Taylor Independent School District

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The Taylor ISD Board of Trustees has called for a Bond Election and a School Funding Election (Voter Approved Tax Rate Election – VATRE) to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Together, the two ballot propositions are designed to address both long-term facility improvements and the day-to-day resources to support classroom instruction, competitive salaries, and student programs — while still lowering the District's tax rate from $1.10 per $100 of assessed value to $1.0638, a drop of approximately four cents ($0.0362).

This election comes as student enrollment in Taylor ISD is expected to double by 2032, according to a recent demographic report. 

Bond Election - Proposition A

Proposition A is a $147 million bond proposal that would fund construction, renovations, and capital improvements across the District. Planned projects include renovations and additions to Taylor High School’s multipurpose facility to address capacity and program upgrades; modernization and upgrades at Taylor Middle School; creation of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) spaces for students in grades PK–8; safety, security, and technology improvements such as secure entry upgrades, access control, and communications systems; and capital improvements to HVAC, roofing, and other infrastructure.

The proposal also includes funds for purchasing land for future school sites to accommodate projected enrollment growth and for replacing aging buses and vehicles. By law, bond funds can only be used for capital projects and cannot be spent on salaries or daily operating expenses.

School Funding Election (Voter Approved Tax Rate Election) - Proposition B

Proposition B, the School Funding Election, would generate approximately $650,000 annually in additional operating funds to maintain and enhance academic programs, classroom instruction, STEM, fine arts, extracurricular activities, career and technical education, and other student programs. It would also allow the District to retain roughly $373,000 this year from corporate partnership agreements. These funds could be used for instructional materials, technology, staffing to manage class sizes, and teacher stipends. Unlike the bond, a VATRE funds ongoing operations rather than construction or facility improvements.

Both measures are the product of a months-long community-driven process. A 113-member Community Advisory Committee, made up of parents, staff, and community members, reviewed enrollment trends, facility conditions, budget data, and long-range planning needs before presenting its recommendations to the Board of Trustees. The Board then considered the committee’s findings, along with demographic studies and facility assessments, before calling the election.

"In order to access the available $1 million in additional school funding, the community must decide on this important measure impacting our schools," Ortiz said. "The board and I look forward to providing voters with clear information about each proposition and how they will impact our students."

“These measures address both long-term facility needs and the resources required to sustain high-quality classroom instruction,” added Dr. Jennifer Garcia-Edwardsen, Taylor ISD Superintendent. “It’s a balanced approach to meeting growth projections and program requirements while still lowering the tax rate.”

Thanks to the retirement of old debt and an increased homestead exemption under new legislation, the District is able to propose both propositions while lowering the tax rate by nearly four cents, saving the average homeowner approximately $500 per year.

The deadline to register to vote in the November election is October 6, 2025. Early voting will run from October 20–31, with Election Day set for November 4. In the coming days, the district will launch a dedicated website with detailed information on the propositions, timelines, and resources to help the community understand the proposals.