Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: HEMPSTEAD ISD – Monday, September 21, 2026 [904b4fb1]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)

District Seeks Pre-Approval for Unnamed Education Vendors

📅 Scheduled Action

The board is considering a ‘Continuous Enrollment Qualified Vendor List’ for ‘Contracted Educational Services.’ This would allow the administration to approve and hire new vendors throughout the year without a specific, public vote for each one, reducing transparency and accountability.

Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and tell the board to vote NO on Item 8.B. Every new vendor contract should require a separate, public vote by the board.

💰 Impact: Bypassing Public Scrutiny

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)

Vote on Undisclosed Purchases Over $50,000

📅 Scheduled Action

The agenda includes an action item to approve ‘Purchases Over $50,000’ but provides no details about what is being bought, from whom, or for how much. This prevents any public review of significant spending before it is approved.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand that all backup documentation for Item 8.A be posted publicly before the vote. Taxpayers deserve to see where their money is going.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed

District Info

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1440 13TH ST, HEMPSTEAD, TX 77445

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