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See early voting results for LCISD’s $1.99B bond

Lamar Consolidated ISD residents are weighing in on a $1.99 billion bond to fund new schools, stadium improvements and technology in the Nov. 4 election.

At the polls: Fort Bend County early voting data shows Lamar CISD voters favor four of the five district’s propositions, including:

  • 7,222 voters favoring Proposition A for new campus builds and improvements, as well as land purchase
  • 7,141 voters favoring Proposition C for a technology refresh, including outdated technology hardware and updating graphic arts equipment
  • 6,840 voters favoring Proposition D for funding for student devices to ensure a 1-to-1 laptop ratio for students

However, early voters did not favor Proposition B for Guy K. Traylor Stadium improvements, with 6,196 voters for and 7,077 voters against.

By the numbers: Fort Bend County saw 47,325 voters cast their ballots during early voting Oct. 20-31, according to early voting statistics from Fort Bend County. Early voters represented nearly 8.44% of the county's 560,979 registered voters.

 
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Property taxes, bail rules, water funding: Early voting results in for 17 Texas propositions

Texas voters weighed in on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution during the Nov. 4 election.

The overview: Some of the state propositions on the ballot included:

  • Proposition 1: new funding to support the Texas State Technical College System
  • Proposition 3: tighter restrictions on when Texas judges can grant bail for felony offenses
  • Proposition 4: $20 billion for water supply projects and infrastructure
  • Proposition 9: a $125,000 property tax exemption for businesses
  • Propositions 11 and 13: expanded property tax exemptions for Texas homeowners
  • Proposition 14: $3 billion to create a state dementia research institute

More information: 
All results are unofficial until canvassed.

Click the link below to see which state propositions passed and visit www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide/election-results to see results from all local and state elections in your community.

 

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