On February 15, 2024, the Milford Independent School District Board of Trustees officially called for a bond election scheduled for May 4, 2024. During this election, voters in the district will have the opportunity to decide on a proposed $11.5 million bond, which comes with a tax increase of $0.38 per $100K home valuation.
WHAT’S INCLUDED ➟
Competition Gym
Folding bleachers of 500 Seats
Public Restrooms
Concessions
Coach’s office
Boys and Girls locker rooms
Boys and Girls visitor locker rooms
Laundry room with equipment storage
Administration Suite
4 Offices
Teacher’s workroom
Storage
Copy room
Restroom
Classroom wing
6 Classrooms
1 Science lab
School District taxes on resident homesteads (except for subsequent improvements) are FROZEN in the year a taxpayer turns 65 years of age and will not increase as a result of this Bond Election.
WHAT ABOUT THE TAXES?
The disabled are also able to have their school taxes FROZEN. It’s important to note that the taxpayer must apply for the exemption. This application must be made to Ellis or Hill County’s Appraisal District
All homestead applications must be accompanied by a copy of applicant's driver’s license or other information as required by the Texas Property Tax Code. Applicant may also be required to complete an affidavit to qualify for an exemption under certain situations.
The bond program tax impact is less than $0.25 per day for the average Milford ISD homeowner.
Projected Tax Increase Both Monthly and Annually includes the $100,000 Homestead Exemption.
HOW THE BALLOT WILL READ
APRIL 15TH | 7PM
Milford ISD Cafeteria
APRIL 17TH | 6PM
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
612 Dyfed Street | Milford, TX 76670
MORE DATES
COMING SOON!
Last Day to Register to Vote
April 4, 2024
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail
(Received, not postmarked)
April 23, 2024
Early Voting
April 22-26, 2024 - 8am to 5pm
April 29 & 30, 2024 - 7am to 7pm
Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail
May 4, 2024
(by 7:00 p.m. if envelope NOT postmarked)
May 6, 2024
(by 5:00 p.m. if envelope IS postmarked)
ELECTION DAY - MAY 4, 2024
ELECTION DAY - MAY 4, 2024
Anyone who is a registered voter residing within the Milford Independent School District boundaries can vote in this election. You do not have to own property or be a taxpayer to vote. Regardless of how you vote, we encourage you to do so, your vote is your voice! For voters who are not already registered, you may become a registered voter by having your voter registration card post-marked no later than 30 days prior to the election date of May 4, 2024.
You can use the link below to check your registration status, register if you are not already registered and look for an early voting polling location near you.
Voting Locations ➟
Early Voting Clerks:
Jana Onyon, Ellis County
204 E. Jefferson Street | Waxahachie, TX 75165
Aaron Torres, Hill County
200 E. Franklin Street | Hillsboro, TX 76645
Main Early Voting Polling Places, Dates, and Times
Ellis* & Hill County, Texas
Voters in Hill County must vote at one of the Vote Centers in Ellis County.
* Ellis County participates in the Countywide Polling Place program under Section 43.007, as amended, Texas Election Code. Registered voters will be able to cast their Election Day ballots at any of the Vote Centers identified on the County’s website.
April 22, 2024 - April 26, 2024
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
April 27, 2024
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
April 29, 2024 - April 30, 2024
7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Ellis County Woman’s Building (Davis Hall)
407 West Jefferson | Waxahachie, TX 75165
Midlothian Conference Center (Ballroom)
1 Community Circle | Midlothian, TX 76065
Palmer ISD Annex Building (Portable Building)
303 Bulldog Way | Palmer, TX 75152
Ellis County Sub‐Courthouse (Conf Rm)
207 South Sonoma Trail | Ennis, TX 75119
Red Oak Municipal Center (Pitts Rm)
200 Lakeview Pkwy | Red Oak, TX 75154
Early Voting by Mail
Applications for voting by mail should be received no later than the close of business (5:00 pm) on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Applications should be sent to:
Ms. Jana Onyon
Ellis County
204 E. Jefferson Street | Waxahachie, TX 75165 fax: 972-923-5194
email: elections@co.ellis.tx.us
www.co.ellis.tx.us
Mr. Aaron Torres
Hill County
126 S. Covington Street
P.O. Box 725 | Hillsboro, TX 76645
fax: 254-283-6878
email: atorres@co.hill.tx.us belmore@co.hill.tx.us
www.co.hill.tx.us
If an application for ballot by mail is faxed or emailed (or if a federal postcard application is faxed), the applicant must also mail the original application so that the early voting clerk receives the original no later than four days after receiving the emailed or faxed copy.
ELECTION DAY PRECINCT AND POLLING INFORMATION
Voters in Hill County must vote at one of the Vote Centers in Ellis County.
Election Day Polling Locations Open From
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Ellis County Sub‐Courthouse (Conf Rm)
207 South Sonoma Trail | Ennis, TX 75119
Ennis Welcome Center (Bluebonnet Rm)
201 Northwest Main | Ennis, TX 75119
Ferris Public Library (Trussell Mtg Rm)
301 East 10th Street | Ferris, TX 75125
Mt Gilead Baptist Church (Fellowship Hall)
106 Harris St. | Italy, TX 76651
First Baptist Church‐Maypearl
(Fellowship Hall)
5744 Fm 66 | Maypearl, TX 76064
Midlothian Church of Christ
(Fellowship Hall)
1627 North Hwy 67 | Midlothian, TX 76065
Midlothian Conference Center (Ballroom)
1 Community Circle | Midlothian, TX 76065
Mountain Peak Community Church (Sanctuary)
751 West FM 875 | Midlothian, TX 76065
Ovilla City Hall (Council Chambers Rm)
105 South Cockrel Hill Road | Ovilla, TX 75154
Palmer ISD Annex Building (Portable Bldg)
303 Bulldog Way | Palmer, TX 75152
Eastridge Baptist Church (Family Activity Ctr)
732 East Ovilla Road | Red Oak, TX 75154
Red Oak Municipal Center (Pitts Rm)
200 Lakeview Pkwy | Red Oak, TX 75154
Ellis County Woman’s Building (Davis Hall) 407 West Jefferson | Waxahachie, TX 75165
Pathway Baptist Church (Gym)
1116 Brown Street | Waxahachie, TX 75165
Park Meadows Baptist Church
(Youth Room)
3350 N Hwy 77 | Waxahachie, TX 75165
