What is on the Keller ISD bond ballot in November 2026?

Keller ISD voters are deciding an $828 million bond package on the November 3, 2026 ballot. It's split into five separate propositions, not one yes-or-no vote. Proposition A is the largest and covers building repairs, safety improvements, and a partial rebuild of Keller Middle School. The others cover student technology, natatorium repairs, athletic facilities, and turf. The district says the bonds can be funded within its existing property tax rate, but your actual tax bill also depends on your home's taxable value and your exemptions.

By Kallie Spencer | October 31, 2026

If you own a home in Keller ISD, there's an $828 million question on your ballot this fall.

Here's what's actually being proposed, how school bond financing connects to your property tax bill, and where to verify everything yourself before you vote.

This is a facts-only Market Minute. I'm not telling you how to vote.

Five Propositions, Not One Vote

As of late October 2026, the Keller ISD bond package totals $828 million. It appears on the ballot as five separate propositions, and each one passes or fails on its own.

That matters because you can vote differently on each item.

Watch Kallie explain the five-proposition structure at 0:08

Proposition A: the largest piece

According to the district, Proposition A covers:

• Building repairs across district facilities
• Safety improvements
• A partial rebuild of Keller Middle School

See the Proposition A breakdown at 0:16

The other four propositions

The remaining propositions cover:

• Student technology
• Natatorium (pool facility) repairs
• Athletic facilities
• Turf projects

For the exact dollar amount assigned to each proposition, along with project lists and campus details, go to the official bond information on Keller ISD's website. That's the primary source, and it's where any updates will be posted first.

Tax Rate vs. Tax Bill: The Part Homeowners Miss

The district has said the bonds can be funded with the existing property tax rate.

That's an important statement, and it's worth reading precisely. A tax rate and a tax bill are not the same thing.

Watch the tax rate vs. tax bill explanation at 0:34

How a Texas school tax bill is calculated

At a basic level, your school district tax bill is:

Taxable value × tax rate = tax owed

Each part of that equation can move independently:

• Taxable value starts with your appraised value from the Tarrant Appraisal District (or the appraisal district for your county). Then exemptions are subtracted.
• Exemptions include the homestead exemption and any additional exemptions you qualify for. Many homeowners don't realize theirs is missing until they check.
• The tax rate for a Texas school district has two parts. The maintenance and operations (M&O) rate funds day-to-day operations. The interest and sinking (I&S) rate is what repays voter-approved bonds.

So "the rate doesn't need to go up" and "your bill stays the same" are two different claims. If your taxable value changes, your bill can change even when the rate doesn't.

What to check on your own property

If you want a clear picture of your own tax situation, here's what I'd suggest to any homeowner:

1. Pull your most recent appraisal notice from your county appraisal district's website and confirm the appraised value.
2. Confirm your homestead exemption is on file. If you bought in the last year or two, double-check this.
3. Look at the I&S portion of Keller ISD's current rate on your tax statement. That's the part tied to bond debt.
4. Read the district's bond FAQ for how it projects repaying the new debt.

None of this tells you how to vote. It just makes sure you're reacting to your actual numbers instead of a headline.

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Property taxes are one line in the full cost of owning your home, and knowing your current value helps. If you'd like a real, neighborhood-based number instead of an online estimate, get a home valuation from Kallie built on recent sales near you.

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Why School District Decisions Show Up in Real Estate Conversations

From a real estate standpoint, school facilities, district boundaries, and property taxes are all factors buyers look at when choosing where to live.

That's why I cover school district news in my Market Minute series alongside local development stories, like my breakdown of the proposed Westlake data center near Keller.

Watch Kallie on why buyers pay attention at 0:48

A few factual points I share with buyers and sellers in Keller ISD:

• Buyers ask about property taxes early. In Texas, the total tax rate on a home combines several taxing entities, including the city, county, school district, and sometimes others. Buyers compare total monthly cost, not just price.
• Buyers ask which district a home is zoned to. I always point them to the district's own attendance-zone tools, because boundaries can change.
• For school information and ratings, the right sources are Keller ISD directly and the Texas Education Agency. I don't rate or rank schools. Those sources are better and more current.

I won't predict what this bond does or doesn't do to home values. Anyone who tells you that with certainty is guessing. What I can do is keep you working from verified information.

Key Dates and Where to Verify

• Early voting: underway as of late October 2026
• Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
• Bond details: Keller ISD's official website, which lists all five propositions
• Polling locations and your sample ballot: your county elections office (Tarrant County Elections for most Keller ISD addresses)
• Your appraisal and exemptions: your county appraisal district

See the voting timeline at 1:05

If you're reading this after November 3, the outcome will be posted by the district and the county elections office. Check there for official results.

The Bottom Line for Keller ISD Homeowners

The Keller ISD bond is five decisions, not one, and the district's "existing rate" statement is about the rate, not your bill. Your bill comes down to your taxable value and exemptions.

If you're weighing a sale, a move-up, or just want to understand where your home stands today, I'm happy to walk you through it. My clients get a pricing strategy built on recent sales in their own neighborhood, with taxes and total cost of ownership included in the conversation. Start with a home valuation, and we'll take it from there.

About Kallie Spencer
Kallie Spencer is the Broker/Owner of Ritchey Realty and has spent 16 years helping North Texas buyers and sellers make high-stakes moves in the $700K–$3M+ range. She specializes in move-up, downsizing, luxury, and relocation transactions across Southlake, Westlake, Colleyville, Keller, and the Alliance corridor, with pricing and marketing strategy built on local market data. A certified real estate business coach through Tom Ferry International and credentialed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Kallie also trains other agents on the same systems she uses for her own clients. Connect with her at ritcheyrealty.com or (682) 788-9060.