The Brewster County Appraisal District has passed the Texas Comptroller’s Property Value Study for 2025, marking a major milestone for local schools and taxpayers and bringing long-awaited stability to school funding in the region.
The successful review means Alpine Independent School District will avoid mid-year funding cuts tied to appraisal performance for the first time in seven years. In previous years, Alpine ISD experienced state funding reductions ranging from approximately $400,000 to more than $1 million annually as a result of disputes between local appraisals and state valuations.
District officials said the outcome reflects years of effort and advocacy.
“We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication the Brewster CAD put into passing the PVS,” said Michelle Rinehart, superintendent of Alpine ISD. “This result has been a district goal for years and is something we have advocated for locally and at the state level. Today is a great day for Brewster CAD and for Alpine ISD.”
The Comptroller’s Property Value Study evaluates whether local appraisal districts are accurately valuing property for school funding purposes. When districts fail the study, affected school systems can face sudden and significant reductions in state aid.
Local educators say the consistent funding shortfalls in recent years made long-term planning difficult and sometimes required districts to adjust budgets mid-year.
With the 2025 study passed, Alpine ISD officials say they can now plan with greater confidence and direct more resources toward classrooms, programs, and student support.
Despite the positive result, district leaders emphasized that broader reform is still needed. Alpine ISD plans to continue advocating at the state level for changes that would separate appraisal district performance from school funding.
Statewide, an estimated 60 to 100 school districts see their funding reduced each year because of appraisal-related issues.
Local officials say the 2025 result represents not only a technical achievement, but also a meaningful investment in students and families.
Community members and school officials congratulated the Brewster County Appraisal District on the achievement, calling it a reflection of professionalism, persistence, and commitment to public service.
