Denton ISD Lowers Property Tax Rate Following TEA Operational Rate Reduction
What happened
Denton ISD adopted a lower property tax rate of $1.1528 per $100 of taxable value for the 2026-27 fiscal year, which is 5.4 cents lower than the previous rate of $1.2069 per $100 valuation. This reduction was made possible by a lower maintenance and operations rate assigned to the district by the Texas Education Agency. Officials stated that a median-valued homestead residence in Denton ISD would see an estimated tax bill reduction of roughly $345.
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Why it matters
The majority of revenue for Texas school districts comes from property tax values. The lower rate directly benefits local property owners in Denton. The newly adopted rate supports the district's general fund, which includes raises for teachers and other staff.
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Who's involved
- DentonThe school district located in the city of Denton.
- Texas Education AgencyThe agency that assigned the lower maintenance and operations rate.
- TexasThe state under whose educational framework the district operates.
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The entities involved
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Denton
city in Denton County, Texas, United States
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Texas Education Agency
education branch of the government of Texas, United States
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