DENTON, TX [August 12, 2025] – At its August 12 meeting, the Denton ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved placing Proposition A, also known as a Tax Ratification Election (TRE), on the November 4, 2025, election ballot.
 
A TRE is a special election that allows voters to decide whether to approve a tax rate higher than the rate set by the Texas Education Agency. This election impacts only the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) portion of the overall school tax rate and will not fund new construction projects.
 
If approved, the proposed rate would generate an additional $26 million annually for the district’s daily operations, including teacher and staff support, safety and security, and student programs and enrichment.
 
“The decision to include Proposition A on the November 4 ballot comes after months of thoughtful discussion and careful consideration of how best to support our students and staff,” said Barbara Burns, president of the Denton ISD Board of Trustees.
 
The district is responsible for sharing factual information only about Proposition A. In the weeks ahead, Denton ISD will use its communication channels to provide clear, accurate, and transparent information, including voting dates, sample ballot language, answers to frequently asked questions, and other resources to help voters make informed decisions.
 
If approved, the estimated impact for a home valued at $298,000 in Denton ISD (the average taxable value for 2025) would be a decrease of $16.03 per month, compared to the average taxable value certified by the appraisal district in 2024. This figure includes the voter approval of the additional $40,000 homestead exemption in November. Combined with the current $100,000 exemption, these measures would lower school property taxes for qualifying homeowners.
 
In 2025, the Texas Legislature also passed property tax relief measures for homeowners age 65 and older. If approved by voters in November, eligible individuals could receive a total school tax exemption of up to $200,000, combining the $140,000 general exemption and the $60,000 exemption for those age 65 or older or 100% disabled veterans. The existing school district tax freeze for seniors remains in place, ensuring that school district taxes on a qualifying home will not increase unless significant home improvements are made.
 
Depending on tax rates, property value changes, and exemptions, some senior property owners may see a decrease to zero school district property taxes.
 
Be sure to check with your local county tax assessor’s office for your most recent tax statement and how you will be impacted.
 
The deadline to register to vote in the November 4 election is October 6. Early voting will be held October 20–31, with Election Day on Tuesday, November 4.
 
“The district’s role is to provide our community with clear, accurate, and accessible information about Proposition A,” said Dr. Susannah Holbert O’Bara, Denton ISD Superintendent of Schools. “We encourage residents to review the resources we will share in the weeks ahead to understand what is being presented on the ballot.”
 
For more information, visit www.dentonisd.org/PropA. Additional resources will be posted as they become available.