Joe Baker

The Tarrant County Program Year 2026 Action Plan details the allocation and utilization of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. This plan aims to enhance the living environment and provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents. Key strategic priorities include significant investment in public infrastructure, rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes, expansion of affordable housing through homebuyer assistance and new developments, and comprehensive support for homeless shelters and homelessness prevention initiatives. The plan also emphasizes inter-agency coordination and strategies to address barriers to affordable housing within the Tarrant County Consortium.

This HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for Tarrant County Government outlines the utilization of federal grant funding to assist individuals and households experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, or other vulnerable populations. The plan, covering a performance period ending September 30, 2030, primarily focuses on providing tenant-based rental assistance (TBRA) and a wide range of supportive services. It details extensive consultation processes, community feedback, and a needs assessment to strategically allocate funds for eligible activities, aiming to reduce homelessness and enhance housing stability across Tarrant County.

The City Council is deciding whether to issue general obligation bonds for capital improvements. Proposition A involves $49,000,000 for public safety facilities, including a new public safety facility and animal shelter. Proposition B concerns $32,000,000 for cultural facilities, including a new library. The election will take place on November 4, 2025.

The Board of Trustees of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District ordered a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) to be held on November 4, 2025. The election is to ratify the district's ad valorem tax rate of $1.0289 per $100 of taxable assessed valuation. Early voting will begin on October 20, 2025, and conclude on October 31, 2025. The election is to be conducted and administered by Tarrant County.

The Godley Independent School District is holding a special bond election on November 4, 2025, for the issuance of bonds totaling $119,957,000. These funds are earmarked for the construction, improvement, expansion, renovation, and equipment of school facilities, safety and security enhancements, and the purchase of school buses. The Board of Trustees is authorized to levy and pledge annual ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the District to cover the principal and interest on the bonds. Early voting will take place from October 20, 2025, to October 31, 2025.