Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: BRIDGE CITY ISD – Monday, September 21, 2026 [d8a8fafa]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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

🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9)

School Board to Vote on Tax Rate Amidst Budget Deficit

📅 Scheduled Action

The board will vote to adopt the new property tax rate for 2027. This vote comes just one month after they approved a budget with a $2.79 million deficit, creating significant pressure to raise taxes on homeowners to cover the spending shortfall.

Response

ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING at 6:00 PM before the main meeting. Urge the board to adopt the No-New-Revenue tax rate and cut spending to close the $2.79M deficit before raising property taxes. Demand a recorded vote on Item VI.A.

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)

Requires Verification

District to Issue “Unlimited Tax” Refunding Bonds

📅 Scheduled Action

The board will vote to issue new debt called “Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds.” While refunding can save money by refinancing old debt at lower interest rates, the “unlimited tax” provision gives the district broad power to tax residents to repay it. The full terms and potential savings are not disclosed in the agenda.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS on Item VI.B. Contact the board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Before voting on the Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, please publicly state the total interest savings, whether the term of the debt is being extended, and post the full bond order online.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Debt Terms

District Info

Address

1031 W ROUNDBUNCH RD, BRIDGE CITY, TX 77611

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