Local Debt

Voters rejected three bond propositions on the November 2025 ballot.

The bond will appear on the May 2 ballot.


The bond will appear on the May 2 ballot. 


The bond will be on the May 2 ballot. 



The bond package will be on the May 2, 2026 ballot.



A new report reveals how firms that help fund school bond campaigns are later awarded millions in taxpayer-funded contracts tied to those same...

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The bond package would cost taxpayers over $1 billion when factoring in interest. 


The district currently has $3.096 billion in outstanding bond debt. 


The two Bell County school districts are seeking voter approval for propositions that will hike taxes for homeowners. 


The deficit sparked debate over cost-saving measures and funding priorities during a Commissioners Court special session.

A spokesperson for the flood control district said the discrepancy claims "are inaccurate and based on misinterpretations."