Posted 9:20 a.m. May 4
In a May 4 news release from the district, Friendswood ISD Superintendent Thad Roher thanked voters for participating in the bond election.
Although Proposition B did not pass, district officials said designated funds from Proposition A will be used to address priority campus projects.
“We are grateful for the support of our Friendswood community and their continued commitment to our schools,” Roher said in the release. “These projects will have a meaningful impact on our students and staff by ensuring our facilities, programs, and infrastructure continue to meet the needs of our district. This vote of confidence reflects the trust our community places in Friendswood ISD, and we remain committed to being responsible stewards of these resources.”
Results remain unofficial until canvassed at a future date.
Posted 10:55 p.m. May 2
With all 23 polling places reporting in Galveston County, three out of four propositions in Friendswood ISD's $81.5 million bond package have passed.
Proposition B, which would have funded the replacement of Westwood Elementary, did not pass, with 50.63% against the measure.
Results remain unofficial until canvassed at a future date.
Posted 10:30 May 2
With results from 17 out of 23 polling places in Galveston County reporting, Proposition B is currently not passing with 2,727 votes, or 50.55%, against the proposition.
Meanwhile, all other propositions still have support, unofficial results show.
Results remain unofficial until canvassed at a later date.
Posted 7:30 May 2
Initial results from Galveston County show all four propositions for Friendswood ISD are passing, according to unofficial results.
The full story
Friendswood ISD has four bond propositions—totaling $81.5 million—on the ballot:
- Proposition A: Critical infrastructure/Lifecycle replacements and safety and security
- Proposition B: Westwood Elementary replacement
- Proposition C: Career and agricultural science center
- Proposition D: Technology
Diving in deeper
If approved, the district’s tax rate is projected to increase by $0.0349 per $100 valuation of property value. For a home valued at $500,000, this would be $125.64 annually.
By comparison, for the same $500,000 home, the estimated increase of the district’s failed 2025 bond proposal would have been roughly $576 annually, or $48 monthly.
In a Nov. 21 survey released by the district, results indicated that this potential tax increase was among voters’ top concerns.
To read more about the bond package, click here.
What’s next?
Community Impact will update this article as more election day vote totals are released. All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide/election-results to see results from all local elections in your community.
