Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: LEON ISD – Monday, September 14, 2026 [0fb5611d]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming LEON ISD agenda. There are 1 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)

Board May Cede Authority Over ‘Robin Hood’ Payments

📅 Scheduled Action

The board will vote on delegating authority to the Superintendent to sign the district’s multi-million dollar “Robin Hood” recapture payment contract. This would allow local property tax dollars to be sent to the state without a final, public vote from the elected board, reducing direct oversight.

Response

Contact the Leon ISD Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact information): ‘Regarding Item 4.d, the elected board, not an unelected administrator, should have the final vote on sending millions of our local property tax dollars to Austin. Please vote NO on delegating this authority to the Superintendent.’

💰 Impact: Reduced Board Oversight

District Info

Address

12168 HWY 79 W, JEWETT, TX 75846

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