Dallas County Prop A Rejected 2026: What It Means for Your Property Tax Bill

Reviewed November 4, 2026.

Dallas County voters rejected Proposition A on Nov. 3, 2026, by roughly 52% against to 48% for. Because the measure failed, the higher rate is subject to the failed-election rules; the comparison rate is $0.224650 per $100 of taxable value instead of rising 2.4 cents to $0.248650. Owners whose bills were held until after the election should watch for statements that reflect that lower county rate.

This article covers the countywide tax rate election only. It is separate from any City of Dallas Proposition A that appeared on some ballots.

What were the Dallas County Prop A results?

Unofficial returns reported by KERA and CBS News Texas show voters rejecting Prop A by about 52% to 48%. The cited returns are unofficial; check the county election authority for the canvassed result.

Prop A was the county's request to adopt a 2026 rate above the voter-approval rate under Texas Truth-in-Taxation rules. The ballot language began with "THIS IS A TAX INCREASE." Background on the measure is in our pre-election guide: Dallas County Prop A 2026.

What tax rate will Dallas County use for 2026?

The failed-election comparison uses the voter-approval rate of $0.224650 per $100 of taxable value, not the proposed $0.248650. That 2.4-cent difference is the amount voters declined to add.

According to the county's own impact figures discussed before the election, the higher rate would have raised about $102.9 million a year for homelessness, mental health and housing programs. On a home with $300,000 of taxable value after exemptions, the 2.4 cents would have meant about $72 more per year on the county line of the bill. That increase does not apply now that Prop A failed.

The county rate is only one line on your statement. Your school district, city, community college and hospital district set their own rates. Check your taxable value on your Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD) account.

When will I get my 2026 Dallas County tax bill?

Some Texas counties held 2026 tax statements until after Nov. 3 so the correct rate could be printed. If your Dallas County bill was delayed for that reason, expect a statement that uses the lower $0.224650 county rate. Confirm the rate and payment deadline directly with the Dallas County Tax Office.

Texas property taxes are generally due by Jan. 31 of the following year (Tax Code §31.02). Jan. 31, 2027 falls on a Sunday, so the deadline moves to Monday, Feb. 1, 2027 unless your statement says otherwise.

Can I protest the Dallas County tax rate?

No. You cannot protest a tax rate at the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Rates are set by elected officials and, in this case, by voters. You can protest the value DCAD puts on your property and make sure every exemption you qualify for is applied.

• Check exemptions. Homestead, over-65, disability and disabled-veteran exemptions lower taxable value. See DCAD's exemption page.
• Plan a 2027 protest. The usual deadline is May 15. In 2027 that falls on a Saturday, so the deadline is generally Monday, May 17, 2027, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is delivered, whichever is later.
• Gather evidence early. Comparable sales, repair photos and contractor estimates help at an informal review or ARB hearing.

For local steps, see our Dallas County property tax protest guide and Dallas property tax protest page. You can file yourself or protest with TaxDrop. Here's how a Texas property tax consultant works.

Sources: KERA election results; CBS News Texas; Dallas County TY2026 Tax Rate Election Fact Sheet; Dallas Central Appraisal District; Texas Comptroller, Truth in Taxation; Texas Tax Code §§26.07, 31.02 and 41.44.