Citizens approve more than $3 billion in school bonds across Central Texas

AUSTIN (BNN)-- Voters in 15 school districts throughout Central Texas authorized more than $3.4 billion in bonds in Saturday's election.

In overall, $3,422,330,131 in bonds were approved. That money will go toward developing brand-new schools, buying brand-new school buses, upgrading technology and even constructing a swim.

A more $119 million in bonds were turned down by citizens in five districts.

Leander ISD had the biggest cost. 3 bonds in the district totaled more than $762 million. All were passed in Saturday's election, each having gotten more than 60% of the vote.

Ticket items included in the bond were 2 new grade schools, land purchase for future schools and improved safety at every school in the district, such as digital mapping systems and lockdown button upgrades.

Citizens in Hutto ISD approved 3 bonds amounting to more than $520 million, while Liberty Hill ISD citizens authorized bonds worth $471 million.

Bonds of more than $100 million were likewise authorized in 6 other districts, including San Marcos CISD. Citizens there approved, amongst other things, turf replacement at San Marcos High School, as well as a new district natatorium, or swim.

Not every bond that appeared on the tally passed. Citizens rejected six bond procedures in 5 districts.

The costliest step to stop working was Hays CISD's Prop D. The $52 million bond would have spent for 3 outside multipurpose structures in the district.

Llano ISD voters directly turned down a $2 million measure to provide real estate for instructors on district property. The procedure failed by just 20 votes.