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Fort Bend Independent School District

Fort Bend Independent School District is a school district in Texas. It runs public schools. A Board of Trustees of 7 members guides it. The Board acts by majority vote at public meetings and makes policy. It sits in Fort Bend County. In 2023, Fort Bend Independent School District spent about $976.4M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.

Collected and spent

In 2023, Fort Bend Independent School District spent about $976.4M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.

Spent
$976.4M
Fiscal year 2023 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending

Where the money comes from

One tax.

Property tax
$0.9869 per $100 of value
Source · Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas Comptroller 2024 school district tax rate table — Fort Bend ISD adopted $0.9869 per $100. Read on June 9, 2026.

Where it goes

Three service lines.

Schools
$686.5M
Public works
$247.3M
General government
$42.6M

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 Board of Trustees governs Fort Bend ISD. It acts as a body corporate. The Board adopts the annual budget. The Board also sets the tax rate. Both happen before the fiscal year starts. The fiscal year starts July 1. The Superintendent implements Board policy. 7 elected trustees, at-large by position.

Angie Hanan
Member, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Adam Schoof
Member, at large
Next election
November 2, 2027
Afshi Charania
Member, at large
Next election
November 7, 2028
Dr. Shirley Rose-Gilliam
Member, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Addie Heyliger
Member, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Kristin K. Tassin
Member, at large
Next election
November 2, 2027
Angie Wierzbicki
Member, at large
Next election
November 7, 2028
Source · Fort Bend Independent School District, Educ. Code §11.051(a). Read on September 7, 2026.
DetailsEduc. Code §11.051(a) (statutes.capitol.texas.gov,

When decisions happen

The fiscal year runs July 1 to June 30. Each June, the Board holds a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate. For fiscal year 2026-2027, that hearing was June 15, 2026, and the budget was adopted the same day.

Each yearBudget hearing in June; fiscal year starts July 1
November 3, 2026Election for 3 seats

How to reach it

Residents can call the FBISD Administration Building. Residents can also sign up to address the Board. They can sign up in person or online. They must do this before a Board meeting.

Source · Fort Bend Independent School District, FBISD Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2024-2025. Read on September 7, 2026.
DetailsFBISD Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2024-2025 (PDF,

Also on this tax bill

A Fort Bend Independent School District address pays these governments too. Which special districts and cities apply depends on the address.

On every bill in Fort Bend Independent School District

On some bills, depending on the address

Special districts: 35. Find yours by address.

Cities: 11

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Sources

Spent
Taxes
Who decides
Fort Bend Independent School District, Educ. Code §11.051(a). Read on September 7, 2026.
DetailsEduc. Code §11.051(a) (statutes.capitol.texas.gov,
When decisions happen
Fort Bend Independent School District, FBISD Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2024-2025. Read on September 7, 2026.
DetailsFBISD Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2024-2025 (PDF,
How to reach it
Fort Bend Independent School District, fortbendisd.com Board Meetings page. Read on September 7, 2026.
Detailsfortbendisd.com Board Meetings page (read 2026-09-06)
What it does
Fort Bend Independent School District, Educ. Code §11.051(a). Read on October 9, 2026.

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