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Franklin Independent School District

Striving for Excellence

Bond Election 2026

bond facts for fisd bond 2026

  • Franklin Independent School District - Proposition A

    Shall the Board of Trustees (the "Board") of the Franklin Independent School District (the "District") be authorized to issue bonds of the District, in one or more series or installments, in the principal amount of $17,550,000 for the construction, acquisition, and equipment of school buildings in the district (including the design, rehabilitation, renovation, expansion and improvement thereof); the acquisition of property or the refinancing of property financed under a contract entered under Subchapter A, Chapter 271, Local Government Code; the purchase of the necessary sites for school buildings; the purchase of new school buses; the retrofitting of school buses with emergency, safety, or security equipment; and the purchase or retrofitting of vehicles to be used for emergency, safety, or security purposes, which bonds shall be issued and sold in accordance with law at the time of issuance, mature serially or otherwise over a specified number of years not to exceed the maximum number of years authorized by law, and bear interest at such rate or rates, not to exceed the maximum rate now or hereafter authorized by law, as shall be determined within the discretion of the board at the time of issuance; and shall the board be authorized to levy, impose, and pledge, and cause to be assessed and collected, annual ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the District sufficient, without limit as to rate or amount, to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, and the costs of any credit agreements (including credit agreements executed or authorized in anticipation of, in relation to, or in connection with the bonds), all as authorized by the constitution and laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America? 

    Distrito Escolar Independiente de Franklin - Proposicion A

    lSe debeni autorizar a la Junta de Sindicos (la "Junta") del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Franklin ( el "Distrito") a emitir bonos del Distrito, en una o mas series o plazos, por la cantidad de capital de $17,550,000 para la construcci6n, adquisici6n y equipamiento de edificios escolares en el Distrito (incluido el disefio, rehabilitaci6n, renovaci6n, ampliaci6n y mejora de los mismos); la adquisici6n de propiedades o el refinanciamiento de propiedades financiadas mediante un contrato acordado bajo las provisiones del Subcapitulo A, Capitulo 271 del C6digo de Gobiemo Aut6nomo; la compra de los predios necesarios para los edificios escolares; compra de nuevos autobuses escolares; la actualizaci6n de autobuses escolares con equipos de emergencia, protecci6n o seguridad; y la compra o actualizaci6n de vehiculos que seran usados para prop6sitos de emergencia, protecci6n o. seguridad;bonos que seran emitidos y vendidos en conformidad con la ley en el momento de emisi6n, venceran en serie o de otra manera durante una cantidad especificada de afios sin exceder la cantidad maxima de afios autorizada por ley, y devengaran interes a tal tasa o tasas, sin ex ceder la tasa maxima autorizada ahora o en el futuro por la ley, segun se determine a discreci6n de la junta al momento de la emisi6n; y se debera autorizar a la junta a gravar, imponer y comprometer, y hacer tasar y recaudar, impuestos anuales ad valorem sobre toda propiedad gravable en el Distrito suficientes, sin limite en cuanto a tasa o cantidad, para pagar el capital y el interes de los bonos y los costos de cualquier acuerdo de credito (incluidos los acuerdos de credito firmados o autorizados en anticipo, relaci6n o conexi6n con los bonos ), todo esto seg(m lo autorizado por la constituci6n y las leyes del Estado de Texas y de los Estados Unidos de America?

  • Franklin Independent School District - Proposition B 

    Shall the Board of Trustees (the "Board") of the Franklin Independent School District ( the "District") be authorized to issue bonds of the District, in one or more series or installments, in the principal amount of $4,200,000 for the construction, acquisition, and equipment of athletic facilities (including the rehabilitation, renovation, expansion and improvement thereof), which bonds shall be issued and sold in accordance with law at the time of issuance, mature serially or otherwise over a specified number of years not to exceed the maximum number of years authorized by law, and bear interest at such rate or rates, not to exceed the maximum rate now or hereafter authorized by law, as shall be determined within the discretion of the board at the time of issuance; and shall the board be authorized to levy, impose, and pledge, and cause to be assessed and collected, annual ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the District sufficient, without limit as to rate or amount, to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, and the costs of any credit agreements (including credit agreements executed or authorized in anticipation of, in relation to, or in connection with the bonds), all as authorized by the constitution and laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America? 

    Distrito Escolar Independiente de Franklin - Proposicion B 

    i,Se debera autorizar a la Junta de Sindicos (la "Junta") del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Franklin ( el "Distrito") a emitir bonos del Distrito, en una o mas series o plazos, por la cantidad e capital de $4,200,000 para la construcci6n, adquisici6n y equipamiento de instalaciones deportivas (incluido el disefio, rehabilitaci6n, renovaci6n, ampliaci6n y mejora de los mismos), bonos que seran emitidos y vendidos en conformidad con la ley en el momento de emisi6n, venceran en serie o de otra manera durante una cantidad especificada de afios sin exceder la cantidad maxima de afios autorizada por ley, y devengaran interes a tal tasa o tasas, sin exceder la tasa maxima autorizada ahora o en el futuro por la ley, seg(m se determine a discreci6n de la junta al momento de la emisi6n; y se debera autorizar a la junta a gravar, imponer y comprometer, y hacer tasar y recaudar, impuestos anuales ad valorem sobre toda propiedad gravable en el Distrito suficientes, sin limite en cuanto a tasa o cantidad, para pagar el capital y el interes de los bonos y los costos de cualquier acuerdo de credito (incluidos los acuerdos de credito firmados o autorizados en anticipo, relaci6n o conexi6n con los bonos ), todo esto seg(m lo autorizado por la constituci6n y las leyes del Estado de Texas y de los Estados Unidos de America? 

  • Franklin Independent School District - Proposition C

    Shall the Board of Trustees (the "Board") of the Franklin Independent School District (the "District") be authorized to issue bonds of the District, in one or more series or installments, in the principal amount of $1,300,000 for the acquisition, improvement and upgrading of technology systems and related infrastructure and equipment, which bonds shall be issued and sold in accordance with law at the time of issuance, mature serially or otherwise over a specified number of years not to exceed the maximum number of years authorized by law, and bear interest at such rate or rates, not to exceed the maximum rate now or hereafter authorized by law, as shall be determined within the discretion of the board at the time of issuance; and shall the board be authorized to levy, impose, and pledge, and cause to be assessed and collected, annual ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the District sufficient, without limit as to rate or amount, to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, and the costs of any credit agreements (including credit agreements executed or authorized in anticipation of, in relation to, or in connection with the bonds), all as authorized by the constitution and laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America? 

    Distrito Escolar Independiente de Franklin - Proposici6n C 

    lSe debera autorizar a la Junta de Sindicos (la "Junta") del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Franklin ( el "Distrito") a emitir bonos del Distrito, en una o mas series o plazos, por la cantidad e capital de $1,300,000 para la adquisici6n, mejora y actualizaci6n de sistemas de tecnologia y la infraestructura y equipos relacionados (incluido el diseiio, rehabilitaci6n, renovaci6n, ampliaci6n y mejora de los mismos ), bonos que seran emitidos y vendidos en conformidad con la ley en el momento de emisi6n, venceran en serie o de otra manera durante una cantidad especificada de aiios sin exceder la cantidad maxima de aiios autorizada por ley, y devengaran interes a tal tasa o tasas, sin exceder la tasa maxima autorizada ahora o en el futuro por la ley, seg(m se determine a discreci6n de la junta al momento de la emisi6n; y se debera autorizar a la junta a gravar, imponer y comprometer, y hacer tasar y recaudar, impuestos anuales ad valorem sobre toda propiedad gravable en el Distrito suficientes, sin limite en cuanto a tasa o cantidad, para pagar el capital y el interes de los bonos y los costos de cualquier acuerdo de credito (incluidos los acuerdos de credito firmados o autorizados en anticipo, relaci6n o conexi6n con los bonos ), todo esto seg(m lo autorizado por la constituci6n y las leyes del Estado de Texas y de los Estados Unidos de America? 

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  • Early Voting

    April 20, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. April 22 – April 24, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. April 27 – April 28, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Robertson County Election Center 601 N Hearne Street Franklin, Texas 77856
  • Election Day

    Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Pridgeon Center 351 Cooks Lane Franklin, Texas 77856

What can Bonds pay for?

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

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.

TRANSPORTATION

PURCHASING VEHICLES

Buying new buses nad other vehicles for student transportation.

UPGRADING FACILITIES

Improving existing transportation facilities or services.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Acquiring and updating instructional technology equipment.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The FISD tax rate will not increase as a result of this bond election. 

  • 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.

  • 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.