As the May 2025 elections approach, several local school districts have announced bond elections to address growth, improve facilities, and enhance student programs. These elections give voters the opportunity to decide on key funding measures that will shape the future of local education.
Local elections will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, with the voter registration deadline set for Thursday, April 3, 2025. Here’s a detailed look at the bond propositions for Hays CISD and Marble Falls ISD.
Hays CISD Bond Election 2025
Voters in Hays Consolidated Independent School District (Hays CISD) will decide on a comprehensive bond package consisting of five propositions. The total value of the bond package is nearly $970 million. Importantly, this bond will not result in a tax rate increase.
Breakdown of Hays CISD Bond Propositions:
- Proposition A – $498,937,541
Focus: General growth, safety, and facility rehabilitation- Construction and renovation of existing schools
- Safety upgrades and infrastructure improvements
- Purchase of new buses
- Acquisition of land for future school sites
- Proposition B – $396,063,095
Focus: Construction of a New High School- A new high school with a capacity for 2,700 students
- Includes funding for construction, furniture, and equipment
- Proposition C – $6,096,071
Focus: Stadium Construction- Development of a stadium at the new high school
- Proposition D – $51,354,633
Focus: Multipurpose Activity Centers- Construction of four new multipurpose activity centers for academic, athletic, and extracurricular use
- Proposition E – $16,200,000
Focus: Technology Improvements- Upgrades and replacement of outdated technology infrastructure across the district
Marble Falls ISD Bond Election 2025
Voters in Marble Falls Independent School District (Marble Falls ISD) will vote on a four-proposition bond package totaling $172.2 million. Like Hays CISD, this bond will not result in a tax rate increase.
Breakdown of Marble Falls ISD Bond Propositions:
- Proposition A – $131,435,000
Focus: General Facilities Planning and Upgrades- Expansion of school capacity to accommodate growth
- Traffic flow improvements for student safety
- Security enhancements
- Upgrades to classrooms and extracurricular program facilities
- Ensuring compliance with modern educational standards
- Proposition B – $2,200,000
Focus: Technology Infrastructure- Improvements to the district’s technology infrastructure
- Regular replacement of outdated technology equipment
- Proposition C – $12,515,000
Focus: Athletic Facility Upgrades- Enhancements to athletic facilities to support student-athletes in all sports
- Proposition D – $26,050,000
Focus: New Multipurpose Facility- Construction of a new multipurpose facility designed to support athletic programs and various extracurricular activities across the district
Key Dates to Remember
- Voter Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 3, 2025
- Election Day: Saturday, May 3, 2025
If you’re not registered to vote, make sure to do so before the deadline to have your say in these important decisions affecting local schools.
Why These Bonds Matter
Both Hays CISD and Marble Falls ISD are experiencing growth, which creates the need for new schools, upgraded facilities, and modern technology. These bond elections aim to:
- Improve Student Safety: Through better security systems and safer traffic flow around schools.
- Support Growing Enrollment: By constructing new schools and expanding existing ones.
- Enhance Learning Environments: With upgraded classrooms, modern technology, and updated extracurricular facilities.
- No Tax Rate Increase: Both districts have structured their bond proposals to avoid increasing the current tax rate.
Voting on these propositions allows community members to shape the future of education in their districts.
FAQ
When are the 2025 school bond elections?
The 2025 school bond elections will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
What is the deadline to register to vote?
The deadline to register to vote is Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Will the bond proposals result in a tax increase?
No, both Hays CISD and Marble Falls ISD bond packages will not result in a tax rate increase.
How much is Hays CISD’s bond package worth?
Hays CISD’s bond package totals nearly $970 million, divided into five propositions focused on growth, safety, new facilities, and technology.
What does the Marble Falls ISD bond package include?
The Marble Falls ISD bond package totals $172.2 million, covering facility upgrades, technology improvements, athletic facility enhancements, and a new multipurpose facility.
