Voters in Northwest and Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISDs supported 3-cent property tax-rate increases Tuesday, giving both districts a potential boost in local revenue to reduce class sizes and maintain competitive teacher pay.

The measures passed, according to unofficial results. In Northwest ISD, 51.87% of voters backed the increase, according to a news release. HEB ISD voters backed the proposition with 51.14% of the vote, according to Tarrant County Elections Administration.

Passage would mark a turnaround for Northwest ISD, where a similar proposal failed last year and forced $16 million in cuts. HEB ISD leaders said the new revenue would help close a projected $15 million to $18 million budget gap while preserving programs and salaries.

Northwest ISD

The approved 3-cent rate would gener

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