Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: HEDLEY ISD – Thursday, August 27, 2026 [23ac1676]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming HEDLEY 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 Vote on 2026-2027 Budget and Property Tax Rate

📅 August 27, 2026

The Hedley ISD board will hold a final vote to approve the new annual budget and set the property tax rate for the 2026-2027 year. This single vote directly determines the tax burden on every homeowner and business in the district.

Response

SHOW UP & SPEAK UP: Attend the meeting on August 27th to demand the board adopt the No-New-Revenue tax rate. Contact the Hedley ISD board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘My family cannot afford a property tax increase. Please vote to adopt the No-New-Revenue rate for the 2026-2027 budget.’

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

Requires Verification

Vague ‘Use Agreements’ with Neighboring District

📅 August 27, 2026

The board will vote on unspecified ‘Possible Use Agreements’ with Clarendon CISD. The agenda provides no details on what these agreements entail, what they will cost Hedley ISD taxpayers, or what long-term obligations they create.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Hedley ISD board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Regarding the Use Agreements with Clarendon CISD, please publish the full text of the proposed agreements online before the vote so taxpayers can see the costs and obligations.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed

District Info

Address

301 JONES, HEDLEY, TX 79237

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