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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming LOVEJOY ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Participation in Lobbying Group TASB
Item 18 is an update from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly. This confirms the district is actively involved in setting the legislative priorities for one of the state’s most powerful taxpayer-funded lobbying groups, which often works against parental rights and fiscal transparency in Austin.
Response
DEMAND AN END TO LOBBYING: Contact the Lovejoy ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Item 18 confirms our district’s involvement with TASB’s political lobbying. I demand that Lovejoy ISD withdraw its membership from TASB and stop using our tax dollars to lobby against taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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Budget Amendment Hides $74,400 for Lobbying
Buried in the attachments for the Budget Amendment under the Consent Agenda is a line item for $74,400 explicitly labeled ‘Lobbying.’ This earmarks property tax dollars to be spent influencing legislators in Austin, often against the interests of the taxpayers who are funding it.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board: ‘Pull Consent Item 11.E for a separate discussion and a recorded vote. Taxpayers deserve to know why you are budgeting $74,400 of our money for political lobbying and which of you supports it.’
💰 Impact: $74,400 for Lobbying
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District Celebrates Award from Lobbying Group TASA
The board is recognizing itself for receiving an ‘Honor Board’ award from the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA). TASA is a taxpayer-funded association that lobbies the Texas Legislature, often for policies that increase taxes and reduce local control. Celebrating this relationship normalizes the use of tax dollars for political influence.
Response
QUESTION THE PARTNERSHIP: During public comment for Item 6.C, ask the board: ‘How much in taxpayer money does Lovejoy ISD pay in dues to TASA each year? Why are we celebrating a lobbying group that works against taxpayer interests in Austin?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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Restrictive Public Comment Rules Limit Accountability
The district’s public comment rules, detailed in the agenda packet, limit citizens to a single speaking opportunity at the beginning of the meeting. This prevents parents and taxpayers from speaking on a specific agenda item right before the board votes on it, reducing real-time accountability.
Response
DEMAND TO BE HEARD: Contact the Board: ‘Your public comment rules under Item 7 prevent meaningful input on specific agenda items. I request you amend the policy to allow comment on each action item as it comes up for a vote, not just once at the start of the meeting.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Consent Agenda Item 11.D is to approve the 2026 Certified Tax Roll, which is the basis for property tax bills. The letter from the Tax Assessor-Collector detailing the tax roll was referenced in the agenda but its text was not included in the public packet.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘2026 Certified Tax Roll Letter – 10.19.2026’ attached to Item 11.D in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the final property values that will be used to calculate tax bills.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Tax Impact
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