Voters reject Houston Independent School District's $4.4 billion bond

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024 5:13AM
What did voters decide on HISD $4.4 billion bond proposal?
What did voters decide on HISD $4.4 billion bond proposal? Voters made their choices on Proposition A and Proposition B for the Houston Independent School District's $4.4 billion.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston Independent School District voters rejected the $4.4 billion bond on Tuesday night.

Proposition A focused on the renovations, new school buildings, expansion of existing school buildings, and additional security measures with $4 billion.

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Proposition B focused more on technology within the district, with about $400 million in total.

HISD Superintendent Mike Miles said the bonds Proposition A and Proposition B wouldn't increase taxes, but the district's website and the ballot say the opposite.

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