Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: DIVIDE ISD – Thursday, September 24, 2026 [a39cb3a3]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming DIVIDE ISD agenda. There are 1 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)

District to Set 2026 Property Tax Rate

📅 Scheduled Action

The board will vote to set the 2026 property tax rate at $0.61280 per $100 of valuation. The agenda provides this rate without comparing it to the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which would keep the average homeowner’s tax bill flat, effectively hiding whether this vote is a tax increase driven by rising property appraisals.

Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Divide ISD board before the meeting. Ask: ‘Before you vote on Item 7.A, please state publicly how the proposed $0.61280 tax rate compares to the no-new-revenue rate and what the average homeowner’s tax bill increase will be.’

💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Hike

District Info

Address

120 DIVIDE SCHOOL RD, MOUNTAIN HOME, TX 78058

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