Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: CHICO ISD – Monday, August 31, 2026

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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

🚨 Alert (LEVEL 10)

District to Set 2027 Property Tax Rate

📅 2026-08-31

The board will vote to set the property tax rate for the upcoming year. The agenda provides no information on the proposed rate or how it compares to the no-new-revenue rate, preventing taxpayers from knowing if this is a tax increase before the vote.

Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Chico ISD board before the meeting. Ask: ‘What is the proposed tax rate for Item IV.C, and how does it compare to the no-new-revenue rate? Taxpayers deserve to know if you are voting for a tax hike.’

💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Hike

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)

Final Vote on New 2026-2027 School Budget

📅 2026-08-31

The board is scheduled to approve the entire budget for the next school year in a single vote. The budget document itself is not attached to the public agenda, making it difficult for taxpayers to review spending priorities or new programs before they are approved.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Chico ISD board. Ask: ‘Please publish the full proposed budget for Item IV.B online well before the vote so the public has a chance to review it.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending

District Info

Address

503 W SHERMAN, CHICO, TX 76431

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