Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: FABENS ISD – Wednesday, September 16, 2026 [b26778af]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)

Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Hidden on Consent Agenda

📅 Scheduled Action

The board is set to approve the ‘TASB Risk Management Fund Renewal’ as part of the consent agenda, which bundles items for a single vote without discussion. The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) is a lobbying group that frequently opposes taxpayer interests like property tax relief and parental rights at the state legislature.

Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Fabens ISD board and demand Item 4.I be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know which board members support funding a lobby that works against them.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

Requires Verification

Vague ‘Improvement Plans’ on Consent Agenda

📅 Scheduled Action

The board plans to approve both campus and district-wide ‘Improvement Plans’ without individual discussion as part of the consent agenda. These plans can sometimes introduce controversial curricula or policies, such as those related to Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or DEI, without public scrutiny.

Response

INVESTIGATE: Open the files for Items 4.F and 4.G attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether they contain new spending on consultants or programs related to SEL, DEI, or ‘equity’.

💰 Impact: Mission Creep

District Info

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821 N E AVE G, FABENS, TX 79838

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