# Dallas Unions Back $443M Public Safety Bond

Dallas’ two largest police and firefighter unions endorsed a proposed $443 million public safety bond ahead of the November 3, 2026 voter decision. If approved, the package would fund five capital projects: a new police academy, a tactical training complex, consolidated police evidence storage and crime lab facilities, relocation of the 911 and emergency operations center, and replacement of Fire Station No. 4. The city’s replacement pay-and-benefits agreements with six police and firefighter associations remain unresolved; the prior agreement expired September 30. The bond could create future public-sector construction and facility procurement opportunities, but no solicitations or procurement schedule have been announced.

- The bond vote is scheduled for **November 3, 2026 (11 days away)**. Approval is a prerequisite to the proposed capital funding; it does not itself establish a contract award or solicitation timeline.
- Contractors in public-safety facilities, training infrastructure, evidence storage, crime-lab construction, fire stations, and emergency communications may find relevant future opportunities if voters approve the package.
- Businesses should distinguish the proposed capital projects from the unresolved labor agreements: the signal provides no procurement details, identified vendors, or actionable bid dates.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- City of Dallas
- Dallas Police Department
- Dallas Fire-Rescue
- Dallas City Council

### Sources
- [As Dallas’ police and firefighter contract negotiations stretch on, the city’s two largest unions are backing a $443 million public safety bond. https://t.co/7vn9ZDUv6Q](https://x.com/dallasnews/status/2113274183928959147) - twitter-sled