Notice of Meeting to Vote on Tax Rate
The Temple Health & Bioscience Economic Development District will hold a meeting to vote on the proposed 2026 tax rate.
Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 11:45 a.m.
Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget
The Temple Health & Bioscience Economic Development District will consider the proposed FY 2026–2027 budget at its September 16, 2026 Board meeting.
The Link - Mixed-Use Development
The Link is a proposed mixed-use development designed to create a vibrant destination connecting healthcare, education, research, business, and community amenities in the heart of Temple’s Medical and Education District.
THBD Seeking Applicants for Board of Directors Vacancy
The Temple Health & Bioscience District (THBD) is accepting applications from qualified Temple residents interested in serving on its Board of Directors.
The individual selected will fill an unexpired term on the THBD Board of Directors, beginning upon appointment and continuing through May 2029.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be a registered voter of the City of Temple, reside within the Temple city limits, not currently be an elected official, and not be employed by THBD or the City of Temple.
Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on October 5, 2026
Completed applications may be submitted by email to JStockton@THBD.org or delivered in person to 201 Santa Fe Way, Suite 103, Temple, Texas 76501.
World-Class Medicine. Community-Wide Benefit.
The Strategic Catalyst of Temple's Healthcare Future
Temple, Texas is a healthcare city — home to a concentration of world-class medical institutions that makes us a recognized leader in elite medical training and care. The Temple Health and Bioscience District (THBD) was created by the community in 2003 to protect and grow the health and life sciences industries that provide care to Temple residents and power half of our local economy.
Healthcare Powers Temple’s Economy
17,000+ healthcare and life science jobs in Temple
50% of Temple’s GDP driven by healthcare
3 million patient visits to Temple annually
What we do
A coalition of community leaders, THBD serves as a catalyst and convener, bringing public and private partners together to strengthen Temple’s healthcare ecosystem. We help attract top medical talent to train, practice, and build careers here. We’re making improvements in the Medical District so it reflects the quality of the institutions within it. And we work with community partners to improve health outcomes for Temple residents.
Community-Wide Impact
THBD focuses on healthcare and life sciences, but our impact extends well beyond these industries. When elite specialists and researchers choose Temple, their high-wage spending and tax dollars stay here and help fund our schools and infrastructure. Healthcare expansion also fuels investment and job growth in other industries like advanced manufacturing, medical logistics, and tech support.