Denton ISD just locked in a new budget that manages to lower your tax rate while still keeping the district in the black. It’s a rare win-win where you get a bit of tax relief without sacrificing school funding.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 7 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
You'll see a bit more breathing room in your bank account thanks to the lower tax rate.
Local homeowners and renters who ultimately pay the property taxes that fund the district.
No groups negatively affected
The district continues contemplating placing a VATRE on November ballots, hoping to generate $5.5 million in revenue for maintenance and operations. BISD has until Aug. 17 to make the call.
Denton ISD expects its budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 will have a modest surplus and decrease the district’s total tax rate. The district’s Board of Trustees voted to adopt the new budget Tuesday, which includes a surplus of about $325,542 and comp...
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