Wylie Independent School District trustees last week formally adopted the 2019 property tax rate that is a dime less than last year’s levy.
The school board met in regular session Monday, Aug. 19.
Total tax rate is $1.5284 per $100 assessed property valuation, compared to the 2018 total rate of $1.64.
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By Joe Reavis • [email protected]
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