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Plano city council calls special election for sports arena project proposal
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Maria Guerrero , as published by NBC DFW
· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway The arena would be the future home of the Dallas Stars.
The Plano City Council has voted to hold a special election on November 3, 2026. This election will ask voters to authorize taxes to help finance a proposed sports and entertainment arena. The arena would be the future home of the Dallas Stars.
The taxes would include a short-term motor vehicle rental tax, event parking tax, and event admissions tax. A venue facility use tax and hotel occupancy tax are also part of the proposal. Further details on the proposal, including the specific tax rates, are available from the city of Plano.
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Category: government Published: August 10, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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