Fort Worth city officials are asking residents to weigh in on an $840 million bond program that would funnel most funds into fixing roads and bridges.
The City Council heard an updated proposal Tuesday that earmarks 61.5% of bond money for transportation infrastructure. The program represents Fort Worth’s latest infrastructure push, maintaining the city’s four-year bond cycle without raising property taxes. Voters would decide on the package in May 2026.
Higher-than-expected property valuations from Tarrant Appraisal District allowed the city to expand its original $800 million plan by $40 million. Staff recommended directing the extra funds entirely to streets and mobility projects, with a split between bridge repairs and neighborhood road reconstruction.
Beyond transportation, the proposal allocates 22% of the funds to parks and open spaces. Public safety improvements, mainly for fire services and 911 systems, would receive 7.6% of funds.
Animal shelter upgrades would get 7.1%, while libraries would receive 1.7% of the total package.
The city has launched digital tools to gather public input through October. Residents can explore proposed projects on an interactive map platform and use a budget simulation tool to prioritize spending across categories.
Starting in October, city officials will host hybrid meetings in each council district. These sessions will run alongside community engagement for Fort Worth’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan.
The timeline calls for finalizing the project list by year’s end based on public feedback. Council members would formally call the bond election in January 2026, followed by public education meetings throughout the spring.
Fort Worth continues its practice of developing bond programs without property tax increases. The 2022 bond program marked the most recent voter-approved infrastructure package in the city’s regular funding cycle.