Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: BURNET CISD – Wednesday, October 28, 2026 [6a66e4ad]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Local Alert

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026 to Calendar

Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BURNET CISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.

ALERT (LEVEL 8)

Secret Land Deal Vote After Closed Session

📅 October 28, 2026

The Board will meet in a closed-door executive session to discuss a real estate transaction and may immediately vote on it in open session. This process shields the details of a potentially large financial deal from public scrutiny until the last possible moment, preventing any meaningful taxpayer input.

Response

Show up to the meeting. After the executive session, demand the Board fully disclose all financial terms and the purpose of the real estate deal under Item 4 *before* any vote is taken. Demand a recorded vote.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Land Deal

WARNING (LEVEL 7)

Public Comment Restricted to Agenda Items Only

📅 October 28, 2026

The board is limiting public comment to only those topics already on the agenda, and requiring in-person sign-ups in a narrow 30-minute window. This prevents taxpayers from bringing new issues to the board’s attention and creates barriers for working parents, silencing them on matters the board has not pre-approved for discussion.

Response

Contact the Burnet CISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Public comment should be open to all topics of concern to the district, not just pre-approved agenda items. Please revise the policy under Item 2 to restore the public’s right to be heard.’

💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access

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