The new rate is lower than the 2020-21 rate by $0.0462.
Despite the lower rate, HISD expects to see more tax revenue next year due to increased property valuations.
Broken down, the maintenance and operations portion is $0.9603, and the debt service, or interest and sinking portion is $0.46.
The board also approved an East Williamson County Higher Education Center Branch Campus maintenance tax rate of $0.04456, which is $0.00388 lower than the 2020-21 rate.
