taxing district designed to finance infrastructure for a new master-planned development — roads, water and sewer systems, drainage, parks, and recreational facilities.
The district is governed by an appointed four-member Board of Directors (not elected officials). As of the date the election was called, the district has $0 in outstanding debt and a $0 tax rate — meaning these propositions would authorize the district’s very first taxes and bonds. If all bonds are approved and issued, the projected property-tax rate would be approximately $0.54 per $100 of assessed valuation.
Who can vote on these propositions?
Only registered voters who live inside the proposed district boundaries will see these 11 propositions on their ballot. Because the district covers largely undeveloped land — the Board of Directors itself convened outside the district boundaries when calling this election — the number of eligible voters may be very small. Under Texas law, that is permitted, but it means a handful of votes could decide whether to create a new taxing authority that will apply to future homeowners in the development.
The 11 propositions at a glance
| Prop | What it authorizes | Amount |
|---|
| A | Confirm creation of the Chasin Heights SID | — |
| B | Property tax — capped at lesser of SA’s rate or $1.00/$100 | — |
| C | Sales & use tax up to 2% in the district | — |
| D | Economic development / grant agreements | — |
| E | Road facilities bonds (initial issuance) | $44,374,291 |
| F | Road facilities refunding bonds | $22,187,145 |
| G | Recreational facilities bonds (parks, trails, greenbelts) | $4,789,667 |
| H | Recreational facilities refunding bonds | $2,394,834 |
| I | Water, sewer, drainage & storm sewer bonds | $13,157,866 |
| J | Water, sewer & storm sewer refunding bonds | $6,578,933 |
| K | Economic development grant bonds | $10,000,000 |
How to read it
A “For District” vote on Proposition A confirms that the district should exist. Voting “For” on bond propositions (E–K) authorizes the district to issue that category of debt — it does not require issuance of the full amount immediately. Each bond proposition is labeled as a tax increase because the district must levy taxes to repay the bonds. Propositions B–D authorize the district’s taxing and economic-development powers. All bonds mature over up to 30 years.
Read the full election order from Bexar County (PDF) →
Real Road Special Improvement District (11 propositions)
Confirming the creation of the largest of the three new SIDs, with bond authority totaling roughly $349 million across 11 propositions, plus the power to levy property taxes and a 2% sales tax within the district.
What is the Real Road SID?
The Real Road Special Improvement District was created by order of the Bexar County Commissioners Court on February 3, 2026, under the same legal authority as Chasin Heights (Article XVI, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 382 of the Texas Local Government Code). It is a special-purpose taxing district designed to finance infrastructure for a new master-planned development — roads, water and sewer systems, drainage, parks, trails, greenbelts, and recreational facilities.
As of the date the election was called, the district has $0 in outstanding debt and a $0 tax rate. If all bonds are approved and issued, the projected property-tax rate would be approximately $0.54 per $100 of assessed valuation. The district is governed by an appointed Board of Directors, and early voting is conducted at the Bexar County Elections Office (1103 S. Frio).
Who can vote on these propositions?
Only registered voters who live inside the proposed district boundaries will see these propositions on their ballot. Like the other two SIDs, this district covers largely undeveloped land, meaning the number of eligible voters may be very small.
The 11 propositions at a glance
| Prop | What it authorizes | Amount |
|---|
| A | Confirm creation of the Real Road SID | — |
| B | Property tax — capped at lesser of SA’s rate or $1.00/$100 | — |
| C | Sales & use tax up to 2% in the district | — |
| D | Economic development / grant agreements | — |
| E | Road facilities bonds (initial issuance) | $80,334,566 |
| F | Road facilities refunding bonds | $40,167,283 |
| G | Recreational facilities bonds (parks, trails, greenbelts) | $60,210,392 |
| H | Recreational facilities refunding bonds | $30,105,196 |
| I | Water, sewer, drainage & storm sewer bonds | $85,311,901 |
| J | Water, sewer & storm sewer refunding bonds | $42,655,951 |
| K | Economic development grant bonds | $10,000,000 |
How to read it
Same structure as Chasin Heights: Proposition A confirms the district’s existence. B–D authorize taxing and economic-development powers. E–K authorize specific categories of bonds that mature over up to 30 years. A “For” vote authorizes the debt but does not require immediate issuance of the full amount.
Read the full election order from Bexar County (PDF) →
Sunshine Trails Special Improvement District (11 propositions)
The third and smallest of three new SIDs on the May 2 ballot. Same 11-proposition structure as Chasin Heights and Real Road, with bond authority totaling approximately $85 million.
What is the Sunshine Trails SID?
The Sunshine Trails Special Improvement District was established by order of the Bexar County Commissioners Court on September 9, 2025 — the earliest of the three SIDs on this ballot. Like the other two, it is a special-purpose taxing district created under Texas law to finance infrastructure for a new master-planned development, including roads, water and sewer systems, drainage facilities, and public recreation facilities.
On May 2, qualified electors within the district will vote on confirming the district’s creation, authorizing a property tax and a 2% sales and use tax, and approving bonds across the same 11-proposition categories (A–K) used by Chasin Heights and Real Road.
Who can vote on these propositions?
Only registered voters who live inside the proposed district boundaries will see these propositions. As with the other SIDs, this district covers largely undeveloped land, so the number of eligible voters may be very small. Early voting is conducted at the Bexar County Elections Office, 1103 S. Frio, San Antonio.
Structure identical to the other two SIDs
Propositions A through K follow the same pattern: confirm the district (A), cap the property-tax rate (B), authorize a 2% sales tax (C), permit economic development agreements (D), and approve bond categories for roads (E–F), recreation (G–H), water/sewer/drainage (I–J), and economic development grants (K) — with separate refunding propositions for each infrastructure category.
Why all three SIDs matter even if you don’t live in them
SIDs are a fast-growing way to finance new master-planned communities across Bexar County. The creation of three at once in a single election — with combined bond authority exceeding $537 million — is a notable trend. Even if you’re not voting on them, future Bexar County residents will pay these taxes, and the district’s tax bills will appear on homeowners’ property statements.
Sunshine Trails SID website (formation documents, district map, election notice) →
