East Central Independent School District Proposition A (Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election)
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Education Quality
East Central ISD would raise its school tax rate by one hundredth of a cent, to 93.20 cents per $100 of home value, raising about $8.5 million a year more for teacher pay, security staff and student programs. The district says the average homeowner would pay under $1 more a year.
Proposed by: East Central Independent School District Board of Trustees (order calling the election, August 11, 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: resources.finalsite.net
A YES vote means
The higher tax rate takes effect. East Central ISD gets about $8.5 million more a year for salaries, school safety staff and student programs, and the average homeowner pays under $1 more a year.
A NO vote means
The tax rate drops back to the level the district can set without a vote. East Central ISD does not get the extra $8.5 million a year for pay, safety staff and student programs.
No financial records found for this ballot measure.
Sources: ecisd.net · wilsoncountynews.com