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

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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

🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9)

Tax Rate Vote Hides Effective Tax Increase

📅 2026-08-31

The district is voting on a tax rate of $1.1352, which is the same as last year. However, the official resolution explicitly states, “THIS TAX RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE,” meaning rising property values will result in higher tax bills for homeowners.

Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Kennedale ISD Board of Trustees (see district website for contact info). Ask them: ‘Why are you voting to raise more taxes while claiming the rate is the same? I demand a recorded vote on Item 4.C and ask that you adopt the no-new-revenue rate to protect homeowners.’

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

Requires Verification

Vague Budget Vote — Manual Review Required

📅 2026-08-31

The board is scheduled to approve both an amended budget for the current year and the new budget for the upcoming year. However, the actual budget documents are not included in the provided agenda packet, preventing public review of spending details before the vote.

Response

INVESTIGATE: Open the files attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to find the full budget documents. Look for line items for lobbying dues (TASB), DEI/SEL consultants, or other non-essential spending before the board votes.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed

District Info

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