Annexation ballot item will appear on the November 2026 ballot
Voters living within the Pflugerville Independent School District (PfISD) territory will decide whether to join the Austin Community College District (ACC) during the November election. The ACC Board of Trustees unanimously approved calling for an annexation election for the PfISD territory during its special meeting Monday, August 17.
If approved by voters, residents within the PfISD territory would become part of the ACC taxing district in exchange for access to in-district tuition, expanded programs and services, and a more direct partnership with ACC to address the community’s education and workforce needs.
Key takeaways:
- Pflugerville ISD residents would pay ACC property taxes in exchange for in-district tuition and expanded access to ACC programs and services. Based on the average PfISD-area home value of $407,524, the estimated annual ACC tax would be:
- $416 ($34.67 per month) with the regular homestead exemption
- $339 ($28.25 per month) with the senior/disabled exemption, with the ACC tax ceiling frozen at the amount paid when the homeowner qualifies for the exemption.
- In-district tuition would reduce the cost of an ACC education. Residents would pay $85 per credit hour for in-district tuition, compared with $286 per credit hour for out-of-district students — a difference of $201 per credit hour.
- Eligible high school graduates and GED® completers already receive ACC’s Free Tuition benefit, but because PfISD is currently outside the ACC taxing district, a $201-per-credit-hour out-of-district fee is required. Joining the district would eliminate that fee.
- ACC would work directly with Pflugerville leaders, residents, employers, and PfISD to identify and respond to the community’s evolving education and workforce needs. That could include expanded Career Academies, dual credit, workforce credentials, career training, and programming at the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) center.
- Residents would also be eligible to vote in ACC Board of Trustees elections and run for a seat on the Board.
- The investment extends beyond individual students and into the regional economy. ACC generates $2.6 billion in annual economic impact across Central Texas, including approximately $1.2 billion in increased earnings and spending by ACC graduates. With 68% of ACC graduates remaining in the greater Austin area, graduates continue to contribute their skills, earnings, and economic activity to the region.
Timeline
In June 2026, the Board unanimously accepted a petition from residents within the Pflugerville ISD territory seeking to place ACC annexation on the ballot. Community members submitted 5,483 signatures, exceeding the 3,988 signatures required under the Texas Education Code.
In July 2026, the Board hosted a public hearing in Pflugerville, where community members could learn more about the proposed annexation and ask questions about joining the ACC District.
The decision is now up to voters in the Pflugerville ISD territory. The annexation measure will be on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Early voting will begin on October 19, 2026, and end on October 30, 2026.
ACC invites community members to learn more about the offerings at the College. Discover ACC in Pflugerville is an evening event designed to help you explore education and career opportunities.
Discover ACC in Pflugerville
Date: Thursday, October 1
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Location: PFISD Learning and Technology Center (1601 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville)
For more information, including the full service plan and tax information, visit austincc.edu/pflugerville.
Tags: annexation, Board of Trustees, Pflugerville, Pflugerville ISD
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