CFISD Prop A VATRE Failed 2026: Tax Rate, Bonds, and What's Next

Reviewed November 4, 2026.

CFISD’s November 4 announcement confirms voters rejected Proposition A (VATRE) and bond Propositions B–E in the November 3 election. Unofficial results reported by Community Impact show 54,085 votes for and 110,406 against. Bond Propositions B–E also failed. According to the reported post-election plan, the board is expected to consider a total rate of $1.0369 per $100 for the 2026 tax year at its Nov. 9 regular board meeting.

CFISD’s official election announcement is the primary source for the outcome. The November 9 board meeting is still upcoming as of this update; confirm the adopted rate afterward. This post summarizes the results and what they mean for a CFISD property tax bill. It does not take a position on the election.

What were the CFISD Prop A VATRE results?

According to Community Impact's election coverage, Prop A failed with 54,085 for and 110,406 against. Prop A asked voters to ratify a 12-cent maintenance and operations (M&O) rate increase. Pre-election details are in our proposal explainer: CFISD Prop A VATRE 2026.

Bond Propositions B–E on the same ballot also failed, so the district did not receive voter approval for those capital projects either.

What tax rate will CFISD adopt for 2026?

Community Impact reports that if the VATRE is unsuccessful, the CFISD board is expected to consider $1.0369 per $100 of taxable value for the 2026 tax year at its Nov. 9, 2026 regular board meeting. That is the rate path without the 12-cent M&O increase voters rejected.

A VATRE is required when a school district wants an M&O rate above the level state law allows without voter approval (Tax Code §26.08). Because Prop A failed, the district remains limited to its voter-approval rate framework rather than the higher rate on the ballot.

Your school taxable value is appraised value minus exemptions. Check your record with the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD).

What happens to my bill if a VATRE fails?

Under Tax Code §26.08, if a VATRE fails and bills were already mailed at a higher rate, the assessor must mail corrected bills, the delinquency date can move, and overpayments of $1 or more must be refunded. See our guide: What happens if a Texas tax rate election fails.

Watch for your Harris County / CFISD statement after the scheduled Nov. 9 board meeting so the printed rate matches the failed-VATRE outcome.

What about CFISD bond Props B–E?

Props B–E were separate bond questions for facilities, technology, athletics and related projects. Community Impact reports those propositions also failed. Bond elections authorize borrowing repaid through the interest and sinking (I&S) rate; they are not the same as an M&O VATRE. With both the VATRE and the bonds rejected, neither the 12-cent M&O increase nor those bond authorizations move forward from this election.

What can I still control on my tax bill?

Voters decided the rate question. Separately, every owner can protest the appraised value and confirm exemptions. The 2027 protest deadline is generally Monday, May 17, 2027 (May 15 falls on a Saturday), or 30 days after your notice is delivered, whichever is later. Evidence for an informal review or Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearing can include comparable sales, repair photos and contractor estimates.

See our Harris County protest guide, our Houston property tax protest guide, and how a Texas property tax consultant works. You can file yourself, or protest with TaxDrop.

Sources: Community Impact — CFISD VATRE & bond results; CFISD Proposition A VATRE; Texas Tax Code §26.08; Harris County Appraisal District; Texas Comptroller, Truth in Taxation.