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The Bridge City ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved calling a $27.5 million bond election to fund the construction of a Performing Arts Center located at Bridge City High School. The bond election will be held on May 3, 2025. This bond election will not cause a district tax rate increase.

The district has structured this bond election to utilize the Interest & Sinking (I&S) portion of the tax rate. Utilization of the I&S portion of the tax rate allows Bridge City ISD to maintain its Maintenance & Operations (M&O) budget, which funds teacher salaries and daily operations. 100% of the revenue generated through the I&S portion of the tax rate will remain within Bridge City ISD.

Bridge City ISD experienced significant industrial growth in the district, including recent investments from companies like Golden Triangle Polymers and Entergy. This increased industrial tax base provides the district with the capacity to issue bonds without increasing the tax rate for residents. This approach allows the district to address infrastructure while maintaining its commitment to competitive teacher salaries and classroom resources.

While the ballot language for the bond election will, by mandate of HB3 (86th Texas Legislature), state “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE,” Bridge City ISD’s tax rate will remain at its current rate.