On Saturday, September 25, 2010, the citizens of Terrell Independent School District will be asked to vote in a school district Tax Ratification Election (TRE), which will provide additional dollars for daily maintenance and operations of the district.

What is a TRE Election?  State law now requires school districts to hold a Tax Ratification Election (TRE) in order to approve any tax rate that is above $1.04 for maintenance and operations.  The TRE Election will allow TISD to increase taxes for maintenance and operations up to .13 cents. 

The ballot shows an increase in my taxes.  Does this mean my taxes will increase? NO A school district is required to adopt a budget for maintenance & operations and another budget for debt.  The TISD Board has legally pledged to use the .13 cent increase from TRE election to decrease budgeted debt by .13 cents.  So, the net increase in the total tax rate will be $0.

TRE Election Early Voting Information
     Weekdays           September 8 – 21, 2010                 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
     Weekends          September 18, 2010                       8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Early Voting Locations- Kaufman County voters:
Kaufman County Courthouse Annex, 100 N. Washington St., Kaufman, TX 75142
Terrell Sub-Courthouse, 408 E. College St., Terrell, TX 75160   
Hunt County voters: Terrell Sub-Courthouse, 408 E. College St., Terrell, TX 75160
 
Election Day
Voters can vote at the consolidated County Polling Places from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 Please review the following for more information on this important election.

Click here to print/view TRE Informational Flyer   in Spanish