Conroe ISD presented a balanced $761 million budget and a flat tax rate for fiscal year 2025-26 during a public hearing on Aug. 5. No public comments were made, and a final vote is scheduled for Aug. 19.
On August 5, Conroe ISD conducted a public hearing to unveil its proposed tax rate and preliminary budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
During the hearing, there were no comments from residents, as the focus was on keeping the existing tax rate and examining a balanced budget of $761.05 million. A second public hearing and the final vote on the budget are set for August 19.
Chief of Finance Karen Garza announced that the suggested tax rate is set to stay unchanged at $0.9496 per $100 valuation, consistent with the current fiscal year. Projected revenues and expenditures are set at $761.05 million, with significant support from funding provided by House Bill 2.
“Like any legislative year, forecasting revenue while legislation is still underway poses difficulties,” Garza stated. “We were navigating through a budget shortfall, and HB 2 enabled us to present a balanced proposal.”
HB 2, which was approved in the most recent legislative session, is expected to provide approximately $41 million in additional funding to the district. The legislation encompasses measures for ongoing salary increases for educators and support personnel, innovative funding strategies for special education, and enhanced resources to cover essential operational expenses, such as utilities and insurance.
Garza indicated that the finance department is set to complete revenue projections within the next few weeks, with the board anticipated to cast its vote on the finalized budget during the meeting on August 19.
The board recently designated its virtual learning initiative as The Conroe Virtual School. The online school, which launched in 2022, is a key component of the district's broader initiative to expand educational options.
