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📍 Drive to REG 11 EDUCATION SERVICE Office   📅 Monday, October 19, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming REG 11 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
ALERT (LEVEL 8)
Using Savings to Fund Ongoing Programs Risks Future Tax Hikes
📅 October 19, 2026
The board will vote on using the ‘fund balance’—the entity’s savings account—for ongoing ‘Program Delivery’ costs. Using one-time money for recurring expenses is a classic budget gimmick that creates a future funding cliff, often leading to surprise tax increases or service cuts down the road.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the ESC Region 11 Board. ‘Regarding Item E.2.b, using one-time savings for recurring program costs is fiscally irresponsible. I demand a roll-call vote and urge you to vote NO to protect against future tax hikes.’

💰 Impact: Future Tax Increases
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Undisclosed Grant Applications May Carry Hidden Strings
📅 October 19, 2026
The board is reviewing a list of ‘Grant Applications and Awards’ with no public details on their source or requirements. Federal grants often come with permanent strings attached, mandating specific curricula or new staff positions that local taxpayers must fund forever after the grant money is gone.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the ESC Region 11 Board. ‘Regarding Information Item D.4, please provide a public list of all grants being discussed, their source, and any associated requirements for curriculum, staffing, or data sharing before any applications are submitted.’

💰 Impact: Unfunded Mandates
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