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How Clint ISD holds strong reserves as other El Paso school districts struggle

· Reported by El Paso Matters

Bottom line

Clint ISD approved a $127 million budget and a $1.09 tax rate, raising average home school taxes by about $20. The district maintains $52.7 million in unrestricted savings, enough to operate for 140 days without additional revenue.

Why it matters in TX-23

About 4,600 Clint homeowners will pay no school tax this year due to exemptions. The board's unanimous vote on Aug. 25 secures funds for staff support, emergency expenses, and construction projects starting Sept. 1.

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