Bond issuance is when a public agency raises money for projects by issuing bonds, which is a debt obligation. The bond debt typically has a term of 25 years, with the County making interest and principal payments to the investor throughout the term, similar to a home mortgage. These types of bonds are known as “general obligation bonds,” meaning that Harris County’s payments of principal and interest are made from tax revenues.

Harris County voted on three propositions for the issuance of bonds totaling $1.2 million in the general election on November 8, 2022.

The three bond propositions on the November 8 ballot were Propositions A, B, and C. 
Proposition A: Would provide up to $100 million in investments in public safety facilities. 
Proposition B: Would provide up to $900 million in investments in roads, drainage, and transportation-related programs. 
Proposition C: Would provide up to $200 million in investments in parks and trails.   

The bond would provide funding for capital expenditures, not day-to-day operations, in the three areas of public safety facilities; roads, drainage, and transportation-related programs; and parks and trails. 

Investments in public safety may support public safety facilities and technology, including law enforcement facilities, courtrooms, backup generators, and improved data systems for court management and crime prevention. 

If passed, the bond would cost the owner of $300,000 home $32 per year in taxes over the life of the 25-year bond. The property tax impact would be about $0.012 per $100 of assessed home value based on estimated tax year 2022 values, assuming $1.2 billion issuance of 25-year debt with constant principal and interest payments. 

Yes, citizens can contact their precinct at: 

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