Houston voters rejected Houston ISD’s historic $4.4 billion bond with about 60% voting against both of the district’s propositions on the ballot. HISD’s bond proposal – the largest in state history – was split into two propositions on Tuesday’s ballot. Proposition A would have allocated $3.96 billion for school building renovations and expansions, while Proposition B would have spent $440 million for technology equipment, systems and infrastructure.  About 4,000 more votes were cast for Proposition A than for Proposition B, but voters rejected both measures equally with 58% voting “No” compared to 42% voting “Yes”, according to the unofficial election results from the Harris County Clerk’s Office. Superintendent Mike Miles ceded the election when early voting results showed that roughly 60% of the 350,000 ballots cast through early and mail-in voting had voted against both measures.  The Chronicle has compiled the precinct-level results for both propositions below to show you how your neighbors voted when it came to HISD’s Bond.

For months, the two sides have been at odds over what is best for the schools, the community and Houston. HISD has attempted to get the word out about what the bond could accomplish if approved, spending at least $1.48 million for the development and ...

Voters overwhelmingly rejected HISD's historic $4.4 billion bond proposal. See the results of other bond propositions for local school districts and cities.