HUBBARD, Texas (KWTX) - A $7.6 million bond measure for Hubbard ISD failed Tuesday after ending in an exact tie vote of 178-178.

The bond election results remained uncertain through Wednesday as officials counted just three provisional ballots that ultimately determined the outcome.

Hubbard ISD Superintendent Dr. Justin Turner says Hill County results initially showed an exact split.

“I received the election day results and it had us down 20, and then found that early voting had us as plus 20 so that balanced it out to be 172 to 172 in Hill county,” Dr. Turner said.

Results from voters outside Hill County were also split, with 11 votes from Limestone County — 6 against and 5 for the bond — bringing the total to 178 against and 177 for.

Three provisional ballots required review by a

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