2022 Bond Election

2022 School Bond Election Results

Preliminary Unofficial Results, Precincts Reported:

Early Voting

Mail-In Votes

ElectionDay

Total

Proposition A

 

 

 

 

For

1,577.00

89.00

586.00

2,252.00

Against

1,693.00

169.00

568.00

2,430.00

Proposition B

 

 

 

 

For

1,842.00

118.00

657.00

2,617.00

Against

1,430.00

142.00

506.00

2,078.00

Proposition C

 

 

 

 

For

1,535.00

83.00

584.00

2,202.00

Against

1,728.00

173.00

578.00

2,479.00

9¢ Net Tax Rate Decrease | From 2022 To 2024

To address the identified facility needs and costs in three Bond Propositions, on August 22, 2022, the PIISD School Board voted to approve an order calling a Bond Election in the amount of $29,000,000.

swimming pool

Proposition A: $17,000,000

  • Aquatic Center for ALL Students

  • Provide swimming lessons to Elementary and Junior High students

  • U.I.L. Swim Competition Tournaments for Junior High and High School

  • Community Access to Pool

  • Land Acquisition

classroom

Proposition B: $9,500,000

  • Additional Safety and Security Measures

  • Building Renovations District Wide

  • New Furniture Upgrades District Wide

scoreboard

Proposition C: $2,500,000

  • New Scoreboard

  • Additional Stadium Seating

  • Concession and Restroom Upgrades

  • Sidewalks, Fencing, and other Improvements around Athletic Field

  • Football Field Upgrades

School District

2021-2022

Tax Rate

Santa Maria ISD

$ 1.51670

Rio Hondo ISD

1.44980

San Benito CISD

1.30490

Santa Rosa ISD

1.25731

Brownsville ISD

1.17500

Harlingen CISD

1.15620

La Feria ISD

1.15575

Los Fresnos ISD

1.15180

Point Isabel ISD (with Nov. 2021 bonds)

1.00900

Point Isabel ISD (with New 2022 Bonds)

0.91587

Lowest Overall Tax Rate In Cameron County And Region I (Laredo To Brownsville) Even With Proposed New Bonds.

How will we pay for the $29,00,000 in new bond money?

  • The Bonds will be paid from Local Property Taxes (I&5), specifically designated to pay for Bonds.

  • There will be a tax rate increase to service the New Bond Debt Payments.

  • Funds collected through I&S taxes are NET to the District and Not Recaptured

    by the State.

Informative Videos

Informative Brochure

Election Information
One Ballot
Vote: 3 Propositions

Early Voting

  • October 24 - 28: 9am-7pm

  • October 29 - 30: 10am-5pm

  • Oct.31 - Nov. 2: 9am-7pm

  • November 3 - 4: 8am-8pm

Polling Places
Vote at any Polling Location in Cameron County for Early Voting, such as
:

  • South Padre Island

  • Community Building

  • Laguna Vista Public Library

  • Port Isabel City Hall

  • Los Fresnos Community Center

Election Day

November 8, 2022:
7am - 7pm
Vote in designated Precinct Location

  • Port Isabel City Hall (Port Isabel)

  • Precinct 1, 59, 83

  • Bob Clark Social Service Center

    (Brownsville)

  • Precinct Part of 14

  • South Padre Island Community Center

    (South Padre Island)

  • Precinct 52

  • Laguna Vista City Hall (Laguna Vista)

  • Precinct Part of 67

  • Additional Polling Sites

PIISD Ballot

PIISD Election Order

How Much More, In Dollars, Do I Have To Pay?

Anticipated Tax Rate Impact by Home Value

Taxable Home Value

Annual Tax Increase

Monthly Tax Increase

$

100,000

10.45

0.87

$

150,000

15.68

1.31

$

190,835

19.94

1.66

$

250,000

26.13

2.18

$

350,000

36.58

3.05

$

500,000

52.25

4.35

Includes $40,000 homestead exemption
Average PIISD tax able home

What if I am over 65 years of age?

If you are over 65 and have registered for an over 65 exemption, your taxes will not increase from the year your exemption was approved.