Prop A Frequently Asked Questions

A TRE is a special election called by a school district’s Board of Trustees, asking voters to approve an increase above the current operating tax rate.
 

School districts operate with two budgets. The Maintenance and Operations (M&O) pays for day-to-day instructional and operating costs like salaries, benefits, supplies, maintenance, food and fuel. The Interest & Sinking (I&S) pays for capital improvements like new construction, renovations, large repairs, and other projects in bond elections.
 

Proposition A provides $4.1 million of new funding in the current fiscal year and at least as much each year thereafter to support the district’s M&O instructional budget to increase teacher & staff pay, maintain student programs, and fund an armed officer at every campus. 32% of the total new revenue ($1.6 million) comes from the state.
 

Nederland ISD has identified the following as top priorities for the funds generated by Prop A.

• Increase Teacher & Staff Pay
• Maintain Student Programs
• Safety & Security
• Student Devices

Learn More About Proposition A Funding Priorities
 

Nederland ISD’s total tax rate will increase to $0.928409 if voters approve Prop A.

Based on the average home value of $225,000 in Nederland ISD, the property tax impact of Prop A would be $4.99 per month for the average homeowner.
 

Property taxes for citizens 65 years or older—or those who are disabled—are not affected by a rate increase, if the appropriate homestead exemptions are filed with the County Appraisal District.