Did you know that Judson ISD has a VATRE election on the November 4th ballot?
A Voter‑Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) is an election required by state law when a school district’s Maintenance & Operations (M&O) tax rate exceeds the voter‑approval threshold. When approved, it provides local schools with additional funding to support daily operations such as teacher pay, academic programs, and student services.
Did you know that property taxes for senior citizens 65 years or older who have filed for the “Homestead Exemption” will not increase because of the VATRE proposal?
Under the homestead exemption, taxes are frozen at the dollar amount of the year the individual turned 65 and regardless of future tax rate increases, the tax levy for the 65-year-old can never escalate beyond the ceiling dollar amount.
Have questions about the VATRE? Dr. Fields is hosting a Community Forum September 30th at 6:30pm at Wagner HS, join us!
Go to www.judsonisd.org/VATRE for more information.
