Corpus Christi Voters Will Decide Tax Renewal

Proposition A on the November 3 ballot asks voters to continue funding for police operations through a sales tax.

Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Law Enforcement

Corpus Christi Voters Will Decide Tax Renewal

Live Poll

Should your community renew a local sales tax to fund police and crime-prevention programs?

Corpus Christi voters will head to the polls on Nov. 3, 2026, to decide whether to renew the local Crime Control and Prevention District for another decade. The measure, known as Proposition A, would maintain a 0.125% sales tax dedicated to supporting law enforcement programs and personnel.

Why it matters

The funding generated by this sales tax supports 78 sworn police officer positions and various crime-prevention initiatives within the city. If voters reject the measure, the city may be forced to shift these positions to the municipal general fund, potentially impacting other city budget priorities.

Proposition A seeks a 10-year renewal of the district, which is currently funded by a 0.125% local sales tax. This tax generates $9 million to $11 million annually, supporting 78 sworn police officer positions.

The players

Corpus Christi City Council

This governing body is responsible for approving or rejecting the budget proposed by the Crime Control and Prevention District board.

Crime Control and Prevention District

This local entity manages funds generated from a specific sales tax to support police equipment and crime-prevention programs.

The details

The district was first established in 1997 and has undergone successful renewals in 2002, 2007, and 2016. Management of the district is overseen by an appointed board that develops the budget, which must then be approved or rejected by the Corpus Christi City Council.

Voters first approved the crime control district in 1997.
The crime control sales tax first took effect in 1998.
Election day for Proposition A is Nov. 3, 2026.
Current sales tax authorization expires April 1, 2027.

Legal Context

This election operates under the framework provided by the Texas Local Sales and Use Tax Act, which allows municipalities to establish specific-purpose districts. Proposition A represents a routine cycle of voter approval required to maintain these dedicated funding streams beyond their statutory expiration.

Approval of Proposition A ensures the continued funding of 78 police officer positions and associated crime-prevention programs in the area. A rejection would force the city to determine how to sustain these police roles through alternative general fund revenue sources.

The takeaway

Voters are encouraged to review the Proposition A ballot language to understand how the 0.125% tax rate impacts local public safety funding. This decision dictates the operational capacity of the police force for the next decade.