Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: MATHIS ISD – Thursday, September 17, 2026 [1ca8fb3f]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)

Requires Verification

Vague “Budget Amendment” Hides Spending Changes

📅 Scheduled Action

The board plans to vote on a “Budget Amendment” with no supporting documents or details provided in the agenda. This lack of transparency makes it impossible for taxpayers to know what spending is being increased, decreased, or shifted between funds before the vote.

Response

Contact the Mathis ISD Board: ‘The “Budget Amendment” on the September 17 agenda has no details. Please publish the full amendment online before the meeting so the public can see what changes are being made with our tax dollars.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

Over-Budget Spending on Fencing Project

📅 Scheduled Action

The district is asking to approve an expenditure that “exceeds the allowable amount” for fencing at the middle school. While school safety is important, this signals a potential budget override or cost overrun that taxpayers will have to cover.

Response

Contact the Mathis ISD Board before the meeting: ‘Regarding the request for an expenditure that exceeds the allowable amount for fencing, what is the total cost, why did it exceed the budget, and where is the money coming from? Taxpayers deserve a clear explanation for over-budget spending.’

💰 Impact: Over-Budget Spending

District Info

Address

410 E SAN PATRICIO AVE, MATHIS, TX 78368

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