Georgetown ISD's Proposition A, which sought a $0.09 tax rate increase to the district's maintenance and operations rate, failed on November 3, 2026, with 26,269 votes against and 25,259 votes for according to unofficial results.
If Proposition A had passed, the annual school district tax bill for the median homeowner with a homestead exemption would have risen by $7.97; the district would have raised $17.5 million in additional revenue but about $8.4 million would remain after recapture. [1]
Maintenance and operations tax rate increase proposed$0.09 per $100 valuation1Who pays or receives it: Georgetown ISD property taxpayers
Combined tax rate if Proposition A had passed$1.1106 per $100 valuation1Who pays or receives it: Georgetown ISD property taxpayers
Annual school tax bill increase for median homeowner with homestead exemption if Proposition A had passed$7.971Who pays or receives it: median homeowner
Additional revenue Proposition A would have raised$17.5 million1Who pays or receives it: Georgetown ISD
Revenue remaining in GISD after recapture if Proposition A had passed$8.4 million1Who pays or receives it: Georgetown ISD
Georgetown ISDschool district that called the tax rate election
Williamson Countycounty that reported unofficial vote totals
The facts
Georgetown ISD called a tax rate election Aug. 18, 2026 to raise revenue for staff pay increases.1
In June 2026, GISD cut its interest and sinking rate by $0.03 from $0.3575 to $0.3275 per $100 valuation.1
All precincts within Georgetown ISD's borders reported unofficial results with 26,269 votes against and 25,259 for Proposition A.1
As of 7:22 p.m. Nov. 3, votes against Proposition A totaled 50.46% of votes reported by Williamson County.1
Median home property value in Georgetown ISD decreased by $16,629 since 2025, according to the district.1
Who said what
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Georgetown ISD district leaders The tax increase would provide funding for 3.5%-4% pay increases for teachers and 3% for all other staff.1
Georgetown ISD officials If Proposition A fails, the district could increase class sizes, reduce student programming, cut field trips and reduce non-classroom staff.1
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