Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: D’HANIS ISD – Monday, September 21, 2026 [271cbd1f]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)

Requires Verification

District Seeks Exemption from State Education Laws

📅 Scheduled Action

The board is voting to approve a “District of Innovation” plan. This designation allows school districts to exempt themselves from key provisions of the Texas Education Code, potentially including teacher certification requirements, minimum attendance rules, and class size ratios.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: The specific plan is not included in the agenda. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand the full text of the ‘District of Innovation’ plan be published online before the vote on Item IV.F. ‘What specific state laws does the district want to be exempt from, and why?’

💰 Impact: Weakened State Standards

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)

School Board to Cancel November Election

📅 Scheduled Action

The board plans to certify that all candidates for the school board are running unopposed and will vote to cancel the November 3rd election. While legal and cost-saving, consistently canceling elections reduces accountability and makes it harder for new candidates to challenge incumbents.

Response

ASK WHY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) to ask about Item IV.E. ‘What is the district doing to encourage more community members to run for school board so that voters have a choice in future elections?’

💰 Impact: Reduced Voter Engagement

District Info

Address

6751 CR 5216, D’HANIS, TX 78850

“Freedom, Prosperity &
Opportunity”

TPPF is a conservative think tank whose mission is to promote and defend liberty, personal responsibility, and free enterprise in Texas and the nation.

Contribute to the mission