Historic vote! Prosper ISD approved our annexation petition on December 15, 2025. Because Denton ISD denied, we now appeal to the TEA Commissioner for final decision.
274 students. $6.5M annually. We're bringing our tax dollars home.
We have retained Powell Law Group to file our Petition for Review with the TEA Commissioner. Our lead attorney is Keaton Haney, who has experience with TEA annexation appeals.
Under Texas Education Code § 13.051(a-1), we must file within 45 calendar days of Denton ISD's denial.
Filing Deadline: January 23, 2026
Thanks to the generosity of Windsong Ranch residents and supporters across Prosper, we have raised the $5,000 retainer to engage Powell Law Group. We anticipate total legal costs to be $10,000 - $15,000, depending on the position Denton ISD takes during the appeal process.
We are still accepting donations, but will provide more specific funding needs as we work through the initial filing process now that the law firm is fully onboard.
Timeline: Once we file, there is a 180-day maximum window for the TEA Commissioner to rule. Assuming no court challenges, we could have a final decision by summer 2026!
Thank you again for your support — stay tuned for additional updates.
Historic vote! The Prosper ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve our annexation petition, finding in favor of the educational interests of our 274 students.
Prosper ISD's findings of fact contradict Denton ISD's position — setting up a strong case for the TEA Commissioner's de novo review.
Read Full Article: Denton Record-Chronicle →
The Denton ISD board unanimously voted to deny the petition, citing the potential loss of $6.5 million in tax revenue. This was the expected outcome — Denton ISD has been collecting this revenue since 2012 without educating a single one of our 274 students.
Read Full Article: Denton Record-Chronicle →
📋 The Path Forward: We file our Petition for Review → Denton ISD has 30 days to respond → The Commissioner conducts a de novo review considering educational interests → Decision within 240 days → If approved, annexation becomes effective!
Texas Education Code Section 13.051 provides for detachment and annexation of territory between school districts. Our petition achieved 52.6% support from registered voters (360 of 684 signed). This will bring $6.5 million annually in tax revenue home to Prosper ISD - where these 274 students already attend school.
274
Windsong Ranch students attending Prosper ISD schools (349 homes now, 420 at build-out)
$6.5M*
Annual tax revenue Prosper ISD loses to Denton ISD while educating these students
*$537.7M × PISD 2025-26 rate $1.2141
52.6%
Of registered voters signed the petition (360 of 684) - majority support demonstrated
$537.7M
In assessed property value generating tax revenue for future bond capacity
100%
Of Prosper ISD schools are A-rated (27 of 27 schools) vs 12.5% for Denton ISD
99.5%
Prosper ISD graduation rate compared to 97.6% for Denton ISD
24
National Merit Scholars in Prosper ISD vs only 4 in Denton ISD (6X more)
A vs B
Prosper ISD district rating (91/100) compared to Denton ISD (80/100)
Using 2025-26 tax rates (PISD $1.2141 / DISD $1.2069)
Revenue calculated using Total Assessed Value of $537,675,424 (Denton CAD 2024) × PISD 2025-26 total tax rate $1.2141/100 = $6,527,891
*Copper Penny recapture per TEA formula. PISD is not currently in Tier 1 (MCR) recapture.
Exposed: Tax Rate Difference is Only $0.0072/$100
Average homeowner pays just $83 more per year ($6.92/month) to align with Prosper ISD
Prosper ISD approved! Denton ISD denied (as expected). Now we file our appeal with the TEA Commissioner, who will conduct a de novo review and make the final decision on our annexation.
✅ Legal petition filed October 20, 2025 under Texas Education Code Section 13.051
✅ 52.6% of registered voters signed (360 of 684) - majority support achieved
❌ Denton ISD denied December 9 (as expected - they lose $6.5M)
✅ Prosper ISD APPROVED December 15!
🎯 Next: TEA Commissioner Appeal — Filing deadline January 23, 2026
Your voices have been heard! Community members sent letters to the TEA Commissioner supporting our annexation petition. Thank you for your participation!
📢 What's Next?
Our legal counsel, Powell Law Group, is now handling all official communications with the TEA. We will coordinate any future stakeholder messaging through our attorney, Keaton Haney.
🔔 Stay Tuned
Check back for updates on our progress toward gaining state approval. We'll notify you when there are new developments or opportunities to help.
Filing Deadline: January 23, 2026 — Our attorneys are preparing the formal petition.
Why this matters: The TEA Commissioner appeal requires professional preparation and filing. Your donations of $1,750 funded the original petition. We need to raise $5,000 to retain legal counsel and file our appeal.
Filing Deadline: January 23, 2026
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