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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Rusk County, TX

West Rusk County CISD

B
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 72.3/100▲ +3.7 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #420 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #369 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
30.8/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.15283
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$14.0M
+5.6% YoY • +20.1% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 72.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — West Rusk County CISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($13,966,534) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.152830 per $100 valuation: $0.659831 M&O + $0.492999 I&S) for West Rusk County CISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Rusk County).

Total Appropriation
$14.0M
General Fund
$12.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.7M
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $7.1M (51%)
Public Works: $2.3M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.15283 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+0.0% YoYFreedom Score: 68.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — West Rusk County CISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget & Comptroller PTAD Certified Tax Roll for West Rusk County CISD totaling $13,232,150 ($11,499,291 M&O General Fund). Allocates $6,682,271 to Classroom Instruction & Teachers, $2,226,053 to Facilities & Student Transportation, and $1,087,858 to I&S Bond Debt Service. Certified ad valorem tax rate: $1.1692 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$13.2M
General Fund
$11.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$1,223
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $6.7M (51%)
Public Works: $2.2M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1692 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 68.4 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — West Rusk County CISD
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Official FY 2025 TEA PEIMS Adopted Budget for West Rusk County CISD totaling $13,232,150 across All Funds ($11,499,291 M&O General Fund). Classroom Instruction accounts for $6,682,271, Facilities & Operations $2,226,053, Administration $2,371,415, and I&S Debt Service $1,087,858 at an adopted tax rate of $0.9892 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$13.2M
General Fund
$11.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Per Capita
$627
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $6.7M (51%)
Public Works: $2.2M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9892 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 68.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 12, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — West Rusk County CISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for West Rusk County CISD (Rusk County) totaling $12,744,053. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9892 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$12.7M
General Fund
$11.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $6.4M (51%)
Public Works: $2.1M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9892 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 68.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 12, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — West Rusk County CISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for West Rusk County CISD (Rusk County) totaling $12,133,726. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1746 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$12.1M
General Fund
$10.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.6M
Public Safety: $0.2M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $6.1M (51%)
Public Works: $2.0M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1746 / $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$13.97M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.1MTax Rate: $1.15283Freedom: 72.3 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2026$13.23M(+0.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.5MPer Capita: $1,223Tax Rate: $1.1692Freedom: 68.6 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2025$13.23M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.5MPer Capita: $627Tax Rate: $0.9892Freedom: 68.4 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2024$12.74M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.1MTax Rate: $0.9892Freedom: 68.5 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2023$12.13M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.5MTax Rate: $1.1746Freedom: 68.6 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2022$11.63M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.1MTax Rate: $1.2834Freedom: 68.6 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2021$11.17M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.7MTax Rate: $1.310351Freedom: 68.6 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2020$10.70M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MTax Rate: $1.323455Freedom: 68.8 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2019$10.30M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MTax Rate: $1.331396Freedom: 68.9 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2018$9.91M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.6MTax Rate: $1.342047Freedom: 68.9 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2017$9.39M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.2MTax Rate: $1.348757Freedom: 69.2 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2016$9.02M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.8MTax Rate: $1.348757Freedom: 69.3 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2015$8.69M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.5MTax Rate: $1.343362Freedom: 69.4 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2014$8.37M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MTax Rate: $1.348735Freedom: 69.5 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2013$8.03M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MTax Rate: $1.341991Freedom: 69.6 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2012$7.71M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MTax Rate: $1.354069Freedom: 69.7 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2011$7.37M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MTax Rate: $1.358131Freedom: 69.9 (C)
Official PDF
FY 2010$7.01M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MTax Rate: $1.355415Freedom: 70.1 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2009$6.76M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MTax Rate: $1.347283Freedom: 70.2 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2008$6.40M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MTax Rate: $1.354019Freedom: 70.4 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2007$6.18M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MTax Rate: $1.347249Freedom: 70.5 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2006$5.86M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MTax Rate: $1.359374Freedom: 70.7 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2005$5.55M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MTax Rate: $1.355296Freedom: 70.9 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2004$5.34M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MTax Rate: $1.364783Freedom: 71 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2003$5.10M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MTax Rate: $1.374336Freedom: 71.2 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2002$4.87M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MTax Rate: $1.368839Freedom: 71.4 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2001$4.64M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MTax Rate: $1.374314Freedom: 71.6 (B)
Official PDF
FY 2000$4.47M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MTax Rate: $1.37294Freedom: 71.7 (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 — West Rusk County CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for West Rusk County CISD to...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for West Rusk County CISD
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 West Rusk County CISD
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 — West Rusk County CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for West Rusk County CISD to...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for West Rusk County CISD
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 — West Rusk County CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for West Rusk County CISD to...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — West Rusk County CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for West Rusk County CISD to...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for West Rusk County CISD
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 West Rusk County CISD
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 — West Rusk County CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for West Rusk County CISD to...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — West Rusk County CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for West Rusk County CISD to...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for West Rusk County CISD
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 West Rusk County CISD
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 — West Rusk County CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for West Rusk County CISD to...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — West Rusk County CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for West Rusk County CISD to...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for West Rusk County CISD
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 West Rusk County CISD
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 — West Rusk County CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for West Rusk County CISD to...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — West Rusk County CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for West Rusk County CISD to...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for West Rusk County CISD
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 West Rusk County CISD
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 — West Rusk County CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for West Rusk County CISD to...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — West Rusk County CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for West Rusk County CISD to...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for West Rusk County CISD
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 West Rusk County CISD
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)

GENERAL • 2025-11-04

2025 Joint General Election — West Rusk County CISD

Voter Turnout: 723 (33.3% of 2,169 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

West Rusk County CISD, Board of Trustees
Iris Hammontree WINNER
32.4% (234 votes)
Jeff Mason
24.6% (178 votes)
Will Sudweeks
23.1% (167 votes)
Marcus Mitchell
19.9% (144 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2025-05-03

West Rusk County CISD 2025 May Uniform Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 West Rusk County CISD Official General Election Canvass

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 7 (Place 3)
Lorenzo Tavarez WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2024-11-05

West Rusk County CISD 2024 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
GENERAL • 2024-11-05

2024 GENERAL ELECTION — West Rusk County CISD

Voter Turnout: 3,363 (33.3% of 10,089 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

West Rusk County CISD, Trustee
Chris Pratt WINNER
22.5% (756 votes)
Mathew Eastwood
19.4% (653 votes)
Sandra Smith
17.5% (589 votes)
Curtis Hughes
15.2% (512 votes)
Amber Thompson Clifford
12.7% (428 votes)
Stephanie Swanzy
12.6% (425 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2024-05-04

West Rusk County CISD 2024 May Uniform Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 West Rusk County CISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 6 (Place 2)
Chris Pratt WINNER
61.0% (239 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (152 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 West Rusk County CISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 6 (Place 2)
Chris Pratt WINNER
64.0% (272 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (153 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 West Rusk County CISD Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 6 (Place 2)
Chris Pratt WINNER
62.0% (200 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (123 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 West Rusk County CISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 6 (Place 2)
Chris Pratt WINNER
71.0% (362 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (148 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION

West Rusk County CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION

West Rusk County CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION

West Rusk County CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION

West Rusk County CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION

West Rusk County CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION

West Rusk County CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION

West Rusk County CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-03-23 • REGULAR SESSION

West Rusk County CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION

West Rusk County CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION

West Rusk County CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION

West Rusk County CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION

West Rusk County CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION

West Rusk County CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

West Rusk County CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

West Rusk County CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting