Bartonville voters decide on November 3, 2026 whether to renew the five-eighths-cent sales tax that pays for street maintenance, a vote held every four years. The question lands as East Jeter Road's reconstruction moves through its third phase and four new acreage neighborhoods, with lots from two to six acres, take shape across town.
What is Bartonville voting on?
According to the Town of Bartonville's August 2026 update, published by the Cross Timbers Gazette, the Town Council ordered a November 3, 2026 election asking voters to reauthorize the 0.625 percent sales tax for street maintenance. State law requires this vote every four years.
The update also explained how the town's 2 percent local sales tax is split today:
- General Fund: 1.00 percent
- Street Maintenance: 0.625 percent
- Crime Control and Prevention: 0.250 percent
- Bartonville Community Development Corporation: 0.125 percent
In a town where homes sit on large lots along long rural roads, the street maintenance share is a large part of how those roads are kept up.
What road work is underway now?
Phase III of the East Jeter Road reconstruction was on schedule as of August 2026, with Saturday work authorized from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to keep it moving. East Jeter is one of the town's main east-west connections, and residents along it have lived with construction through several phases.
What is the beautification project along FM 407?
The Bartonville Community Development Corporation approved $111,921 in its 2026 to 2027 budget for a beautification project that also tackles drainage and erosion. The town listed four locations:
- FM 407 and East Jeter Road
- IT Neely Road and FM 407
- The median in front of the Lantana Shopping Center
- East Jeter Road and McMakin Road
These are the intersections most visitors see first. Small improvements at entry points tend to shape how a town feels to people driving through, including prospective buyers.
Where is new housing going in Bartonville?
The same town update listed four residential developments, all on acreage:
- Deer Hollow: 14 lots on 5-acre parcels, behind Hat Creek.
- Eagle Ridge: 33 lots on 2-acre parcels, across FM 407 from Tractor Supply.
- Hudson Hills: 33 lots on 2-acre parcels, behind Marty B's.
- Knight's Landing: 15 lots on 6-acre parcels, in the 600 block of East Jeter.
That adds up to 95 homesites, none smaller than two acres. For a town known for horse properties and open land, the pattern is consistent with what has drawn buyers here for decades.
How does Furst Ranch relate to Bartonville?
Separately, the Furst Ranch master plan on Flower Mound's western edge reaches into Bartonville. In a January 27, 2026 release, David Weekley Homes said Furst Ranch extends into Bartonville and listed its model home address as 2112 Rangeland Way in Bartonville, with 50-foot homesites. That is a very different product from the town's own acreage subdivisions, and buyers should understand which jurisdiction and rules apply to any specific address.
What does this mean for buyers and sellers?
Bartonville attracts people who want land, privacy and quick access to the services along FM 407 and I-35W. Our agents at The Agency Dallas who work Bartonville and the surrounding Cross Timbers area see these stories as connected:
- Road funding affects daily life. On large-lot streets, pavement condition matters more than in dense suburbs because there are fewer alternate routes.
- New acreage adds choice. Ninety-five new homesites give buyers options beyond resale, which can make well-kept resales compete on condition and price.
- Entry corridors are getting attention. Drainage and landscaping work at key intersections supports the town's rural character.
- Public safety is visible. In July, the council swore in a new officer and recognized two others for medal-of-merit work, including an investigation that used license plate reader technology.
What should acreage buyers check before making an offer?
Buying two or more acres is different from buying a suburban lot. Before writing an offer on land or a home in one of the new Bartonville subdivisions, buyers usually want answers to a few questions:
- Whether the lot uses a septic system and what the soil and site plan allow.
- How the property is served for water, and what the provider's rules are during dry summers.
- Any deed restrictions or HOA rules covering barns, fencing, livestock or outbuildings.
- Which road provides access, and whether that road falls under a current or upcoming reconstruction phase.
- How drainage moves across the property, since the town itself is investing in erosion fixes at key intersections.
None of these are unusual for the Cross Timbers area, but they are easy to overlook when a buyer is focused on the house itself.
Who should be paying attention to the council?
Council membership changed this summer. Council Member Jim Roberts resigned after five years for professional reasons, and in July the council appointed Richard "Rick" Lawrence, who previously served on the Board of Adjustment and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Residents can sign up for notifications through the town website's Notify Me feature.
For a look at acreage and ranch properties across North Texas, see our land and ranch page. Bartonville owners curious about current pricing can start with a home valuation from The Agency Dallas.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Bartonville vote on its street tax every four years?
Texas law requires cities that dedicate a portion of sales tax to street maintenance to ask voters to reauthorize it every four years. Bartonville's 0.625 percent street maintenance tax is on the November 3, 2026 ballot. If renewed, the town's total local sales tax remains 2 percent, split among the general fund, streets, crime control and the BCDC.
What new subdivisions are planned in Bartonville?
The town's August 2026 update listed four: Deer Hollow with 14 five-acre lots, Eagle Ridge with 33 two-acre lots, Hudson Hills with 33 two-acre lots and Knight's Landing with 15 six-acre lots. Together they add 95 homesites, all on at least two acres, in keeping with the town's rural pattern.
Is Furst Ranch in Bartonville or Flower Mound?
Furst Ranch is a master-planned community centered in Flower Mound, but David Weekley Homes says it extends into Bartonville, and its model home address is on Rangeland Way in Bartonville. Because rules, taxes and services can differ by jurisdiction, buyers should confirm exactly which city a given lot sits in.
What is the Bartonville beautification project?
The Bartonville Community Development Corporation set aside $111,921 in its 2026 to 2027 budget for beautification that also addresses drainage and erosion. Work is planned at FM 407 and East Jeter Road, IT Neely Road and FM 407, the Lantana Shopping Center median, and East Jeter Road at McMakin Road.
