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Socorro ISD calls for tax ratification election to fund teachers, raises, student programs
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Claudia Lorena Silva , as published by El Paso Matters
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The proposed tax ratification election would generate up to $49. The Socorro Independent School District is seeking voter approval to increase its tax rate.
The Socorro Independent School District is seeking voter approval to increase its tax rate. The proposed tax ratification election would generate up to $49.2 million annually for the district.
The additional funds would be used to hire more teachers, provide pay raises, upgrade technology, and improve heating and cooling systems. The district also plans to rebuild its savings with the extra revenue.
Further details on the proposal are available from the Socorro Independent School District. The tax ratification election is scheduled to take place in November.
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Category: government Published: August 18, 2026 Source: El Paso Matters Reading time: 1 min
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