Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: DILLEY ISD – Monday, August 31, 2026 [33123357]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming DILLEY ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

🚨 Alert (LEVEL 10)

District to Adopt 2026-27 Budget and Property Tax Rate

📅 2026-08-31

The board will hold a public hearing and then immediately vote to adopt the new budget and tax rate for the upcoming school year. This is the single most important meeting for taxpayers to find out if their property tax bills will increase due to higher appraisals or a higher tax rate.

Response

ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING: This is the last chance to speak before the board votes on your tax bill. Contact the Dilley ISD board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘I urge you to adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate and protect taxpayers from rising property tax burdens.’

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

Requires Verification

Undisclosed Final Budget Amendment for 2025-26

📅 2026-08-31

The board will vote on a final amendment to last year’s budget without providing any details or attachments on the agenda. This lack of transparency makes it impossible for the public to know what money is being moved or why before the vote.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Dilley ISD board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Before voting on Item VIII.1.C, please publicly explain the purpose and amount of the final budget amendment for the 2025-2026 school year.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed

ALERT (LEVEL 4)

Board to Cancel November Trustee Election

📅 2026-08-31

The board is set to cancel the November 3rd election because all candidates are running unopposed. While this saves the district money, it also means voters will have no say in their representation on the school board, reducing accountability.

Response

ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the Dilley ISD board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Why are there no contested races for the school board? What is the district doing to encourage more community members to run for office and give voters a choice?’

💰 Impact: Reduced Voter Choice

District Info

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245 W FM 117, DILLEY, TX 78017

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