Ballot question

Sweeny ISD Proposition A: voter-approval tax rate ratification

On the ballot in: Sweeny Independent School District
Vote: Yes or no
Election: Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

THIS IS A TAX INCREASE Ratifying the ad valorem tax rate of $0.8371 in Sweeny ISD for the current year, a rate that will result in an increase of 48.67 percent in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the district for the current year as compared to the preceding year, which is an additional $8,712,499.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote ratifies Sweeny ISD's $0.8371 tax rate, which the ballot says raises maintenance and operations tax revenue 48.67%, an additional $8,712,499.

A “No” vote means

A no vote rejects the adopted $0.8371 tax rate.

Sources

Sample Ballots: 2026-11-03 General & Joint Election (precinct sample ballots) · Brazoria County Clerk
Election Notices Filed with the County Clerk (orders of election for November 3, 2026) · Brazoria County Clerk

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