HAYS COUNTY — A total of more than $1 billion in school bonds were approved across multiple Hays County school districts, following the May 3 election.
According to the Hays County website, 10,458 of the 134,831 registered voters, or 7.76%, cast their vote in the May 3 election.
Dripping Springs ISD
The Dripping Springs Board of Trustees approved two bonds, amounting to $402.3 million, at its Feb. 6 special meeting, primarily consisting of a second high school, both of which were approved by voters.
Proposition A, which included construction of a second high school, capital improvements and renovations for Dripping Springs High School and Rooster Springs Elementary School, capital maintenance and more, was approved 70.87%, or 4,667 votes, with 28.05%, or 1,843 votes, of voters against the bond.
Proposition B was a technology refresh for faculty and students and received 71.95%, or 4,727, of the votes of in support, with 28.05%, or 1,843, of the votes against the funding.
Additionally, DSISD trustees Olivia Barnard and Tricia Quintero will remain on the board, after receiving 38.73%, or 3,720, of the votes, and 32.31%, or 3,103, of the votes, respectively. Ron Jones, who was also vying for the seat, received 28.96%, or 2,781, of the votes.
Hays CISD
Hays CISD called for a $968 million bond Jan. 23, $962 million of which was approved.
Voters approved: Proposition A, which included $498 million for general growth, safety and rehabilitation for facilities; Proposition B, $396,063,095 for comprehensive High School #4; Proposition D, Multi-Purpose Activity Centers for $51,354,633; and Proposition E, technology improvements for $16,200,000. Proposition C, which did not pass, was for the varsity stadium expansion for the fourth high school.
Proposition A:
For: 60.16% or 1,536 votes
Against: 39.84% or 1,017 votes
Proposition B:
For: 56.98% or 1,453 votes
Against: 43.02% or 1,097 votes
Proposition C:
For: 47.84% or 1,221 votes
Against: 52.16% or 1,331 votes
Proposition D:
For: 50.18% or 1,279 votes
Against: 49.82% or 1,270 votes
Proposition E:
For: 60.65% or 1,543 votes
Against: 39.35% or 1,001 votes
“Thank you so much to everyone who came out to vote in the Hays CISD bond election. I want to take a moment to sincerely thank those who made it a priority to participate and have their voices heard. We’re truly grateful that 99% of the bond passed, and we’re eager to get to work making sure our schools are ready for the continued growth — more than 1,000 new students each year — coming to our amazing district,” said trustee Esperanza Orosco.
Wimberley ISD
Voters approved all four of Wimberley ISD’s bonds, which amounted to $135 million.
The bond included Proposition A for $109.99 million toward a multipurpose academic auditorium, band hall expansions, increased parking, a baseball/softball complex and more, Proposition B at $6.05 million for technology replacements, Proposition C improvements at Texan Stadium for $5.73 million and Proposition D $13.23 million for a shaded multipurpose activity center.
Proposition A:
For: 72.71% or 938 votes
Against: 27.29% or 352 votes
Proposition B:
For: 73.70% or 950 votes
Against: 26.30% or 339 votes
Proposition C:
For: 60.80% or 780 votes
Against: 39.20% or 503 votes
Proposition D:
For: 64.49% or 830 votes
Against: 35.51% or 457 votes
“Your support of these propositions allows for investment in addressing a multitude of needs, including enhancing safety and security, access to updated technology to prepare students for the future workforce, updating aging facility infrastructure, and the creation of new learning spaces to address enrollment growth,” said WISD Superintendent Greg Bonewald. “Because of your support, WISD will now begin transitioning to the planning and implementation phases of these community approved bond projects … WISD will continue to update the bond webpage at www.wimberleyisd.net/bond2025 to share and celebrate the progress of this work and the meaningful differences it will make for our students.”
All results are unofficial until canvassed.
