San Antonio Coyotes owner Tony Bellanova has issued an open letter to Texas Governor David Acton calling for talks on a potential public-private partnership to build a new stadium in San Antonio.

In the statement released Monday, Bellanova said the project would be aimed at supporting the DFL’s growth in Texas while creating what he described as a long-term asset for both San Antonio and the state. He asked Acton, his administration, members of the Texas Legislature and local leaders to begin discussions, but did not outline a proposed site, financing structure, timeline or projected public cost.

“The San Antonio Coyotes came to Texas because we believe this state is the future of football,” Bellanova said in the letter. He added that several DFL franchises have “already begun investing in larger, modern stadiums” to meet demand and bolster local economies, and argued that San Antonio should have the same opportunity.

Bellanova said Bellanova Hospitality Group is prepared to invest “significantly” in the team’s long-term future. He framed the idea as a “responsible public-private partnership” that, in his words, would benefit taxpayers while supporting a venue for professional football, concerts, community events and other attractions throughout the year.

“I am not asking for a blank check. I am asking for a conversation,” Bellanova wrote.

The release did not indicate whether Acton’s office had responded or whether any formal negotiations are underway. It also did not specify what role state government, local government or the combined State Legislature might ultimately play if a proposal advances. In DynamicSim, governors are voting members of the State Legislature, and legislation affecting one state is weighed through the game’s proportional voting system based on that state’s party composition.

Any stadium proposal that includes public support could draw attention beyond sports, particularly at a time when cost-of-living concerns remain among the country’s highest-profile political issues. In the current national climate, requests involving taxpayer participation can quickly become part of broader debates over spending priorities, local development and the use of public authority. Bellanova’s letter sought to address that concern directly by emphasizing that he was not seeking unlimited public funding.

Still, the letter was primarily a public invitation rather than a policy proposal. Bellanova did not provide details about the Coyotes’ current venue situation, expected attendance needs, or what level of public participation he believes would be appropriate. Without those details, it remains unclear what form a partnership might take or how state and local officials would evaluate it.

The statement places the Coyotes among DFL teams seeking to connect the league’s growth with local development plans. The DFL is the game’s professional American football league, and franchises have increasingly positioned facility upgrades as part of their long-term market strategy. Bellanova’s message suggests he views Texas as a key growth state for the league and San Antonio as a market that could support a larger or more modern venue.

The release also appears designed to start a broader political and civic conversation rather than announce a finalized plan. By addressing not only the governor but also legislators and local officials, Bellanova signaled that any stadium effort would likely require coordination across multiple levels of government and the private sector.

For now, the open letter marks an opening public pitch from ownership, not a binding agreement. Whether it develops into formal talks will likely depend on the response from Acton and other Texas leaders, as well as on how any future proposal addresses taxpayer exposure, economic claims and the practical demands of building a new sports venue in San Antonio.