📝Come and join us!  We have partnered with CONEN (Coalition of Northeast Neighborhoods) to join in on an important discussions of the Bexar County Venue Tax and the 17 Proposed Amendments to the Texas Constitution.  Our guest speaker is Lisa Pfeiffer with CONEN.

Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 6:30PM – 7:30PM CST
Location:  Miller’s Point Elementary School (Cafeteria)
Address: 7027 Misty Ridge Dr., Converse, Texas 78109

The Bexar County Venue Tax is a dedicated tax on visitors, specifically a hotel occupancy tax and a car rental tax, used to fund community and sports venues. Imposed by Bexar County, this “tourist tax” is not funded by residents’ pockets but from out-of-county visitors. The tax has funded various projects over the years, including the construction of the Spurs’ current home, the Frost Bank Center, and more recent improvements to the San Antonio River and sports facilities.

How it works

• Hotel Occupancy Tax: A portion of the tax on hotel rooms is set aside for venue funding.
• Rental Car Tax: A separate tax is placed on rental car services, with the revenue going to the venue fund.
• Voter Approval: The use of these tax funds for specific projects must be approved by voters in Bexar County.

Recent Developments

• 2025 Ballot Measures: In a November 2025 election, voters were asked to decide on two propositions to raise and extend the venue tax.
• San Antonio Spurs Arena: A key purpose of the ballot measures was to help fund a new downtown NBA arena.
• Frost Bank Center & Rodeo Grounds: The proposed taxes would also help fund improvements and upgrades to the existing Frost Bank Center and the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo grounds on the East Side.

In essence, the Bexar County Venue Tax acts as a way to finance major civic improvements and facilities, with the financial burden placed on visitors rather than local residents, subject to voter approval.

Proposition A

• Funding target: A Coliseum Complex Venue Project that focuses on upgrades and improvements to the county-owned facilities on the East Side.
• Proposed funding: Up to $192 million from the venue tax, along with an existing $48 million in generated revenue.
• Benefiting facilities: The Frost Bank Center (current Spurs arena), Freeman Coliseum, and other facilities used by the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.
• Intent: To re-imagine the East Side district, potentially for year-round rodeo and livestock events.

Proposition B

• Funding target: A new, multi-purpose downtown arena for the San Antonio Spurs, which would be built near Hemisfair.
• Proposed funding: Up to $311 million from the venue tax to partially fund the new arena, estimated to cost $1.3 billion.
• Conditions: Funding for Proposition B is contingent on voters approving the tax increase. The City of San Antonio would also contribute funds, and the Spurs organization would cover a portion of the cost and any overruns.

Key considerations for voters

• Taxpayer impact: The venue tax is designed to be paid by visitors, not Bexar County residents.
• Alternative outcomes: A “yea” vote on a proposition authorizes the designated project, while a “nay” vote means that portion of the venue tax remains at the current rate and is used to pay off existing debt.
• Controversy: The proposals have generated debate, with supporters citing economic development and opponents questioning the use of public funds for a private sports arena. Community activist groups like COPS/Metro are actively campaigning against Proposition B.

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