The San Antonio Spurs are a major step closer to getting a new downtown home, after voters in Bexar County, Texas approved a plan Tuesday to allow officials to commit up to $311 million in venue taxes to help build a multipurpose arena.

County officials said just over 52% of voters supported the measure, which had considerable opposition from some lawmakers and other groups.

The Spurs have said they will commit at least $500 million toward construction of an arena, plus cover all overruns — which could be significant. They would also be paying rent at the new arena, and that money will help offset what is a proposed $489 million contribution from the city.

“We love this city, we love this county, and the county and the city love us back,” Peter J. Holt, the chairman of Spurs Sports and

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