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The Crime Control and Prevention District has funded public safety programs citywide for nearly 30 years.
The Crime Control and Prevention District is funded through a dedicated one-eighth cent sales tax, separate from the City's general operating budget.
The Board of Directors works directly with the City and the Corpus Christi Police Department to develop and oversee a crime control budget plan focused on two priorities: keeping neighborhoods safe and improving quality of life for every resident.
The 2026 ballot proposition asks Corpus Christi voters whether to continue Crime Control and Prevention District funding for an additional 10 years. It is not a new tax.
If the continuation is not approved, the sales tax revenue currently directed to the Crime Control and Prevention District would no longer be collected to provide funding for these specific public safety programs after April 2028.
What is the Crime Control and Prevention District?
The Crime Control and Prevention District is a supplemental funding source for the police officer personnel
who manage crime prevention initiatives and public safety programs throughout Corpus Christi.
It was established by voters in 1997 and has been renewed three times since. The District is governed by a
Board of Directors appointed by the City Council and operates separately from the City's general budget.
Does the renewal create a new tax?
No. The renewal proposition asks voters whether to continue an existing one-eighth cent sales tax that is
already in place. It does not create a new tax or increase the current sales tax rate.
What happens if the renewal is not approved?
If the proposition does not pass, Crime Control and Prevention District funding would expire after April 2028.
How long has the Crime Control and Prevention District been in operation?
The Crime Control and Prevention District has been in effect since 1997. It was renewed by voters in 2002 for five years, again in 2007 for a 10-year period, and again in 2017 for another 10-year period. The 2026 proposition would renew it for another 10 years.
Information about Crime Control and Prevention District programs and expenditures is publicly available
through the City of Corpus Christi. For additional information or questions, contact the Crime Control and
Prevention District at crimecontrol@corpuschristitx.gov.
About Us
The City Secretary is the local official who maintains the integrity of the election process, ensures transparency and access to city records, facilitates the legislative process, and is the recorder of local history. The City Secretary acts as the compliance officer for federal, state, and local statutes, including the Open Meetings Act and the Public Information Act, and serves as the filing authority for campaign finance reports and financial disclosure statements.
Contact Information
Address: 1201 Leopard Street,
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9277,
Corpus Christi, TX 78469
Email: CitySecretary@CorpusChristiTX.gov
Phone: (361) 826-3105
Fax: (361) 826-3113
