Collected and spent
In 2023, Brownsville Independent School District spent about $570.3M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$570.3M
Fiscal year 2023 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$1.0287 per $100 of value
Source · Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas Comptroller 2024 school district tax rate table — Brownsville ISD adopted $1.028664 per $100. Read on June 9, 2026.
Where it goes
Three service lines.
Schools
$432.3M
Public works
$106.9M
General government
$31.0M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The district has a board of 7 trustees. The state's education directory lists 7 board members, read 2026-10-17.
Carlos A Elizondo
Trustee, at large
Term end not published
Re-check by October 17, 2027
Denise Garza
Trustee, at large
Term end not published
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Jessica G Gonzalez
Trustee, at large
Term end not published
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Daniella Lopez Valdez
Trustee, at large
Term end not published
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Frank Ortiz
Trustee, at large
Term end not published
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Minerva M Pena
Trustee, at large
Term end not published
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Neida Ruth Soto-Grantland
Trustee, at large
Term end not published
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Source · Texas Education Agency, Texas Education Agency, AskTED. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Texas Education Agency, AskTED (Texas Education Directory), personnel download (board roles), file sha256 1c6e6b26b7e9; Texas Education Code §11.051 (read 2026-10-17)When decisions happen
Not on file yet.
How to reach it
Not on file yet.
Also on this tax bill
A Brownsville Independent School District address pays these governments too. Which cities and special districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Brownsville Independent School District
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 5
BrownsvilleCity
Rancho ViejoNot in Who Taxes Me yet
South PointNot in Who Taxes Me yet
San PedroNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Cameron ParkNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Special districts: 1
Sources
What it is
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas Comptroller 2024 school district tax rate table — Brownsville ISD adopted $1.028664 per $100. Read on June 9, 2026.
Spent
NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas Comptroller 2024 school district tax rate table — Brownsville ISD adopted $1.028664 per $100. Read on June 9, 2026.
Who decides
Texas Education Agency, Texas Education Agency, AskTED. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Texas Education Agency, AskTED (Texas Education Directory), personnel download (board roles), file sha256 1c6e6b26b7e9; Texas Education Code §11.051 (read 2026-10-17)To act on what you have read
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