Lone Star College System offers world-class educational opportunities while remaining a responsible steward of taxpayers’ hard-earned funds. On Oct. 2, LSCS approved reducing the tax rate, from $0.1076 to $0.1060, for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

“Lone Star College System recognizes the significant balance of meeting individuals’ educational needs while maintaining fiscal responsibility,” said Kristy Vienne, Ed.D., vice chancellor, Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer. “The college system’s lower rate will relieve the tax burden on the community, build public support, save significant interest over time, and still allow for operational growth.”

The LSCS Board of Trustees unanimously approved the new tax, which includes a Maintenance and Operations (M&O) rate of $0.0785 and an

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