(The Center Square) – Bipartisan opposition is growing against the largest public school bond proposal in state history put before voters in Texas’ largest city this election.
The Houston Independent School District has proposed Proposition A and Proposition B on the Nov. 5 ballot, arguing that increasing debt and taxes by nearly $11 billion over 33 years is necessary to build and renovate school buildings, implement security upgrades and make other improvements.
Multiple news outlets have reported the bond proposal is $4.4 billion. This total excludes the interest on the principal. Proposition A and B total debt obligation, including total principal and interest, exceeds $10.9 billion, The Center Square first reported …