Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: BELLVILLE ISD – Monday, September 21, 2026 [40fb484a]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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

🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9)

District Proposes 22% Property Tax Hike, Calls It a ‘Cut’

📅 September 21, 2026

The district’s own Taxpayer Impact Statement reveals that while the tax rate is being lowered, the actual tax bill for the median homeowner will increase by $181 (22.3%) due to soaring property appraisals. This is a classic example of officials claiming a ‘tax cut’ while collecting significantly more money from taxpayers.

Response

DEMAND A REAL TAX CUT: Contact the Bellville ISD Board (see district website for contact info). Ask them: ‘Why are you raising my tax bill by 22% while calling it a rate cut? I demand you adopt the No-New-Revenue Rate to provide genuine tax relief.’

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)

Undisclosed Contract for ‘Master Facilities Planning’

📅 September 21, 2026

The board will vote on a contract for “Master Facilities Planning Services” without disclosing the vendor, the cost, or the scope of work to the public. These types of open-ended planning contracts often lead to expensive, large-scale bond proposals developed behind the scenes.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Bellville ISD Board (see district website for contact info) before the meeting. Ask: ‘Regarding Item 8.B, who is the vendor, what is the cost, and what are the deliverables? The full contract should be public before any vote.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Consultant Fees

District Info

Address

518 S MATHEWS, BELLVILLE, TX 77418

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