Voters in Lampasas Independent School District will soon be asked to decide whether to approve a debt package to fund districtwide projects, such as the construction of new education facilities, upgrades to safety and security, and traffic solutions.
The proposal is backed by a Plano-based architectural firm that specializes in designing educational facilities.
According to documents published by the district, the proposed $139 million bond package will actually cost taxpayers approximately $253 million with interest.
The bond package will be broken down between three propositions on the upcoming May ballot:
Proposition A: $115,550,000 ($211,391,250 with interest) for the construction of a new middle school, demolishing the existing middle school, safety and security improvements, and the replacement of about 35 school buses.
Proposition B: $21,580,000 ($37,809,000 with interest) for traffic solutions, improvements at the maintenance and transportation facility, band equipment and fine arts allowance, new multipurpose facility, and band practice pavilion.
Proposition C: $2,500,000 ($4,377,750 with interest) for repairing or replacing the high school track and field and deferred maintenance to Badger Field.
The proposition will feature the following ballot language as required by state law: “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.”
The district reports that it currently has $21,732,859 in outstanding debt.
For a house worth an average market value of $324,000, the district projects taxpayers would see about a $157 annual tax increase.
Badgers for Better Schools, the local political action committee backing the proposed bond package, not only has financial support from local teachers and contract workers, but also from an architectural firm that specializes in designing educational facilities.
WRA Architects is the single largest contributor to the PAC.
Located in Plano, WRA Architects offers a variety of services, including school and interior design. The firm also offers bond planning, highlighting “a 95% bond success rate on more than 100 bond elections over the past 30 years and totaling more than $9 billion.”
“With over 70 years of experience, we specialize in designing educational facilities and creative learning environments that serve their communities,” their website reads.
Voters will have the opportunity to either approve or reject the proposed debt package on the May 2, 2026 ballot. Early voting begins April 20 and runs through April 28.
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