If voters pass the propositions, they will see a 9-cent property tax increase.
An ongoing feud between Fort Bend ISD's former superintendent and its Board of Trustees has led to a lawsuit against the district and three of its members.
"We're going to keep trying to get more grants. We're going to try and get the legislature to put more money into safety and security," HISD Superintendent Mike Miles said.
Prop A would have provided nearly $4 billion for school renovations, and Prop B would have provided $400 million for technology. About 60% of voters voted no on both.
Houston voters shot down the controversial HISD $4.4 billion bond proposal.
HISD has confirmed that three of the employees charged have been relieved of their duties, and the district is investigating teachers who may have benefitted from the scheme.