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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Potter County, TX

Highland Park ISDb

B
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 77.2/100▲ +2.7 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #149 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #140 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
42.9/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.95228
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$24.2M
+5.8% YoY • +57.0% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Elected & Governing Officials (5)

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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.8% YoYFreedom Score: 77.2 (B)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Highland Park ISDb
Official PDF

FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($24,241,822) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.952280 per $100 valuation) for Highland Park ISDb. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Potter County).

Total Appropriation
$24.2M
0
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.7M
0
Public Safety: $0.3M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $6.0M (25%)
Public Works: $2.1M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.95228 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+31.1% YoYFreedom Score: 74 (B)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Highland Park ISDb
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget & Comptroller PTAD Certified Tax Roll (District #188903) for Highland Park ISDb totaling $22,923,709. Allocates $5,678,207 to Classroom Instruction, $1,954,375 to Facilities & Transportation, and $6,421,308 to I&S Bond Debt Service. Certified ad valorem tax rate: $0.9658 per $100 valuation (Certified Levy: $20,758,090).

Total Appropriation
$22.9M
0
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.4M
0
Per Capita
$30,688
Public Safety: $0.3M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.7M (25%)
Public Works: $2.0M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9658 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 74.2 (B)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — Highland Park ISDb
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Official TEA PEIMS Adopted Budget (District #188903) for Highland Park ISDb totaling $17,487,538 across All Funds ($0 General Fund). Classroom Instruction accounts for $5,678,207, Facilities & Operations $1,954,375, Administration $1,569,622, Campus Security & Health $291,315, and I&S Debt Service $6,421,308. Financed by $15,321,919 in local M&O and I&S property tax collections and $621,000 in state/federal education funding at an adopted tax rate of $0.9883 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$17.5M
0
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.4M
0
Per Capita
$23,410
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.7M (32%)
Public Works: $2.0M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9883 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 74.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 5, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Highland Park ISDb
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Highland Park ISDb (Potter County) totaling $16,827,885. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0091 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$16.8M
0
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.2M
0
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.5M (32%)
Public Works: $1.9M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.009054 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 74.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 5, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Highland Park ISDb
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Highland Park ISDb (Potter County) totaling $16,218,085. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0191 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$16.2M
0
Debt Service (I&S)
$6.0M
0
Public Safety: $0.3M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.3M (32%)
Public Works: $1.8M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $0.6M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.019145 / $100

Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$24.24M(+5.8% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $0.95228Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2026$22.92M(+31.1% YoY)
0Per Capita: $30,688Tax Rate: $0.9658Freedom: 74 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2025$17.49M(+3.9% YoY)
0Per Capita: $23,410Tax Rate: $0.9883Freedom: 74.2 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2024$16.83M(+3.8% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.009054Freedom: 74.3 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2023$16.22M(+5.0% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.019145Freedom: 74.3 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2022$15.44M(+5.1% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.03647Freedom: 74.5 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2021$14.69M(+5.2% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.055126Freedom: 74.7 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2020$13.97M(+5.4% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.069898Freedom: 74.9 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2019$13.26M(+4.3% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.076317Freedom: 75.1 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2018$12.71M(+4.4% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.089233Freedom: 75.2 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2017$12.17M(+4.4% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.099036Freedom: 75.4 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2016$11.66M(+5.3% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.101234Freedom: 75.5 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2015$11.07M(+5.2% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.102335Freedom: 75.8 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2014$10.52M(+5.4% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.103437Freedom: 76 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2013$9.98M(+4.5% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.111161Freedom: 76.2 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2012$9.55M(+4.1% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.118939Freedom: 76.3 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2011$9.17M(+4.2% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.11782Freedom: 76.5 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2010$8.81M(+5.3% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.113349Freedom: 76.6 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2009$8.36M(+4.6% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.114462Freedom: 76.8 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2008$8.00M(+4.0% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.122263Freedom: 77 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2007$7.69M(+3.9% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.120018Freedom: 77.1 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2006$7.40M(+3.7% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.115538Freedom: 77.2 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2005$7.14M(+3.9% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.108845Freedom: 77.3 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2004$6.87M(+5.6% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.108845Freedom: 77.4 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2003$6.51M(+3.9% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.118825Freedom: 77.6 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2002$6.26M(+5.0% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.122181Freedom: 77.7 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2001$5.96M(+5.5% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.127792Freedom: 77.9 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2000$5.65M(+4.0% YoY)
0Tax Rate: $1.125536Freedom: 78.2 (B)
Official PDF

Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Highland Park ISDb total...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Highland Park ISDb total...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Highland Park ISDb total...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Highland Park ISDb total...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Highland Park ISDb total...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Highland Park ISDb total...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Highland Park ISDb total...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Highland Park ISDb total...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Highland Park ISDb total...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Highland Park ISDb total...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Highland Park ISDb total...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Highland Park ISDb total...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Highland Park ISDb
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 Highland Park ISDb Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 4)
Alan Friedman WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 2)
Don Snell WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Mayor (Place 5)
Will C. Beecherl WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
Lydia Novakov WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 1)
Marc Myers WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2023-05-06

Highland Park ISDb 2023 May Uniform Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Highland Park ISDb Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
Lydia Novakov WINNER
54.0% (211 votes)
David C. Morales
46.0% (180 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Highland Park ISDb Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
Lydia Novakov WINNER
67.0% (330 votes)
Michael R. Vance
33.0% (163 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Highland Park ISDb Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
Lydia Novakov WINNER
69.0% (340 votes)
Michael R. Vance
31.0% (153 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Highland Park ISDb Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
Lydia Novakov WINNER
59.0% (251 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (174 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Highland Park ISDb Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
Lydia Novakov WINNER
59.0% (150 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (105 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Highland Park ISDb Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
Lydia Novakov WINNER
59.0% (150 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (105 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Highland Park ISDb Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
Lydia Novakov WINNER
57.0% (223 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (168 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Highland Park ISDb Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
Lydia Novakov WINNER
71.0% (229 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (94 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Highland Park ISDb Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Highland Park ISDb Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Highland Park ISDb Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Highland Park ISDb Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Highland Park ISDb Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Highland Park ISDb Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Highland Park ISDb Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION

Highland Park ISDb Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION

Highland Park ISDb Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Highland Park ISDb Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Highland Park ISDb Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION

Highland Park ISDb Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Highland Park ISDb Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Highland Park ISDb Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Highland Park ISDb Board of Trustees Regular Meeting