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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming PALACIOS ISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Secret Meeting on Bond Spending Plan
The board is holding a “Three Year Bond Spending Plan Re-Evaluation” in a closed, non-public session. Taxpayers approved these bonds and have a right to know how the district plans to spend the money, but this discussion is happening behind closed doors.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Item 6.D, the Bond Spending Plan, must be discussed in open session. Taxpayers deserve to see how our bond money is being managed.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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District Collaborating with Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
The board is reviewing a draft survey from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), a major taxpayer-funded lobbying group. TASB consistently lobbies the Legislature in Austin against property tax relief, school choice, and other taxpayer-friendly reforms.
Response
Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and tell the board: ‘I demand the district withdraw its membership from TASB. Our tax dollars should not fund a lobby that works against taxpayers and parents.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Major Law Firm Contract Hidden in Consent Agenda
The district is renewing its retainer with the law firm Walsh Gallegos via the consent agenda, which bundles items for a single vote with no discussion. This prevents public scrutiny of the costs and legal strategies taxpayers are funding.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Pull Item 8.A.(4) from the consent agenda for a separate discussion and vote. How much are we paying this firm and for what services?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Legal Fees
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item 5.A is an information item regarding a resolution for the Jackson County Appraisal District (JCAD) Board of Directors selection. The attached file could not be read, so the substance is unknown, but appraisal district governance directly impacts property tax bills.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘2027 JCAD BOD Selection Resolution – Signed’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the district’s position on appraisal board governance.
💰 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 Approves Plan to Pay Down Debt Early
In its August 31st meeting, the board approved a measure to pay down between $900,000 and $1,000,000 of existing bond debt ahead of schedule. This fiscally responsible move will reduce future interest costs for Palacios ISD taxpayers.
How to Secure It
SECURE AND AMPLIFY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) to thank the board for their decision to pay down debt early. ‘Thank you for the fiscally responsible decision to pay down debt ahead of schedule. This is a great example for other districts.’
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Savings
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