Keller ISD voters will decide five bond propositions totaling about $828 million on Nov. 3, 2026, the district's first bond request since 2019. The district says the package fits within the current property tax rate. Combined with the closure of three intermediate schools after 2026-27, the vote will shape which buildings Keller families use and what condition they are in for years to come.
What is on the Keller ISD ballot?
The district's bond page lists five separate propositions, each voted on independently:
- Proposition A, $756.3 million: roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, code compliance and safety systems at 34 campuses and facilities, plus a partial rebuild of Keller Middle School that keeps the sections built under the 2019 bond.
- Proposition B, $28 million: refreshing student and staff devices, which the district currently funds with about $6 million a year from its operating budget.
- Proposition C, $8.87 million: water filtration, dehumidifiers and HVAC at the Natatorium, which is currently closed to students and the public.
- Proposition D, $11.03 million: Athletic Complex repairs including lighting, track, turf and restrooms, plus renovations to the Keller High School Field House.
- Proposition E, $23.91 million: artificial turf at all middle school fields and high school baseball and softball fields.
The five amounts total $828,107,815. Early coverage used a figure of $837 million, and Community Impact's Oct. 15, 2026, report uses $828.11 million, matching the district's proposition list. If any proposition fails, its amount is subtracted from the total.
Will the bond raise my property taxes?
According to the district's Aug. 13, 2026, announcement, none of the five propositions require a property tax rate increase, and the package stays within the existing rate. Community Impact reported that the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee recommended the largest bond possible without raising the current interest and sinking (debt) rate of $0.33.
That does not mean a homeowner's school tax bill cannot change. Bills also move with appraised values and with the separate maintenance and operations rate. But the district's stated design is that the bond itself does not require a higher rate.
What does the district already owe?
Community Impact reported that Keller ISD carries $861 million in debt, including principal and interest on prior bonds. The 2019 bond was valued at more than $300 million, according to trustee comments reported in July.
Why does the district say it needs this now?
District leaders point to aging systems. Community Impact reported that some air conditioning units are out and that Keller High School reached 91 degrees in some classrooms. Without the bond, the district says it would have to pay for the repairs from its operating budget, which has been under strain: the general fund fell from $83 million in 2020 to $47 million in 2023, according to the same report.
Superintendent Cory Wilson said that maintaining grass fields from operating funds would cost about $8 million over eight years, and that bond-funded turf would free that money for teacher pay and other costs. The lone dissenting trustee, Chris Coker, argued the package was too large, saying available borrowing capacity should not automatically become a spending target.
How do the school closures fit in?
In May 2026, the board unanimously approved closing Bear Creek, Parkwood Hill and Trinity Meadows intermediate schools after the 2026-27 school year. Shady Grove Elementary, originally on the list, was kept open after community feedback. Starting in 2027-28:
- Elementary schools serve pre-K through fifth grade.
- Middle schools serve grades six through eight.
- High schools serve grades nine through 12.
The district says the closures avoid about $39 million in capital repairs and save about $3 million a year in operations. Enrollment has fallen from 34,813 students in 2021-22 to 30,202 in 2025-26, and Community Impact reported the 2026-27 school year began with about 29,000 students. Additional boundary adjustments were still being finalized as of the spring.
What does this mean for Keller home buyers and sellers?
School facilities and campus assignments are near the top of most family buyers' lists in Keller. Our agents at The Agency Dallas who work Keller and the surrounding area suggest a few practical steps:
- Confirm the 2027-28 campus path for any home you are considering, since the move to pre-K through fifth grade elementary schools will change some assignments.
- Look at the specific campus on the bond list. Proposition A covers 34 facilities. A home zoned to a campus slated for major HVAC or roofing work may see a better building in a few years if the bond passes.
- For sellers, knowing the answers to these questions before listing helps. Buyers will ask which elementary, middle and high school serve the address after the realignment.
- For owners near closing campuses, watch for district decisions on the future use of those properties.
Keller ISD also serves parts of surrounding cities, so the bond reaches beyond Keller's city limits. Our neighborhoods directory covers communities across North Texas, and our market reports track local pricing trends.
Results will be known after polls close on Nov. 3. Whatever voters decide, the district's footprint is already changing, and families planning a move in 2027 should build that into their search. Our agents at The Agency Dallas will be following the results and the boundary work that follows.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Keller ISD bond election?
The Keller ISD bond election is on Nov. 3, 2026. Voters will see five separate propositions, labeled A through E, and each one passes or fails on its own. The district called the election at an Aug. 13, 2026, board meeting after a Citizens Bond Advisory Committee of more than 65 people met from January to June.
How much is the Keller ISD bond?
The five propositions total $828,107,815, according to the district's proposition list. Proposition A, for repairs and renovations at 34 campuses plus a partial rebuild of Keller Middle School, accounts for about $756.3 million, or roughly 91% of the total. Some early coverage cited $837 million before the final proposition amounts were set.
Does the Keller ISD bond raise the tax rate?
The district states that none of the five propositions require a property tax rate increase and that the package stays within the existing rate. Community Impact reported the committee sized the bond to avoid raising the current $0.33 debt rate. Individual tax bills can still change with appraised values and other rates.
Which Keller ISD schools are closing?
Bear Creek, Parkwood Hill and Trinity Meadows intermediate schools will close after the 2026-27 school year under a plan the board approved in May 2026. Shady Grove Elementary was removed from the closure list. Beginning in 2027-28, elementary schools will serve pre-K through fifth grade and middle schools will serve sixth through eighth.
What happens if part of the bond fails?
Each proposition is decided separately. If one fails, its amount is subtracted from the total and the district cannot issue bonds for those projects under this election. The district has said that without bond funding, it would need to pay for needed repairs from its maintenance and operations budget, which also covers salaries and daily operations.
Sources
- Keller ISD, 2026 Bond Propositions
- Keller ISD, Board calls bond election (Aug. 13, 2026)
- Community Impact, Keller ISD $828M bond seeks to aid aging facilities (Oct. 15, 2026)
- Community Impact, Keller ISD to call $837M bond election (July 24, 2026)
- Community Impact, 3 Keller ISD schools will close ahead of 2027-28 school year (May 15, 2026)
- KERA News, Keller ISD approves new consolidation plan
