Prop A News
Aug 12 2026
DEL VALLE, Texas — The Del Valle Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved calling a Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election for the November 3 ballot.
“I want to recognize the Board of Trustees for their leadership and service to our district,” Superintendent Dr. Matthew Gutierrez said. “This proposal aligns with the district goals, student programs and our future funding priorities.”
Proposition A would provide $13.9 million of new funding to Del Valle ISD in the current fiscal year (and is expected to provide at least as much each year thereafter) to support the district’s Maintenance & Operations (M&O) instructional budget. The funds would be used to provide additional raises to teachers and staff, as well as support programs and new staff at the district’s new second high school, set to open in 2028.
Texas school districts have two budgets. The M&O budget pays for “People Costs,” or day-to-day expenses like salaries, benefits, student educational and extracurricular programs, supplies, maintenance, food and fuel. The Interest & Sinking (I&S) pays down debt on bonds for renovations, construction, large repairs, maintenance, tax-qualified construction notes, and other projects in bond elections.
All funds generated from Proposition A would be used for daily operations such as salaries, classroom instruction, student services, and employee compensation. State law requires voter approval through a VATRE to raise this portion of the M&O rate.
School districts don't have the same buying power that they did seven years ago. Operating costs have increased nearly 25% due to inflation, while the state has increased basic allotment funding by less than 1%. Proposition A provides the district with additional funding to help fill some of these gaps.
Based on the average home market value of $314,376 in Del Valle ISD, homeowners would see an estimated increase of $9.14 annually with the passage of Prop A. The estimated financial impact of the 2026 election includes the $140,000 standard Homestead Exemption.
Since 2025, all VATRE propositions for any school district must have the phrase “THIS IS A TAX INCREASE” on all ballot language.
There will not be an increase in taxes for homeowners who are senior citizens or disabled persons as a result of this proposal, provided they have applied for and received the Over 65 or Disabled Homestead Exemption with the appropriate appraisal district and have made no major improvements or additions to their residence. Check your most recent Notice of Assessed Value Change to see if you will be impacted, or go to traviscad.org for more information.
The district will begin providing the community with comprehensive voter education on all aspects of the 2026 election.
"Del Valle ISD has an obligation to inform its voters with all the facts surrounding this proposition," Dr. Gutierrez said. "We'll be sharing information through mail, digital platforms, and social media so it reaches everyone."
Factual information and voting locations will be available on the district website at DVISD.net/PropA.
To register to vote or to find out your registration status, visit the Travis County Elections Department at votetravis.gov. The last day to register to vote in the Nov election is Monday, October 5.
Early voting is October 19-30. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.