Lampasas approves new school tax levy

The Lampasas ISD Board of Trustees on Monday approved a small cut to general fund expenses and a lower tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Action came after a public hearing that featured no input from local residents. Trustee Sam Walker was absent from the meeting’s proceedings.

Before discussing the new budget and tax rate, trustees reviewed 2025-2026 fiscal-year budget amendments. Last year, th…