Bryan Election Results 2026: What the Texas Avenue Medians Vote and Bryan ISD Tax Rate Election Mean for Homeowners

Market Update · November 2026 · 6 min read

The Bryan election results from Tuesday, November 3, 2026, included two local measures that touch homeowners directly: Bryan voters approved a city charter amendment calling for removal of the Texas Avenue medians, and voters in Bryan ISD rejected Proposition A, the district's voter-approval tax rate election (VATRE). Both results are unofficial until they are canvassed, but the margins were wide. This post walks through what each measure actually does, what happens next, and what it may mean if you own, are buying, or are selling a home in Bryan.

Texas Avenue Medians: What Bryan Voters Approved

According to the City of Bryan, the charter amendment passed with 20,007 votes for and 5,507 against, roughly 78% in favor, in unofficial Election Night totals. Community Impact reports that the measure covers the medians on Texas Avenue from Rosemary Drive to about 600 feet south of State Highway 21. TxDOT installed those medians in 2021 with the goal of improving safety and reducing congestion, and the measure reached the ballot after residents submitted a petition this summer with nearly 2,500 valid signatures.

The concerns the city has cited over the years include limited access to businesses, roundabout travel routes, emergency response, and possible wear on side streets as drivers look for ways around the medians. The Bryan City Council is scheduled to canvass, or certify, the results at its meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, and the city says the amendment will be added to the charter once the results are official.

Why the Medians Are Not Coming Out Tomorrow

A yes vote does not mean crews start removing concrete next week. Texas Avenue is a state highway controlled by TxDOT, and the city has said plainly that the ultimate decision to change or remove the medians must be made by the state. An outside legal opinion the city received in October concluded that Bryan likely lacks the authority to remove them on its own; to enforce the amendment, the city may need TxDOT's written consent or an agreement delegating control, or guidance from a court or the Texas Attorney General.

Cost: the city estimates median removal at about $8 million and says it still needs to identify a funding source.
First proposed change: removing the median section at Garden Acres Boulevard and Brookside Drive and adding a traffic signal there.
Other options under discussion with TxDOT: changes at additional locations along Texas Avenue, and funding for expanded paved areas at intersections that make U-turns easier.
Timeline: beyond the November 17 canvass, the city has not published firm dates, so expect updates over the coming months rather than weeks.

Bryan ISD Tax Rate Election: Proposition A Fails

KBTX reports that Bryan ISD Proposition A failed with 19,591 votes against (58.9%) and 13,652 for (41.1%). The VATRE would have raised the district's maintenance and operations (M&O) tax rate by about 2 cents, from $0.6769 to $0.6968 per $100 of taxable value, and was projected to bring in roughly $5.5 million a year in recurring revenue. The district's interest and sinking rate, which repays voter-approved bonds, was not part of this election and stays at $0.27.

For context, the district's own estimate was that a home appraised at $350,000 with the $140,000 school homestead exemption (a $210,000 taxable value) would have paid about $42 more per year, or $3.50 per month, if the measure had passed. Homeowners 65 and older with a school tax ceiling who had not made improvements that raised their taxable value would not have seen an increase either way. With the measure rejected, Community Impact reports that the M&O increase will not take effect, the district's adopted budget stays as planned, and a one-time $500 employee stipend remains in place instead of an ongoing raise.

What the 2026 Election Results Mean for Bryan Homeowners, Buyers, and Sellers

Bryan ISD homeowners: the school M&O rate stays at the current level rather than rising 2 cents. Your total bill still depends on your appraised value, exemptions, and the rates set by the city, county, and other taxing units, so check your own statement from the Brazos County Tax Office rather than relying on averages. Texas property taxes are generally due by January 31.
Buyers comparing Bryan and College Station: school district tax rates are one line in the monthly payment math, along with insurance, HOA dues, and any MUD or PID assessments. Ask for the current rates for any specific property you are considering, since they change every year.
Owners and businesses along Texas Avenue: the vote signals strong community support for changing the corridor, but any change in access depends on TxDOT, funding, and possible legal steps. If you are buying or selling near Texas Avenue between Rosemary Drive and Highway 21, it is reasonable to factor in today's traffic pattern rather than assuming the medians will be gone by a certain date.
Sellers: neither measure changes your home's value overnight. Buyers often ask about taxes and traffic, though, so it helps to have the facts ready, including your current tax statement and any exemptions you hold.

Other races on the ballot, including the Bryan and College Station mayor and council seats and the school board contests, were still being finalized as this was written. The Brazos County Elections Administration posts official results and canvass information, and that is the best place to confirm final numbers and whether any race heads to a runoff.

Questions About Taxes or Traffic Before You Buy or Sell in Bryan?

Local election results can feel abstract until they show up on a tax statement or your daily drive. If you are weighing a move in Bryan, College Station, or anywhere in the Brazos Valley and want help understanding how tax rates, school district boundaries, or a busy corridor like Texas Avenue factor into a specific home, reach out to Rick for a no-pressure conversation.