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HISD board adopts 2025 tax rate, approves personnel actions and reaffirms security‑officer exception in unanimous votes
Summary
The Houston ISD Board of Managers voted unanimously on Sept. 11 to adopt a 2025 property tax rate of 0.8489 per $100, approved multiple personnel actions discussed in closed session, accepted the superintendent's evaluation, and reaffirmed a prior resolution claiming a good‑cause exception under state law for security‑officer requirements.
The Houston Independent School District Board of Managers voted 9‑0 on Sept. 11 to adopt a 2025 ad valorem tax rate and to approve multiple actions that the board considered in closed session.
A board member moved to adopt a tax rate "of 84 and 80 8900¢ per each $100, which translates to 0.8489," the motion stated. The motion as read in the meeting said the rate is "effectively a 4.5–4.7% increase in the tax rate." The board approved the tax resolution by a 9‑0 vote.
The board also approved the…
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