Overview
- Arlington placed a proposal on its next council agenda that would commit $273 million in city funds alongside $750 million from the Cowboys to extend the team’s stay through 2055.
- The financing plan relies on continuing venue taxes voters authorized for past sports projects, and officials say state law allows them to proceed without a new election.
- The package targets event operations and safety with pedestrian bridges, a dedicated ride‑share lot, more digital signs, a shaded plaza, and security and road upgrades around AT&T Stadium.
- At least one council member backs the project but wants a public vote, and the council may seek a formal opinion from the Texas Attorney General on whether one is required.
- Residents’ concerns track recent history and finances, as Arlington finished paying the last stadium debt in early 2025 and the city is working through a $25 million budget shortfall after property tax increases.