Collected and spent
In 2023, Garland Independent School District spent about $682.6M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Where it goes
Three service lines.
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Who decides
The board of trustees votes on the budget at a public meeting. It then adopts the tax rate. State law has the board adopt the budget before the tax rate. 7 Trustees are elected at large, each to a numbered place.
Details
Tex. Educ. Code §44.004(f), (g) (budget) and Tex. Tax Code §26.05(a) (tax rate) (read 2026-10-16)When decisions happen
The board adopts the budget at a public meeting, then sets the tax rate. The district lists its 2026-27 adopted budget online.
How to reach it
Details
Garland ISD Traditional Finances page (2024-25 fiscal year table, fund balance July 1 beginning and June 30 ending); budget-then-rate order per Tex. Educ. Code §44.004(g) (read 2026-10-16)Also on this tax bill
A Garland Independent School District address pays these governments too. Which cities and special districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Garland Independent School District
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 5
Special districts: 1
Sources
Details
Tex. Educ. Code §44.004(f), (g) (budget) and Tex. Tax Code §26.05(a) (tax rate) (read 2026-10-16)Details
Garland ISD Traditional Finances page (2024-25 fiscal year table, fund balance July 1 beginning and June 30 ending); budget-then-rate order per Tex. Educ. Code §44.004(g) (read 2026-10-16)Details
Garland ISD Board of Trustees page, 'Contacting the board' (read 2026-10-16)To act on what you have read
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