Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: CROWELL ISD – Monday, August 31, 2026

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming CROWELL ISD agenda. There are 2 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9)

Vote Scheduled on 2026-2027 Budget and Property Tax Rate

📅 2026-08-31

The Crowell ISD board will hold a public hearing and then immediately vote to adopt the new budget and property tax rate for the upcoming year. The agenda does not state the proposed rate, preventing taxpayers from knowing in advance if their property tax burden is set to increase.

Response

ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING: Show up Monday, August 31st at 7:30 AM. Ask the board: ‘Are you adopting the no-new-revenue tax rate? If not, why are you raising our taxes?’ Demand a recorded vote on the tax rate ordinance.

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

Requires Verification

Last-Minute Amendment to Prior Year’s Budget

📅 2026-08-31

The board plans to approve a final amendment to the 2025-2026 budget, which just ended. These last-minute changes can obscure overspending or shift funds with little public scrutiny, as no details about the amendment are provided in the agenda.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Crowell ISD administration before the meeting. Ask for a copy of the proposed amendment and a plain-English explanation of what funds are being moved and why.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed

District Info

Address

400 E LOGAN, CROWELL, TX 79227

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