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Weslaco ISD budgeting for possible state funding changes; board briefed on property valuations, ADA and set‑asides
Summary
At a budget workshop, district staff outlined possible revenues under House Bill 2, the recently enacted voucher proposal in the Senate, property valuation growth, and proposed set‑asides — including about $1 million for medical claims and $500,000 for utilities — while urging a conservative approach to tax rate decisions.
WESLACO — Weslaco ISD budget staff gave a detailed presentation on revenue scenarios for fiscal 2025–26, highlighting a still‑pending House Bill 2 funding proposal and a separate Senate voucher program that will begin planning in year one and implementation in a later biennium.
The nut graf: The district advised the board to budget conservatively while preparing scenarios: staff showed a possible $9.4 million boost to district revenue under the House bill as drafted by the Texas House, but noted the state Senate and governor could change those numbers. Staff also recommended holding the tax rate decision until August after final property values and any enacted statewide exemptions are confirmed.
Staff explained the mechanics driving next year’s revenue: preliminary local property valuations show about a $500 million gain in taxable value for the district — a near‑10 percent growth in the presentation — but staff warned many taxpayers may protest valuations, and…
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