Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: WAELDER ISD – Monday, September 21, 2026 [4156719f]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)

Requires Verification

Tax Rate Vote Lacks Key Context

📅 September 21, 2026

The board is voting to adopt a total tax rate of $0.7678. However, the agenda does not state the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which is the rate that would bring in the same amount of money as last year from existing properties. Without this crucial comparison, taxpayers cannot know if this new rate is a genuine tax cut or a hidden tax increase driven by rising property values.

Response

Contact the Waelder ISD board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). Ask: ‘Regarding Item 3, the proposed tax rate adoption: What is the no-new-revenue rate and the voter-approval rate? Please state these rates publicly and explain how the proposed rate of $0.7678 compares before any vote is taken.’

💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Increase

District Info

Address

201 US HWY 90 W, WAELDER, TX 78959

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