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2026-27 tax rate set at $1.1348
What happened
On August 31, 2026, the board voted 7-0 to adopt a total tax rate of $1.134804 per $100 of value: $0.7549 for maintenance and operations and $0.379904 for debt. It also adopted the 2026-27 general operating budget.
Why it matters to families
This rate sets school property tax bills in Newton ISD for the year. The county appraiser has also warned that property values are falling because mineral values are dropping.
The evidence
August 31, 2026 minutes: 'The total tax rate to be adopted is $1.134804,' approved 7-0.
The source
August 31, 2026 board agenda, briefs and minutesSee the full record for Newton ISD.
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