Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: DILLEY ISD – Monday, October 26, 2026 [6c37cfe2]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Local Alert

📅 Monday, October 26, 2026 to Calendar

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

WATCH (LEVEL 5)

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Vague Pricing on 2025 Bond Projects

📅 October 26, 2026

The board will vote on a ‘Guaranteed Maximum Price’ for construction projects funded by the 2025 bond. Without the proposed price or contractor details published in the agenda, the public cannot determine if this is a good deal for taxpayers or a blank check.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Dilley ISD board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item IV.1.A, please publish the proposed Guaranteed Maximum Price and the contractor details online before any vote is taken. Taxpayers deserve to see the numbers.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Bond Project Costs

WATCH (LEVEL 4)

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Undisclosed Cost for Budget Amendment

📅 October 26, 2026

The board plans to amend the budget for a gas repair at the high school without disclosing the cost to the public beforehand. Taxpayers have a right to know how much money is being moved and from what part of the budget it is being taken.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Dilley ISD board. ‘Before voting on Item IV.1.B, please state the total cost of the budget amendment for the gas repair and the source of the funds. This information should be public.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed

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