LEARN THE FACTS
LEARN THE FACTS
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What is a school bond?
What is a school bond?
Bond proposals are to improve our district’s facilities and provide an improved academic setting for our students. This venture will support the renovations and improvements of the district’s infrastructure.
Why is PSJA ISD calling a bond election?
Why is PSJA ISD calling a bond election?
On July 31, 2025, the PSJA ISD Board of Trustees voted to call a $60 million bond election aimed at enhancing district facilities and creating a better learning environment for our students. This investment will fund upgrades, renovations, and improvements to address aging infrastructure across the district.
Bond History
The last successful PSJA ISD bond election was in 2010 of approximately $108 million to fund renovations and facility upgrades. Since then, the district has paid down its debt and is now proposing a new bond to support district-wide improvements.
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Order Calling Bond Election
What will the ballot in November look like?
Why does the ballot state “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE” even when PSJA ISD adopted a lower school tax rate?
In Texas, state law (Texas Education Code §45.003 and Election Code §3.009) requires all school bond ballots to include the phrase “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE,” even if the district is lowering its overall school tax rate. This wording is required statewide to keep ballot language consistent. It doesn’t mean school taxes are going up. In fact, PSJA ISD adopted a lower school tax rate on September 22, 2025.
Will the 2025 Bond raise my taxes?
No, the bond will NOT raise school taxes. No, the bond will NOT raise school taxes.
PSJA ISD adopted a lower tax rate on September 22, 2025.
Property Taxes
Property Taxes
Through continued efforts by the PSJA ISD School Board and Administration, PSJA ISD has continually decreased the school tax rate the last few years. Most recently, PSJA ISD adopted a lower tax rate on September 22, 2025.
Homestead Exemption
Homestead Exemption
In Texas, the homestead exemption helps homeowners reduce the taxable value of their primary residence, thereby lowering their property taxes. This exemption applies to the appraised value of the home, meaning the market value is adjusted for tax purposes.
Homestead Exemption: Beginning in 2025, the state homestead exemption for school property taxes is scheduled to increase from $100,000 to $140,000, unless voters decide otherwise in November 2025.
Home value below $140,000: Based on appraisal value, no school property taxes.
Home value above $140,000: School property tax rate will decrease by half a cent.
To qualify for the homestead exemption, you do not have to be a U.S. citizen. However, you must be the owner of the property and it must be your primary residence as of January 1 of the tax year.
To apply for the Homestead Exemption visit the Hidalgo County Appraisal District or click here.
Will the 2025 Bond raise my taxes?
No, the bond will NOT raise school taxes. No, the bond will NOT raise school taxes.
PSJA ISD adopted a lower tax rate on September 22, 2025.
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