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How Can Midway Fund the Bond Without Raising the Tax Rate?

When the Midway ISD Board of Trustees called an $83.5 million bond election for November 4, 2025, one of the most common questions was: How can the district fund this without increasing the tax rate?
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Independent Review: Midway Maintains Lowest Debt

A recent independent analysis by BOK Financial, using data from the Texas Comptroller, Texas Education Agency, and the Municipal Advisory Council of Texas, confirms what many in our community already know—Midway ISD is one of the most fiscally responsible districts in the state.
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Midway ISD Adopts 2025-26 Budget

At the regular June board meeting, the Midway ISD Board of Trustees adopted the district’s 2025-26 budget, navigating changes in state funding brought by House Bill 2.
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Midway ISD Begins 2025-26 Budget Planning Process

Midway ISD has started its annual budget process to plan how funds will be allocated for the upcoming school year. This process ensures the district can support students, staff, and operations while maintaining financial responsibility.
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Midway Earns Superior Financial Integrity Rating for 9th Consecutive Year

For the ninth straight year, Midway ISD has been awarded the highest possible rating of “Superior Achievement” under the Texas Education Agency’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST).
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2019 Bond Wrap-Up: Final Look at Completed Projects

Earlier this spring, all projects funded by the 2019 bond package were successfully completed.
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Board Approves 2024-25 Tax Rate

The Midway Independent School District Board of Trustees officially adopted the tax rate for the 2024-25 fiscal year during their regular August meeting.
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District to Save More Than Half a Million With Early Bond Payoff

Midway ISD and its taxpayers are set to save more than $500,000 in interest costs after the Board of Trustees approved a defeasance resolution at its regular August meeting, enabling the district to pay off bond debt ahead of schedule.