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Fast-growing Collin County calls $817.5 million bond election for November
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A significant number of new residents, nearly 43,000, moved to the area in just one year.
Growth is a major issue in Collin County, where the population has surged. 3 million residents. A significant number of new residents, nearly 43,000, moved to the area in just one year.
County officials are taking steps to address the needs that come with this growth. A bond election is planned for November. Further details about the proposed bond and its potential impact on local taxes are available from county officials.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Growth is a major issue in Collin County, where the population has surged. The county now has around 1.3 million residents. A significant number of new residents, nearly 43,000, moved to the area in…
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