Ballot question

Henderson ISD: voter-approval tax rate election ($0.8128)

On the ballot in: Henderson 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 $.8128 in Henderson Independent School District for the current year, a rate that will result in an increase of 22.85 percent in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the district for the current year as compared to the preceding year, which is an additional $2,730,765.

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote ratifies Henderson ISD's adopted tax rate of $0.8128 per $100, a 22.85% ($2,730,765) increase in maintenance and operations tax revenue over the preceding year.

A “No” vote means

A no vote does not ratify the adopted tax rate.

Wording assembled from the ballot form (Exhibit B) of the district's order calling the election, with the district's figures filled in; the ballot's full wording may differ.

Sources

Notice of Joint General Election — November 3, 2026 · Rusk County Elections Office
Henderson ISD Order Calling a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election, November 3, 2026 · Henderson Independent School District

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