In a sweeping show of public support, voters in Bexar County, Texas—which encompasses San Antonio—have approved a $987 million bond for the Alamo Colleges District, marking the largest bond initiative in the district’s history. Passed on May 3 with a nearly 70% approval, the measure signals a significant investment in higher education, workforce training, and regional economic development.
The Alamo Colleges District—which serves more than 69% Hispanic students, making it a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)—plans to use the funding to modernize and expand facilities across its five colleges. The bond will support construction of new academic centers, infrastructure upgrades, and initiatives targeting high-demand industries including health care, cybersecurity, manufacturing, and emerging technologies.
“This is a transformative moment not just for the Alamo Colleges District but for the future of Bexar County and our region,” Mike Flores, PhD, Alamo Colleges District chancellor, said in a press release. “The Alamo Colleges are grateful for the trust voters have placed in us. Their support for this bond is an investment in our students, stronger families, and a more prosperous future for Bexar County.”
Key projects funded by the bond include a School of Emerging Technologies at Port San Antonio and a new Center of Applied Technology at Brooks, a hub for advanced manufacturing and innovation. Additional facilities will focus on nursing, automotive technology, and construction trades, aligning education with the region’s fastest-growing sectors.
“For decades, Alamo Colleges has been a steadfast partner of the Port,” said Jim Perschbach, president and CEO of Port San Antonio. “The new upcoming facilities will be an important expansion that further prepares and connects people from across our community with exciting career pathways.”
With San Antonio’s population expected to reach nearly 2.5 million by 2040, leaders say the bond comes at a critical moment.
“Thanks to the incredible support of our community, we will be able to expand opportunities for thousands more students in the years to come,” Flores said.
A citizen advisory committee guided the bond’s planning process, reflecting community-driven priorities for the HSI’s growth, academic excellence, and workforce readiness.
