Early voting in Williamson County shows Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) voters are almost evenly split on Proposition A, the ballot measure that would raise the district’s maintenance and operations (M&O) tax rate by $0.09 per $100 valuation. As of 7:22 p.m. on November 4, 23,391 votes have been cast in favor of the increase, while 23,826 votes have been cast against it, putting the “against” side at 50.46% of the ballots reported.
What Proposition A would change
If approved, the M&O tax rate would rise from $0.6931 to $0.7831 per $100 valuation. Combined with the district’s interest and sinking (I&S) rate of $0.3275 per $100 valuation – reduced earlier this year from $0.3575 – the total tax rate would climb to $1.1106 per $100 valuation. That represents an overall increase of $0.06 from the previous year’s combined rate of $1.0506.
For the median homeowner who claims a homestead exemption, the additional tax would translate to an annual bill increase of about $7.97. The district notes that, despite the proposed rise, median home values have fallen by $16,629 since 2025.
Revenue purpose and district plans
GISD called the August 18 tax‑rate election to generate additional revenue for staff compensation. District officials estimate the measure would bring roughly $17.5 million in new funds, of which about $8.4 million would stay within GISD because of state recapture rules.
According to GISD leadership, the extra revenue would support a 3.5%–4% salary increase for teachers and a 3% raise for all other staff, including custodians, bus drivers, nurses, and support personnel. The district frames the measure as a way to retain quality educators and maintain essential services without cutting programs.
Potential consequences if the measure fails
Should Proposition A be rejected, GISD officials say they would need to explore alternative ways to fund pay raises. Options could include larger class sizes, reductions in student programming, fewer field trips, or cuts to non‑classroom staff. These possibilities were highlighted in earlier Community Impact reporting.
Early‑voting participation
During the early‑voting period, 49.68% of registered Williamson County voters cast ballots, according to Community Impact’s data. The district will continue to update results as they are canvassed and certified.
Georgetown residents are encouraged to monitor the final vote count and consider how the proposed tax change aligns with their priorities for education quality, fiscal responsibility, and community stability.
Original reporting: Community Impact — Austin — read the source article.
