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Midland ISD sues state over recapture system, calling it an illegal property tax
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Lauren Munt , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Texas Commissioner of Education determines the tax rate for each district, including Midland ISD's rate of 58 cents per $100 of property value.
Midland ISD has taken legal action against the state, disputing the school finance recapture system. The district argues that the issue goes beyond the Robin Hood tax, which has been in effect since 1993. Since 2013, Midland ISD has paid over $1 billion to the state through recapture, with $83 million sent this year alone.
The Texas Commissioner of Education determines the tax rate for each district, including Midland ISD's rate of 58 cents per $100 of property value. Further details on the lawsuit and the recapture system are available from local news sources, including KOSA CBS7.
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Category: schools Published: July 22, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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