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.

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)

Requires Verification

Public Hearing on Budget and Tax Rate

📅 August 31, 2026

The board is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 budget and property tax rate. While the total proposed budget is lower than last year, the actual tax rate and its comparison to the no-new-revenue rate are not specified in the provided documents, leaving the impact on tax bills unknown.

Response

ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING: This is the primary opportunity for taxpayers to speak directly to the board about the budget and tax rate before it is adopted. Ask the board to publicly state the no-new-revenue rate and the proposed rate, and to adopt the no-new-revenue rate.

💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Increase

ALERT (LEVEL 3)

Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying in Proposed Budget

📅 August 31, 2026

The district’s proposed 2026-2027 budget includes a line item for $1,651 specifically for “Lobbying” to influence state legislation. This represents a 49% increase over the prior year’s lobbying expenditure, using public funds to lobby lawmakers, often against taxpayer interests.

Response

ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING: Sign up to speak at the August 31st hearing. Ask the board: ‘Why is my property tax money being spent on lobbying, and which specific bills did the district lobby for or against last year?’

💰 Impact: Tax Dollars Used for Lobbying

District Info

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120 W KENNEDALE PKWY, KENNEDALE, TX 76060

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