School district leaders claim the hefty price tag is aimed at accommodating the 1,000 kids per year they expect to gain over the next decade.
Local Debt
Frisco Floats Controversial Performing Arts Center Bond
City officials are also asking voters to authorize using sales tax revenue for the project.
Tomball ISD Seeks Voter Approval of $429 Million Bond Package
District voters approved $494 million in school bond debt just four years ago.
Houston May Raise Rates To Replace Failing Water Plant
Officials say the water plant that serves 75 percent of Houston residents is at risk of catastrophic failure and must be replaced.
Celina ISD Seeks $2.29 Billion in School Bond Debt
With interest, the bonds would cost property taxpayers $4.5 billion—double the amount voters will see on the May 3 ballot.
Melissa ISD Seeks $1.2B Bond Approval in May 3 Election
A taxpayer advocate’s take.
Spring Branch ISD Wants Voters to OK $631 Million in Sports Facility Bonds
With interest, the four bonds on the May ballot would cost taxpayers more than $1 billion.
Galveston County Voters To Decide on $186 Million Bond Package
Critics worry that the package is intended to benefit destination casinos, which are not currently legal in Texas.
Harris County Commissioners Vote for Higher Government Employee and Contractor Salaries
The new minimum wage has been set to $20 an hour for government workers and $21.65 for contractors.
Houston Public Works Needs Billions To Replace Failing Water Plant Serving 75% of Residents
The city is currently facing a multi-million dollar budget deficit and has not secured funding for required water infrastructure projects.