The proposition failed in a vote of 65 percent to 35 percent.
Decision Texas, Houston, Local
Decision Texas, Houston, Local
The proposition failed in a vote of 65 percent to 35 percent.
With interest, the bond would cost Midland ISD property taxpayers $2.9 billion—more than double the dollar amount shown on the ballot.
Clear Creek, Granbury, and Lewisville ISDs put propositions on the ballot that will increase local property tax burdens.
The city’s proposed sales tax swap would eliminate the current property tax offset.
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt is calling on the Texas Attorney General to review the matter.
With interest, the eight bond propositions would cost property taxpayers significantly more than the dollar amounts shown on the ballot.
With interest, the proposed bonds would cost Allen property taxpayers significantly more than the dollar amounts shown on the ballot.
Prosper ISD property taxpayers already owe $2.6 billion in school bond debt principal and interest.
Texas has the third-highest local debt per capita among the nation’s 10 most populous states.
Residents showed up in force to assert their support for remaining property tax-free.