Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: BORDEN COUNTY ISD – Monday, August 31, 2026 [d05ebb7f]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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

🚨 Alert (LEVEL 10)

Public Hearing and Vote on 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate

📅 August 31, 2026

The board will hold a public hearing and then immediately vote to adopt the new budget and set the property tax rates for the upcoming year. This single meeting determines the size of the district’s property tax bill for every homeowner and business.

Response

PACK THE ROOM: This is the most important meeting of the year for your wallet. Show up to the Public Hearing (Item 4) and demand the board adopt the ‘No-New-Revenue’ tax rate. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and tell the board: ‘Vote to adopt the No-New-Revenue tax rate for the 2026-2027 budget.’

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes

ALERT (LEVEL 4)

Last-Minute Amendment to Current Year’s Budget

📅 August 31, 2026

The board plans to amend the budget for the 2025-2026 school year just as it is ending. Such last-minute changes can be used to shift funds with little public scrutiny or to cover overspending in certain departments.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for the specific line-item changes in the budget amendment for Item 10. Ask: ‘Why are these changes being made now, and what is the source of the funds being moved?’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending

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