Irving homeowners are being asked to weigh in on nearly a billion dollars in school upgrades this fall, as Irving Independent School District moves forward with a roughly $952 million bond package aimed at replacing aging campuses and shoring up safety, technology and student programs across the district. The school board signed off on the election call yesterday. District officials estimate the plan would increase the school portion of the property tax rate by about 12.5 cents, which they say works out to roughly $20.83 more per month for the owner of a $340,000 home after the state homestead exemption.
What’s on the ballot
The bond is split into three separate propositions that voters will see on their ballots.
Proposition A, about $852.2 million, would cover the cost of replacing five campuses and pay for districtwide improvements. Proposition B would put roughly $40 million toward student and staff devices and network upgrades. Proposition C would direct about $60.2 million to three indoor multipurpose facilities at the district’s high schools.
The five replacement campuses identified by the district are Lively Elementary, T. Haley Elementary, Davis Elementary, Travis Middle, and Irving High School, according to Irving ISD.
Tax impact and the current rate
Irving ISD’s financial advisor projects that, if approved, the bond would increase the district’s tax rate by 0.1250 (12.50 cents), a projection reported by Times Record News. The City of Irving property tax page lists the current Irving ISD portion of the rate at $1.0159 per $100 of assessed value (effective Oct. 1, 2025), so homeowners would see the school portion of their bills go up if voters sign off on the proposal.
Why the district is asking now
District leaders say the 2026 package is the next step in long-range planning that started with the 2023 bond program and is meant to tackle aging facilities head-on. The bond site notes that about half of Irving ISD’s campuses are more than 50 years old and that the average facility age is nearly 48 years.
The Facilities Planning Committee, a group of parents, staff, and community members, reviewed enrollment projections, facility assessments, and cost estimates before recommending this slate of projects, according to Irving ISD.
What seniors and homeowners should know
For many longtime residents, the key question is not just what the district needs but what the tax bill will look like. Under state rules, homeowners who are 65 or older or disabled and who have an approved homestead exemption generally do not see their school taxes rise above the dollar amount they paid in the year they qualified, thanks to a tax ceiling.
For a plain-language explanation of how that freeze works, including examples and eligibility rules, residents can review guidance from the Travis County Tax Office on over-65 and disabled homestead exemptions.
Next steps
Early voting for the Irving ISD bond election is scheduled for Oct. 19 through Oct. 30, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with voter registration deadlines set by local election offices, as reported by Times Record News. Between now and then, residents can expect a steady ramp-up in campaigning and community meetings as supporters and opponents work to make their case.
The board’s decision to call the election sets a formal timeline for community review, more detailed planning and potential construction contracting if voters approve the funding. Residents who want to dig into the details can check out project pages and an online tax impact calculator on the district’s bond site, or contact their county election office for information on how and where to vote.
