Some Texas school districts are holding Voter-Approved Tax Rate Elections (VATRE) in 2025, where voters will decide whether to approve a property tax rate increase .

This increase would help fund day-to-day operations like teacher salaries, student programs, safety, and other operational costs.

North Texas school districts holding VATREs include Bland, Carroll, Crandall, Denton, Garland, HEB, Northwest, Rockwall and Peaster ISDs.

In Texas, school districts can only raise property taxes for these needs with voter approval.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of what happens

Why a VATRE is held : School districts might need additional funding due to rising operational costs, increased student enrollment, or cuts in state funding. A VATRE allows them to raise the local Maintenance and O

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