Malakoff ISD Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE)
Malakoff Independent School District, Texas
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Malakoff schools could move tax money from debt payments to staff, student programs, and upkeep. The district expects its total school tax rate to stay the same.
Proposed by: Malakoff Independent School District Board of Trustees (order calling the election, August 17, 2026)
The district's elected school board. Texas sets a limit on school property tax rates. If a district wants a higher rate, voters must approve it.
Source: malakoffisd.org
A YES vote means
The district could shift money to daily school costs without changing its total tax rate.
A NO vote means
The shift would fail, leaving less money for daily school costs.
Source: malakoffisd.org