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FISD Bond Election 2026
Franklin ISD continues to grow at a remarkable pace, and we remain committed to providing safe, innovative and supportive learning spaces for every student.
Together, we can ensure that every student and staff has the resources and environment they need to thrive.
The 2026 Bond Proposal focuses on expanding classroom capacity, enhancing academic and extracurricular opportunities, and preparing our district to meet the needs of today’s learners and tomorrow’s graduates, with no tax increase.
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What can Bonds pay for?
CONSTRUCTION
Building new schools, gyms, and other facilities.
RENOVATION
Modernizing and expanding existing facilities.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Install security cameras, fire alarms, and secure entry systems.
TECHNOLOGY
Tech infrastructure for safety, data security, networks, servers, disaster recovery systems, and classroom technology.
PURCHASING VEHICLES
Buying new buses nad other vehicles for student transportation.
UPGRADING FACILITIES
Improving existing transportation facilities or services.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Acquiring and updating instructional technology equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A bond is similar to a home mortgage. It is a contract to repay borrowed money with interest over time. Bonds are sold by a school district to competing lenders to raise funds to pay for the costs of construction, renovations and equipment. Most school districts in Texas utilize bonds to finance renovations and new facilities.
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Bond funds can be used to pay for new buildings, additions and renovations to existing facilities, land acquisition, and technology infrastructure and equipment for new or existing buildings. Bonds cannot be used for salaries or operating costs such as utility bills, supplies, building maintenance, fuel, and insurance.
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Development of the bond proposal was an in-depth process of information gathering, research, and community input by a dedicated committee of community volunteers. The Facility Study Committee and FISD Board of Trustees worked with staff for more than a year to study growth trends, facility assessments, financial data, and a community-wide survey before voting unanimously to call for a bond election.
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The FISD tax rate will not increase as a result of this bond election.
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No. If you have applied for and received the age 65 and older exemption on your homestead, by law, your school taxes cannot be raised above their frozen level. See the Robertson County Appraisal District website for details.
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The appraised value can change, and the tax rate can change, but the amount of school taxes on your homestead cannot increase. Normal repairs, maintenance and the economic impact of the market cannot increase the amount of taxes you will pay once a tax ceiling is in place on that homestead. Therefore, the bond will not have an impact on the tax bill for homesteads that are receiving the senior citizen exemption, unless you make improvements to your home.