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School tax rate cut to $1.1591
What happened
The board adopted a 2026 tax rate of $1.1591 per $100 of value, down from $1.2279. The maintenance rate stays at $0.6932; the debt rate drops to $0.4659.
Why it matters to families
Most homeowners pay less. With the $140,000 homestead exemption, the average home owes no school tax.
The evidence
At the September 30, 2026 hearing and special meeting, the finance officer presented the rates and the board adopted them. Evidence comes from the district's auto-generated YouTube captions, which can garble names and numbers.
The source
RGCGISD Special Board Meeting September 30, 2026See the full record for Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District.
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