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Cleburne $62.5 million public safety bond (Proposition A)

What to know, updated November 9. Every story we've published on it, newest first.

What to know

Cleburne city officials held town halls to discuss a $62.5 million public safety bond, Proposition A, though attendance was low. Voters were set to decide on November 3, 2026, with early voting beginning October 19. Voters rejected the bond measure on November 4 or 5, after which city officials stated they would explore cheaper alternatives while maintaining that upgrades are still needed.

  • [2026-09-28] Town halls held for the $62.5 million public safety bond drew low turnout
  • [2026-10-07] Cleburne voters set to decide on Proposition A in a November 3 bond election; early voting starting October 19
  • [2026-10-28] More than 33,000 Johnson County voters cast ballots in the first week of early voting
  • [2026-11-06] Voters rejected the $62.5 million public safety bond; city officials say they will explore cheaper options

Timeline

  1. Cleburne eyes cheaper options after $62.5 million public safety bond fails

    Cleburne city officials are reassessing their approach to addressing public safety infrastructure needs after voters rejected a bond measure on Tuesday, though they maintain the re…

    Cleburne Times-Review
  2. Johnson County releases Election Day polling locations by precinct

    Johnson County has released polling locations organized by precinct for Election Day voting.

    Cleburne Times-Review
  3. More than 33,000 Johnson County voters cast ballots in first week of early voting

    More than 33,000 Johnson County voters cast ballots during the first week of early voting, according to the Cleburne Times-Review.

    Cleburne Times-Review
  4. Early voting opens Monday for Johnson County November election

    Early voting opens Monday in Johnson County for the November 3 general election, featuring races for U.S. Senate, governor, and various state and local offices.

    Cleburne Times-Review
  5. Early voting opens Monday for Johnson County general election

    Early voting opens Monday in Johnson County for the November 3 general election, featuring races for U.S. Senate, governor, and various state and local positions.

    Cleburne Times-Review
  6. Cleburne voters to decide $62.5 million public safety bond in November

    Cleburne voters will decide on Proposition A in a November 3 bond election to fund a public safety facility, with early voting starting October 19 and detailed information availabl…

    City of Cleburne
  7. Low turnout at town halls for $62.5 million public safety bond

    Cleburne city officials and public safety leadership held a town hall at the Cleburne Conference Center to discuss a public safety bond proposal, though attendance was limited.

    Cleburne Times-Review
  8. Jason Hudson wins 2026 Cleburne Men's City Championship

    Jason Hudson won the 2026 Cleburne Men's City Championship in what appears to be a golf competition based on the civic alert posting.

    City of Cleburne

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