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Brownsville ISD outlines $460 million bond package; district says tax impact on average home would rise gradually
Summary
BISD Superintendent Jesus Chavez presented two bond propositions totaling $460 million — $385 million for campus repairs and $75 million for an 800-seat performing arts center — and described projected modest tax changes for the average-priced home; details are on the district website.
Brownsville Independent School District officials briefed the City Commission on Oct. 21 about a proposed two-part bond election that would appear on the ballot in 2025.
Superintendent Jesus Chavez said the citizens bond committee identified infrastructure needs across 39 campuses. Proposition A would allocate $385 million for repairs and upgrades — roofing, HVAC, lighting,…
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