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Boerne ISD Cut $85M in Tax Costs — Here's How They Did It

Boerne ISD has saved taxpayers $85 million through smart debt refinancing and early bond payoffs — while also eliminating over $120 million in Robin Hood recapture payments that drained local schools for nearly two decades. Rich Sena, 10-year Boerne ISD board trustee and re-election candidate, breaks down how the district grew from 7,200 to 11,200 students while maintaining an "A" rating — a distinction held by only 31 of Texas's 1,200+ school districts. He also explains how the P-TECH program lets Boerne ISD students graduate with both a high school diploma AND an associate's degree, saving families thousands in college costs. Early Voting:4/20/2026 Election Day: 05/02/2026 📌 About Vote Like A Texan Vote Like A Texan is a series from The Building Texas Show, giving voters a direct look at the candidates and decisions shaping local communities across the Lone Star State. 🔔 Subscribe for more Texas stories: / @votelikeatexan
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