A China Spring ISD voter-approval tax rate election won Tuesday with 52% of the vote, while Midway ISD’s $83.5 million bond election passed with more than 57%.
The three-part Midway bond will fund facility, safety and technological improvements to existing campuses districtwide. The largest of the measures, Proposition A, which funds facility improvements, won 59.3% of 8,114 votes cast. Proposition B won with 57.1%, while Proposition C won 58%.
Midway officials said bond planning and design work will begin in early 2026 for the improvements, which address aging infrastructure, classroom technology and athletic and fine arts upgrades, as well as additional programs at Midway High School.
“The Board of Trustees and our entire district are grateful for the community’s continued trust and support,” said Midway ISD Superintendent Chris Allen in a statement late Tuesday. “This bond election was about maintaining the excellence our community expects while protecting taxpayer value. Today’s decision will help ensure our schools remain safe, modern, and efficient—without raising the tax rate.”
The China Spring results mean the district will set a tax rate of 98.2 cents per $100 valuation, down from $1.02. Because of state-mandated tax compression, the tax rate would otherwise have dropped by six cents.
Counting China Spring voters in McLennan and Bosque counties, turnout totaled 2,709, with 1,421 or 52.4% voting for the measure and 1,288 or 47.6% opposing it.
The tax proposition will generate $2.2 million in additional revenue to support salaries and programs and close a budget deficit.
“I am deeply grateful to our community for showing up and making their voices heard by voting,” China Spring ISD Superintendent Marc Faulkner said in a statement late Tuesday.
“The passage of the VATRE measure is a significant moment for our district, providing sustainable funding to support our students, staff, and schools. This funding will allow us to address the budget deficit, establish competitive staff compensation, maintain manageable class sizes and student opportunities, and support daily district operations. We thank our community for their commitment to the future of China Spring ISD.”
