Spring ISD Proposition A — Voter-approval tax rate ratification (VATRE) (Harris County)

What it does

THIS IS A TAX INCREASE Ratifying the ad valorem tax rate of $1.1569 in Spring Independent School District for the current year, a rate that will result in an increase of 0 percent in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the district for the current year as compared to the preceding year, which is an additional $0.

A YES vote means

Spring ISD's tax rate of $1.1569 for the current year would be ratified; the ballot states this is a 0 percent change in maintenance and operations tax revenue, an additional $0, from last year.

A NO vote means

Spring ISD's tax rate of $1.1569 for the current year would not be ratified.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

Spring ISD says Proposition A would set its tax rate at $1.1569 per $100 of property value, compared with last year's $1.1369.

The district estimates the measure would raise about $5.6 million in additional local maintenance and operations revenue and unlock about $9.9 million in additional state funding, for a combined $15.5 million.

According to the district, the money would pay for day-to-day costs such as staff compensation, student programs, transportation and utilities, not construction or the bond program. It cites declining enrollment, rising costs and state funding that does not cover some required expenses.

The district says homeowners 65 or older or with a disability homestead exemption are generally protected by a tax ceiling. The board voted unanimously at its August 2026 regular meeting to call the election.

Put on the ballot by Spring ISD Board of Trustees, unanimous, August 2026 regular meeting (per district news release).

From official source.

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• Channelview ISD Proposition D — $8,815,000 Jennings Athletic Complex bonds
• Channelview ISD Proposition E — $30,420,000 recreational facilities bonds
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• Crosby ISD Proposition B — $110,000,000 new middle school bonds
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• Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Proposition B — $1,299,520,000 school building and bus bonds
• Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Proposition C — $256,075,000 technology bonds
• Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Proposition D — $60,800,000 stadium facilities bonds
• Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Proposition E — $20,125,000 swimming facilities bonds
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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Spring ISD Proposition A mean?

Spring ISD's tax rate of $1.1569 for the current year would be ratified; the ballot states this is a 0 percent change in maintenance and operations tax revenue, an additional $0, from last year.

What does a NO vote on Spring ISD Proposition A mean?

Spring ISD's tax rate of $1.1569 for the current year would not be ratified.

How many votes does Spring ISD Proposition A need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Spring ISD Proposition A?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.