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Temple ISD board adopts local policy updates and moves to repeal optional homestead exemption for new recipients
Summary
The board approved a package of local policy updates required by recent state law (including AI guidance and restrictions on DEI for contractors) and voted to repeal or decrease the local optional homestead exemption for future applicants while grandfathering current recipients.
The Temple ISD Board of Trustees approved a broad package of local policy revisions and separately voted to repeal or decrease the local optional homestead residence homestead exemption for adults 65 and older or people with disabilities, consistent with Texas Tax Code discussion during the finance item.
Dr. Ott clarified the financial action would not affect residents who already receive the exemption: "the repeal... does not apply to those that are already receiving the homestead exemption. Your grandfather... will continue," the superintendent said on the record.
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