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Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas

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Also known as: KBHCC, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is a major convention facility in downtown Dallas, named in 2013 to honor former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. One of the largest convention centers in the nation, it spans over 2 million square feet and hosts major events and conferences annually.
5 eventsLast active Tracked since $860.2M city spending

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Case File 26-2174A

Last: Jun 24, 2026·Infrastructure·Site

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650 S. Griffin Street, Dallas, TX 75202·Show on Google Maps ↗
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June 2026

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Authorizes implementing a Transportation and Infrastructure Committee recommendation to restore the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas to its original height to accommodate Jefferson and Houston Viaduct clearance, carrying an estimated $271.3 million in foregone revenue over five years and $597 million in additional construction costs.

Authorize the implementation of the recommendation by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on May 19, 2026, to raise the height of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas back to

$597.0M

February 2026

Press Release

The City of Dallas has begun demolition of Halls D, E, and F at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas as a major milestone in the phased redevelopment of a new modern convention center, while Halls A, B, and C remain active and the facility prepares to serve as the FIFA World Cup 2026 International Broadcast Center.

Major Demolition Underway at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas

November 2025

Press Release

Visit Dallas reported record-breaking tourism in 2024, with 27.7 million visitors generating $10.9 billion in economic impact and $649 million in tax revenues, while highlighting preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026 and the ongoing Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas redevelopment.

Dallas Tourism Reaches New Heights as City Steps onto the Global Stage

August 2025

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Authorizes a professional engineering services contract with HNTB Corporation for Phase II of the Jefferson Boulevard Viaduct Modification and Realignment project, realigning the viaduct from north of TxDOT's I-35E right-of-way to Young Street, in connection with the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas construction project.

…s right-of-way over Interstate Highway 35E to Young Street as it relates to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas construction project - Not to exceed $3,803,418.23 - Financing: Convention Cent…

$3.8M

June 2025

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Authorization of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the CMAR contract with Trinity Alliance Ventures, LLC for construction of Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Master Plan Component 1 (Expansion West of Lamar), accepting a Guaranteed Maximum Price of ~$250M plus a ~$9.4M owner's contingency, financed through CCT 2025 Senior Lien Special Tax Revenue Notes.

…re, to provide (1) City’s acceptance of GMP 1 for construction services for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) Master Plan - Component 1 (hereinafter “the Project”) comprised of the…

$259.4M