Collected and spent
In 2023, Mesquite Independent School District spent about $580.2M. 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 adopts the yearly budget. It also adopts a tax rate each fiscal year. Texas law gives both duties to the board. Seven trustees, all elected by the whole district.
Details
Tex. Educ. Code §11.1511(b)(7) and (8), board duties (read 2026-10-16)When decisions happen
Texas law lets each board start its fiscal year on July 1 or September 1. The board must adopt the budget before it adopts the tax rate. Check the district's budget page for its start date.
How to reach it
Details
Tex. Educ. Code §§44.0011 and 44.004(g) (read 2026-10-16)Also on this tax bill
A Mesquite Independent School District address pays these governments too. Which cities and special districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Mesquite Independent School District
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 5
Special districts: 1
Sources
Details
Tex. Educ. Code §11.1511(b)(7) and (8), board duties (read 2026-10-16)Details
Tex. Educ. Code §§44.0011 and 44.004(g) (read 2026-10-16)Details
Mesquite ISD, Board of Trustees (read 2026-10-16)To act on what you have read
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