BISD approves decreased tax rate

BOERNE — While Boerne Independent School District officials have approved a lower property-tax rate, it’s still expected to increase an average annual tax bill by $42.

While the school district saw a 32 percent increase in appraised values, hitting just under $14.5 billion, and a 21 percent increase in taxable value at just above $11 billion, the local appraisal district – along with many across the state – is seeing more disputes.

The new levy authorized last month, about $1.18 per $100 valuation, is just over 3 cents shy of the voter-approved rate of $1.22.