Proposition A: the $62.5 million public safety bond
On Nov. 3, Cleburne voters decide whether the city can borrow up to $62.5 million to build one facility for police, fire administration and municipal court. Here is what it pays for, what it costs you, and how to vote.
- Bond amount
- Up to $62.5 million
- Estimated tax impact
- $0.05317 per $100 of taxable value
- On a $100,000 home
- About $53 a year, or $4.43 a month
- Election day
- Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
- Early voting
- Oct. 19 to Oct. 30, any Johnson County site
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What it would build
One purpose-built public safety facility housing the Cleburne Police Department, Fire Administration and Municipal Court, with space for emergency operations, training and community use. The city lists the site as roughly 6 acres of city-owned land near North Nolan River Road and Airport Drive; the architect's July presentation described a main building of about 62,000 square feet plus a separate support building.
Why the city says it is needed
Cleburne has never had a building designed for public safety. The current police headquarters began as a municipal building in 1966-67, when the city had about 15,700 residents. Today it has nearly 39,000 residents and 56 sworn officers.
What it costs you
The city estimates the bonds would add $0.05317 per $100 of taxable value, about $53.17 a year for every $100,000 of taxable value. State law requires the ballot to say the proposition is a tax increase. The city notes the final amount depends on property values, exemptions, interest rates and when the bonds are sold.
How we got here
A volunteer resident study group met five times, toured facilities and recommended seeking up to $62.5 million. Council hired architects Hafer Welker in May, heard the study group's recommendation July 28, and voted Aug. 11 to put Proposition A on the November ballot. If it passes, design continues and construction is targeted for 2027.
Where we stand
Cleburne Wire does not take positions on ballot measures. This guide is facts from public records, updated as the city releases more.
Key dates
- Study group recommends up to $62.5M
- Council calls the Nov. 3 election
- Early voting begins
- Early voting ends
- Election day
Latest coverage
- Cleburne Voters to Decide on $62.5M Public Safety Bond in NovemberCity of Cleburne news, Sep 23, 2:28 PM
Sources
- City of Cleburne: Public Safety Facility (Bond 2026)
- City of Cleburne News Flash: council calls bond election
- Johnson County: early voting and election day locations
Last updated September 25, 2026. See something wrong? Tell us.