LOUISE ISD BOND ELECTION

On Saturday, May 2, voters in Louise ISD will vote on the district’s bond package.

Why is Louise ISD having a bond?

The proposed $9,000,000 bond would fund the construction of a new district cafeteria featuring an integrated stage. This facility is designed to assist daily operations by allowing all students to eat lunch within a consolidated schedule, helping maximize classroom instructional time.

In addition to serving student meal needs, the space would function as a versatile community gathering area suitable for assemblies, trainings, school programs, public meetings, and special events.

The Louise ISD Bond will:

Maximize Instruction Time

The new cafeteria space will allow more students to eat lunch at the same time, maximizing classroom instruction time.
Provide a Community Gathering Space

This facility can be used as a multi-purpose space to host school assemblies and community events. In addition, the stage inside the cafeteria can be used by the fine arts programs for performances and practice.

Tax Info

Monthly Tax Impact

If the bond passes, the district projects a tax rate impact of $0.17 (17 cents).

For the average home in Louise ISD valued at $234,343, that impact would be $13.40 a month.

Annual Tax Impact per 100 Acres of Qualified Agricultural Land*

Tax Rate History

Louise ISD‘s total tax rate has decreased by $0.40 (40 cents) since 2018.

Tax Rate Comparison Chart

Louise ISD currently has the second lowest tax rate in the area.

If voters approve the bond, the new total tax rate of $0.94 will remain among the lowest in the county.

Louise ISD has received an “A” financial rating from the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for “Superior” management of school funds.

Voters 65+ or Disabled

If you qualify for an age 65+ or disabled person residence homestead exemption, the school district taxes on your residence homestead cannot increase above your approved tax ceiling—as long as you own and live in the home and do not make any improvements/additions. The tax ceiling is the amount you paid in the year you qualified for the exemption. While your school district taxes may decrease, they cannot increase above your tax ceiling. You must apply for this exemption.

Why will my ballot read “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE”, if I have an approved homestead exemption?

Texas legislature passed laws in 2019 requiring all bond elections to include the following language on the ballot: “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE”. The state mandates all bond ballots to include this language, regardless of what individual exemptions each voter may have.

65+ Homestead Exemption Form