Collected and spent
In 2023, Grand Prairie Independent School District spent about $351.2M. 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: 5 elected by district and 2 at large.
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 district also lists a tax rate resolution dated August 25, 2026. State law has the board adopt the budget before the tax rate.
How to reach it
Details
Grand Prairie ISD 2026-2027 Adopted Budget (PDF), linked from the district's Financial Transparency page; budget-then-rate order per Tex. Educ. Code §44.004(g) (read 2026-10-16)Also on this tax bill
A Grand Prairie Independent School District address pays these governments too. Which cities and special districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Grand Prairie Independent School District
On some bills, depending on the address
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
Grand Prairie ISD 2026-2027 Adopted Budget (PDF), linked from the district's Financial Transparency page; budget-then-rate order per Tex. Educ. Code §44.004(g) (read 2026-10-16)Details
Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees page footer (read 2026-10-16)To act on what you have read
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