Cy-Fair ISD voters reject $1.6 billion bond and tax increase
Voters in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD rejected all five propositions on the November 3, 2026 ballot, defeating a proposed $1.636 billion bond package and a separate property tax increase. The defeat leaves the district facing an estimated $80 million budget deficit and difficult decisions about funding operations and planned repairs.
- When it happened
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Where
- Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (Cypress, Jersey Village and northwest Harris County)
- First reported by an outlet
- Nov 3, 2026 at 10:05 pm
- Confirmed by
- 2 independent outlets
Taxes & money
| What | Amount | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Proposition A: maintenance and operations tax rate increase | 12 cents per $100 of taxable property value[2] | property owners in Cy-Fair ISD |
| Proposition A: estimated annual revenue if approved | approximately $103 million[2] | Not stated |
| Proposition B: school repairs and improvements bond | $1.3 billion[2] | Not stated |
| Proposition C: classroom technology bond | $256 million[2] | Not stated |
| Proposition D: athletic facilities improvements bond | $60.8 million[2] | Not stated |
| Proposition E: swimming pool repairs and equipment bond | $20.1 million[2] | Not stated |
| Estimated budget deficit | $80 million[2] | Not stated |
| Net property tax increase for all propositions (if approved) | 9 cents per $100 of taxable value[2] | property owners in Cy-Fair ISD |
| Estimated additional annual property taxes for $350,000 home (if approved) | $126[2] | homeowner |
Who's involved
- Dr. Doug Killian · Superintendent of Cy-Fair ISD[2]
The facts
- Nearly 198,000 ballots were cast in Cy-Fair ISD's November 3, 2026 election, with approximately 76% cast during early voting. [2][2]
- All five propositions failed by wide margins, with none receiving more than 37% support according to unofficial election results released by the district on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. [2][2]
- Proposition A would have increased the district's maintenance and operations tax rate by 12 cents per $100 of taxable property value, generating approximately $103 million annually for teacher and staff compensation, campus safety personnel, student programs and transportation. [2][2]
- The bond package did not include construction of new schools. [2][2]
- Approval of all five propositions would have resulted in a net property tax increase of 9 cents per $100 of taxable value, accounting for a projected reduction in the district's debt service tax rate. [2][2]
- Cy-Fair ISD has already made substantial budget reductions in recent years as officials grapple with rising expenses and financial pressures. [2][2]
- The rejection of the propositions means the district will not receive the approximately $103 million in additional annual operating revenue it had sought and cannot move forward with the proposed $1.636 billion in borrowing for repairs and improvements as planned. [2][2]
Who said what
- Superintendent Dr. Doug Killian "We accept our voters' decisions. Our next step is to listen carefully, reassess our options and keep our community involved as we determine a path forward."[2]
- Superintendent Dr. Doug Killian "We are grateful to everyone in the CFISD community who participated in this election, took time to learn about the propositions, asked questions and shared their perspectives."[2]
Where sources disagree
Sources
- News Center Cy-Fair ISD voters reject $1.6 billion bond and tax increase in early returns Houston Chronicle · Nov 3, 2026
- News Center Cy-Fair ISD voters reject $1.64 billion school bond package KPRC 2 Houston · Nov 4, 2026
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