Proposed Expo Multipurpose Facility
Summary
Voters will decide November 3 whether to approve $15.45 million in bonds to build a multi-use facility at the Washington County EXPO. The ballot proposition is labeled as a tax increase, and property taxes would pay off the bonds over up to 40 years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
$15.45 million in bonds, with a $450,000 increase over the original $15 million to cover initial interest payments until the tax rate is adjusted.
Residents who use the EXPO and county parks would get a new multi-use facility if voters approve.
Property owners would face higher taxes to repay the bonds if voters approve.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Commissioners Court — Regular Meeting — 2026-09-29
A new open-air multipurpose building at the Expo grounds goes before voters November 3. It could host graduations, rodeos, band practice, festivals, cook-offs, and more — with room for roughly 3,000-3,200 people. Scaled floor plans showing how real events fit will be released before early voting.
Commissioners Court — Regular Meeting — 2026-08-14
Voters will decide November 3 whether to approve $15.45 million in bonds to build a multi-use facility at the Washington County EXPO. The ballot proposition is labeled as a tax increase, and property taxes would pay off the bonds over up to 40 years.
Commissioners Court — Regular Meeting — 2026-06-09
A proposed ~75,000 sq ft covered arena could seat up to 3,000 for rodeos, stock shows, and graduations, while fixing drainage, utilities, restrooms, and letting multiple events run at once. Planners also want FEMA to correct a misdrawn floodplain line at the fairgrounds.
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