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Bexar County Voters Approve Funding for Spurs’ Downtown Arena as Rodeo Upgrade Measure Also Passes

The vote authorizes up to $311 million in county venue taxes for a $1.3 billion Hemisfair arena.

Proposition A would raise Bexar County’s taxes on hotel rooms and car rentals to provide about $192 million to renovate the Frost Bank Center, Freeman Coliseum and surrounding facilities
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Overview

  • County officials reported just over 52% support for Proposition B, clearing the key voter hurdle for the Spurs’ arena plan.
  • Proposition A passed to dedicate roughly $192 million for renovations at the Frost Bank Center, Freeman Coliseum, and surrounding grounds to support year‑round Western events.
  • The arena financing framework includes up to $489 million from the city and at least $500 million from the Spurs, who committed to cover cost overruns.
  • The Spurs say they will pay rent at the new facility and are promising about $1.4 billion in private development around the site.
  • Team leadership said design work is at an early stage with no construction timeline announced, and the current Frost Bank Center lease runs through 2032.