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Plano, Farmers Branch, and Highland Park may vote to leave DART, citing an unfair financial structure.

City leaders say they pay far more in sales tax than they receive in transit investment; DART warns exits could hurt riders and revenues.

If approved, withdrawals could take effect by May 2026 — just before the FIFA World Cup arrives in North Texas.

DALLAS - The North Texas cities of Plana, Farmers Branch and Highland Park are considering cutting ties with Dallas Area Rapid Transit due to a financial structure they say is unfair.

The announcement comes after the opening of the Silver Line in Plano last weekend.

DART's revenues would take a big hit if any of these cities approve a withdrawal, but the cities argue the current financial structure is imbalanced, and they w

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