‘Tax shift’ vote Aug. 25 for Marble Falls school district could lower rates, officials say

MARBLE FALLS — When Marble Falls school district patrons go to the polls Aug. 25, they’ll get to have a say in a 2012-2013 rollback tax vote that could lead to a lower rate, officials said.

However, the wording on the ballot may sound like they’re approving a tax increase, but don’t be fooled, said Rob O’Connor, the superintendent of the Marble Falls Independent School District.

“It’s really a tax shift with one penny actually going back to the taxpayers,” he said.