April 17, 2025
Good afternoon, Falcons,
We’re reaching out to share important information about how the upcoming Attendance Credit Election (ACE) could impact your taxes and Royal ISD’s funding.
Why is the State of Texas requiring Royal ISD to hold an Attendance Credit Election?
Business and industry growth in Royal ISD has outpaced student attendance growth in our schools.
The State of Texas is requiring RISD to either pay recapture (also known as “Robin Hood”) or detach a portion of our business property, along with the tax revenue it generates, and assign it to another district. This detachment would be permanent.
However, enrollment growth is already happening. RISD enrolls new students almost daily.
Multiple new neighborhoods are under development, which are projected to bring hundreds of new families to Royal ISD.
Local Control, Local Impact: What does this mean for Royal ISD and for your taxes?
A vote FOR ACE allows RISD to:
Retain all property currently in the district to continue responding to enrollment growth
Maintain a stable tax rate
Permanently keep the business tax revenue we currently collect
A vote AGAINST would result in:
The permanent loss of approximately 29.02% of RISD’s business tax base
A potential tax rate increase of up to $0.25 (which could mean an additional $750 per year on a $300,000 home) in order to offset lost property values
How can you help?
Attend the final ACE Falcon Forum on April 29, 2025! | 🕕 6–7 PM | 📍 Royal ECC Cafeteria (park at the back of the building)
Review the resources on royal-isd.net and check the pop-up banner for updates.
Share what you learn with your family, friends, and neighbors.
VOTE! 🗳 Early Voting: April 22–29 | 🗓 Election Day: May 3 | 🔗 votetexas.gov
Your voice and your vote are crucial. Thank you for being an informed and engaged partner.
Rick Kershner
Royal ISD Superintendent
