Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District (PBTISD) has announced the unofficial results of the November 3, 2026 election, in which voters considered seven propositions addressing district operations, employee compensation, student programs, and proposed facility improvements.
According to unofficial election results reported by the Reeves and Ward County Elections Offices, all seven of the election propositions received voter approval.
The election included Proposition A, a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE), and six separate bond propositions totaling $448,469,112.
Proposition | Description | For | Against | Approval % |
A | Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) | 1,516 | 1,237 | 55.07% |
B | Capital Improvements, Carver Transition Center, Athletic Improvements, and Ag Barn | 1,580 | 1,180 | 57.25% |
C | Multi-Purpose Indoor Practice Facility and Golf Facility | 1,441 | 1,290 | 52.76% |
D | PBTISD Event Center | 1,393 | 1,340 | 50.97% |
E | Eagle Stadium Improvements | 1,417 | 1,315 | 51.87% |
F | Streets and Sidewalk Improvements | 1,548 | 1,185 | 56.64% |
G | Staff Housing | 1,541 | 1,227 | 55.67% |
These results are unofficial until the election is officially canvassed by the PBTISD Board of Trustees.
Proposition A requested voter approval of three additional golden pennies, projected to generate approximately $7.2 million in additional annual Maintenance and Operations (M&O) revenue. The proposed funding was intended to support employee compensation, student academics and programs, and district operations.
Bond Propositions B through G addressed proposed capital projects, including improvements to existing facilities, a Special Education Transition Center, a multi-purpose indoor practice facility, an Event Center, campus-area streets and sidewalks, and staff housing.
PBTISD Superintendent Chris Henson expressed appreciation to community members who participated in the election.
“We want to thank our community for taking the time to participate in this election and for placing their trust in PBTISD,” said Superintendent Chris Henson. “We are grateful for the opportunity to continue our work supporting our students and teachers, providing meaningful opportunities for success, and building a stronger future for our district. It’s a Great Day to be an Eagle!”
Additionally, a Trustee election was on the ballot this season. Trustees Becky Gonzales (Place 1) and Amanda Kington (Place 2) have earned reelection and will serve PBTISD for another four-year term. PBTISD welcomes Sal Nichols as Trustee for Place 3, and thanks Lanette Portillo for her four years of service to the Board of Trustees.
The PBTISD Board of Trustees will formally canvass the election results at a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 10, at 6:30 PM at the PBTISD Administration Building. PBTISD remains committed to transparency, responsible financial management, and keeping the community informed about district operations and facility planning.
For additional information about the 2026 Bond and VATRE Election, visit www.pbtisd.net/2026election.