College Station ISD adopts decreased tax rate for 2026-27 school year

College Station ISD approved its tax rate for the 2026-27 school year on Sept. 15 after multiple delays.

What you need to know

As previously reported by Community Impact, CSISD approved its 2026-27 budget with an $8.3 million shortfall, citing “declining enrollment, rising costs and major facility needs.” The board has been contemplating the tax rate amid the shortfall and has delayed passing it, but is legally required to do so by Sept. 30. 

According to the board’s presentation, CFO Heather Wilson specified the “tax rate will effectively be raised by 1.33% and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $12.75” per year.

What the board is saying

Board President Kim Ege said the tax rate itself is not being raised; however, property values in the city have gone up, which can cause some people to pay more depending on their property. Wilson said the large property revaluation is due to the increase, and many other districts in the state are also seeing declining values.

Trustee Kimberly McAdams said she wanted to clarify that many residents will not be affected by the increase, adding that some people shouldn’t be concerned.

“Even though our overall tax base value has gone up a little bit, many individuals’ homes may not,” McAdams said. “Many people could potentially see lower bills from CSISD.”

The impact

The board unanimously passed the tax rate, which is set to take effect on Oct. 1. Trustee McAdams thanked Wilson for the presentation and expressed appreciation for her efforts to help the school district run fiscally sound. 

Also on the agenda

The district discussed the possibility of administration employees having required substitute teacher assignments, inspired by El Paso ISD’s cost-cutting measure. Trustee Chris Field, a former sub, said it would be a way to help costs during a budget shortfall and help administrators better connect with students.