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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming LAMAR CISD agenda. There are 6 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Massive Tax Abatement for Tesla Proposed
The board will hold a public hearing and then vote on granting a “Taxable Value Limitation” to Tesla, Inc. for a new $10.1 billion facility. This is a corporate welfare deal that gives a massive tax break to one of the world’s largest companies, shifting the future tax burden onto local homeowners and small businesses.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: This is a massive corporate handout. Sign up for the Public Hearing on Item 9.B to demand the board reject this deal. Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Vote NO on Item 12.B. Do not force Lamar CISD homeowners to subsidize Tesla.’
💰 Impact: $10.1B Project Tax Break
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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Board to Vote on Property Tax Increase
The board will vote to adopt the 2026-2027 property tax rate. While the proposed rate of $1.139 is technically lower than last year’s, the official resolution admits “THIS TAX RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE” due to rising property appraisals. This is a tax increase, not a cut.
Response
DEMAND A NO-NEW-REVENUE RATE: Sign up for the Public Hearing on Item 9.A. Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘The proposed tax rate is a tax increase. I urge you to adopt the no-new-revenue rate and provide real tax relief by voting NO on Item 12.A as written.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Closed-Door Discussion on ‘Regional Security’ Contract
The board will meet in closed session to discuss an “interlocal cooperation contract” with the University of Texas at Austin for “Regional Security Operation Center Services.” The purpose and cost are undisclosed, raising concerns about potential student data sharing or surveillance programs being approved without public scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Before any vote on Item 15.B, please disclose the full scope of the UT Austin security contract. What student data will be shared, and what is the cost to taxpayers?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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Vague Energy Contract Amendment on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve an amendment to its contract with Direct Energy. The cover sheet states this is to add new schools to the electricity plan, but the detailed attachments showing the terms and costs were not included in the public agenda packet.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Please pull Item 10.H from the consent agenda and publish the full contract amendment before any vote is taken.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Certifies Compliance with State DEI Ban
The board will vote to approve its official “Certificate of Compliance,” confirming it has adopted policies to prohibit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and employee duties as required by state law. This action formally aligns the district with Texas law banning the use of taxpayer funds for divisive DEI programming.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for complying with the state’s DEI ban during public comment on Item 9.C. This puts them on the record and sets a standard for other districts to follow.
✅ Why It Matters: Protects Taxpayer Funds
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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District Adopts Policies Banning Social Transitioning, DEI
As part of Policy Update 127, the district is formally adopting new rules for employees. The updated policies explicitly prohibit staff from engaging in DEI duties or assisting a student with “social transitioning.” This codifies recent state laws designed to protect children and focus schools on academics.
How to Secure It
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Thank you for approving Policy Update 127 and codifying state law to protect our students from ideological agendas. Please ensure these policies are strongly enforced.’
✅ Why It Matters: Protects Children
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