DTX-MCK: Impact 10/30/2025

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🚗 Collin College officials have completed all requirements needed for a training partnership with Toyota.

The overview: The certified Toyota and Lexus Technician Training and Education Network, or T-TEN, program develops manufacturer-certified technicians in automotive dealerships across the United States, according to a Collin College news release. The college system’s training partnership with Toyota launched in fall 2023, and college officials completed the certification process this year.

Quote of note: “Achieving full compliance for the Toyota and Lexus T-TEN program is a pivotal milestone,” said Neil Matkin, Collin College district president, in the release. “We consider it a privilege to continue growing our partnership with Toyota Motor North America, Gulf States Toyota, and Toyota and Lexus dealerships, to offer more educational pathways in automotive, and to preserve local talent in Collin County.”

🏗️ National developer VanTrust Real Estate announced its first incoming industrial development in McKinney more than a month after city officials approved new zoning.

The gist: VanTrust officials announced that the 121 Commerce Park could deliver as much as 761,000 square feet of industrial space along the SH 121 corridor, according to a news release. The project’s first phase will deliver two Class A speculative industrial buildings totaling more than 511,000 square feet, according to the release.

The second phase will include an additional 250,000 square feet built to suit. Construction is scheduled to begin after delivery of the first phase.

The first two buildings will be located on a 42-acre site at the northwest corner of Tina Drive and SH 121. The second phase is expected at the intersection’s northeast corner.

Quote of note: “We believe 121 Commerce Park will meet a real market need while adding long-term value to the community,” said Bill Baumgardner, executive vice president at Van Trust’s Dallas office, in a statement.

⚾️ D-BAT is opening a new location off Custer Road, according to a company representative.

The details: D-BAT is a baseball and softball training facility and offers training opportunities, professional coaching and sports camps. The new facility is planned to open inside Celina Business Park in early 2026, the representative said.

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🏡 Texas homeowners could see larger property tax breaks on this year’s bills if voters approve two state propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot.

The details: Proposition 13 would raise the property tax exemption on a Texas homeowner’s main residence, known as a homestead exemption, from $100,000 to $140,000. Proposition 11 would give homeowners who are over 65 years old or have a disability a $200,000 exemption.

The exemptions would apply only to taxes charged by public schools.

The impact: Sen. Paul Bettencourt, the Houston Republican who authored the legislation, estimated in June that the average Texas homeowner would see about $484 in annual savings if the tax cuts are approved by voters, with roughly $950 in savings for seniors and people with disabilities. These estimates do not account for potential tax rate increases by local governments.

If voters approve the two ballot measures, the cuts will take effect for the current tax year and appear on homeowners’ upcoming tax bills, according to the Texas House Research Organization.