Both propositions of Houston ISD’s $4.4 billion bond—the largest bond in the district's history—were voted down during the Nov. 5 election.
The details
With 685 of 700 polling centers reporting Election Day results, 184,937 residents have voted in support of Proposition A, while 255,504 have voted against it. For Proposition B, 182,089 residents have voted in support of the measure, while 254,400 have voted against it.
In a Nov. 5 letter posted on the district's Facebook page, Superintendent Mike Miles said he was disappointed with the results.
"As you know, HISD voters did not vote to approve the bond proposal," Miles said in the letter. "In this instance, the politics of adults beat out the needs of our children. It's unfortunate and wrong, but I want to assure you that it will not limit our ability to do the things that our students need."
What’s next
All results are unofficial until canvassed. Community Impact will update this story as final Election Day results come in.
Updated 10:30 p.m. Nov. 5
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles acknowledged the likely defeat of the district's roughly $4.4 billion bond referendum included on the Nov. 5 election ballot.
The details
With 12 of 700 counties reporting, 141,926 residents have voted in support of Proposition A, while 212,130 have voted against it. For Proposition B, 140,564 residents have voted in support of the measure, while 210,585 have voted against it.
In a letter posted on the district's Facebook page, Miles said he was disappointed with the results.
"As you know, HISD voters did not vote to approve the bond proposal," Miles said in the letter. "In this instance, the politics of adults beat out the needs of our children. It's unfortunate and wrong, but I want to assure you that it will not limit our ability to do the things that our students need."
What’s next
All results are unofficial until canvassed. Community Impact will update this story Nov. 6.
Posted 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5
Early voting results show voters largely oppose Houston ISD’s $4.4 billion bond—the largest bond in the district's history—to improve district facilities in the Nov. 5 election.
In a nutshell
Voters are considering two separate bond propositions during the Nov. 5 election, including:
- Proposition A, which includes $3.96 billion aimed at addressing aging infrastructure
- Proposition B, which includes $440 million for technology infrastructure and upgrades
Some context
HISD’s most recent bond—approved in 2012—was a $1.9 billion package backed by roughly two-thirds of voters.
While the bulk of the work included in the 2012 bond was focused on high schools, district officials said the 2024 bond places more emphasis on elementary and middle school improvements.
According to the district's website, the bond would allocate:
- $1.35 billion toward campus safety and health initiatives
- $1 billion toward early childhood education expansion and career and technical education improvements
- $2.05 billion toward campus expansions, renovations and rebuilds
The bond referendum is coming after the Texas Education Agency appointed HISD Superintendent Mike Mikes and the district's board of managers to take over the district in June 2023.
What’s next
All results are unofficial until canvassed. To learn more about statewide and local races, visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
