By DRC Communications
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Collin County voters will consider a $600 million bond proposition this November that would expand Collin College’s capacity for workforce training, career and technical education and academic instruction.
Collin College Proposition A would fund the next phases of Destination 2030, the college’s long-range master plan. Projects include new campuses in Anna and Royse City, expanded workforce and academic facilities at existing campuses and a new Aviation Academy in McKinney.
The proposed investments come as Collin College continues to grow alongside the communities it serves.
Over the past decade, the college’s credit enrollment has increased 31%. Today, Collin College serves more than 62,000 students annually, offers more than 200 degrees and certificates, including five low-cost bachelor’s degrees, and provides dual credit to more than 14,000 students at more than 50 high schools.
Expanding access across Collin County
Proposition A would fund 11 projects across Phases II and III of Destination 2030, including new facilities and expansions in McKinney, Wylie, Plano, Allen, Celina, Frisco and Farmersville.
It would also establish new campuses in Anna and Royse City, expanding access to higher education and workforce training in growing parts of the county. Both campuses would include space for career and technical education programs and general academic instruction, with room for future expansion as their surrounding communities continue to grow.
Several existing campuses are also experiencing significant enrollment growth. Enrollment at the Wylie Campus has increased 78% since fall 2021, while enrollment at the Celina Campus has increased 198% over the past five years.
Building capacity for high-demand careers
Workforce training is a significant component of Proposition A. The bond would expand more than 20 career and technical education pathways in high-demand fields, increasing the space available to prepare students for careers across the region.
Proposed projects would increase capacity for programs in health care, information technology, cybersecurity, welding, HVAC, construction management, advanced manufacturing and automotive technology.
A new Aviation Academy in McKinney would add hangar, simulation and classroom space for programs including aircraft mechanics, commercial airline piloting, avionics technology and air traffic control. The college says the programs are intended to help address workforce gaps in the region’s aviation industry.
Building on previous investments
Proposition A would be Collin College’s first bond since 2017, when voters approved a $600 million package to expand educational opportunities across the county.
Since then, the college has opened the Technical Campus in Allen, campuses in Wylie, Celina and Farmersville, the Public Safety Training Center, the Frisco Campus IT Center and the McKinney Campus Welcome Center.
Collin College’s tax rate has remained at $0.08122 since 2018, the third lowest tax rate for a community college in Texas. The 2026 bond proposal is structured to maintain Collin College’s current tax rate.
Why it matters for the Dallas Region
Collin College serves as an important connection between education and the workforce in one of the Dallas Region’s fastest-growing areas. Proposition A would expand the college’s ability to serve a growing student population while increasing training capacity in fields with regional workforce demand.
The investments would also extend Collin College’s physical footprint into additional communities, providing more students with access to academic and workforce pathways closer to where they live.
Early voting runs October 19-30. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Visit the DRC’s North Texas Voter Resources and the Collin College bond website for more information.