Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: KATY ISD – Monday, September 21, 2026 [7297330b]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming KATY ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

🚨 Alert (LEVEL 10)

Board to Vote on Property Tax Hike

📅 Scheduled Action

The Board will vote on the 2026-2027 property tax rate. The official order for Item 8.4 explicitly states, ‘THIS TAX RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE,’ confirming an increase in the total tax levy paid by homeowners.

Response

PACK THE ROOM: This is the vote that determines your school property tax bill. Sign up to speak by emailing publicspeakers@katyisd.org before 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Tell the Board: ‘Regarding Item 8.4, I demand you adopt the no-new-revenue rate. Stop increasing the tax burden on Katy families.’

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)

Paying $296,073 to Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group

📅 Scheduled Action

Hidden in the consent agenda, Item 8.5 approves a $296,073 payment to the TASB Risk Management Fund. The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) is a taxpayer-funded lobby group that actively works in Austin against property tax relief, school choice, and other taxpayer-friendly reforms.

Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website). Urge them to ‘Pull Consent Item 8.5 for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know why you are sending $296,073 to a lobby group that works against our interests.’

💰 Impact: $296,073 to Lobbying Group

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

Requires Verification

Bulk Approval of New Library Books on Consent Agenda

📅 Scheduled Action

The Board plans to approve a long list of new library books with a single vote under Consent Item 8.10. While the district posted the list for 30 days, this rubber-stamp process prevents public discussion on individual titles that may be controversial or age-inappropriate.

Response

DEMAND INDIVIDUAL REVIEW: Parents should review the book list attached to Item 8.10 in the official agenda. Email the Board of Trustees: ‘Pull Item 8.10 from the consent agenda. Our community deserves a transparent, title-by-title discussion and vote on books being added to our school libraries.’

💰 Impact: Reduced Parental Oversight

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