Universal, TX town hall & government
Universal spent $25.3 million in the year to September 30, 2022, about $1,204 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Universal's government.
Where Universal's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 26%
- Sales taxes 23%
- Fees & charges 21%
- Utility sales 14%
- From other local governments 7%
- Interest, fines & other 5%
- Other taxes & licenses 4%
- From the state <1%
Who works for Universal
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Judson Independent School District
Universal's K–12 school district, shared with Kirby, Converse, Live Oak and Selma. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Texas districts overall: 51% local, 36% state, 13% federal
- Local 46%
- State 39%
- Federal 15%
Of the $13,460 per pupil, $8,214 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving Universal: Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District ($11,053 per pupil).
Which schools Universal kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Universal pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Universal's government
Who represents Universal
Universal is represented in Congress by Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz and Representative Henry Cuellar. Greg Abbott is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.