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📍 Drive to THROCKMORTON COLLEGIATE Office   📅 Monday, August 31, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming THROCKMORTON COLLEGIATE ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
🚨 Alert (LEVEL 10)
Requires Verification

Final Vote on 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate
📅 2026-08-31
The board is holding the final vote to adopt the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) property tax rates for the upcoming year. Given the proposal to exceed the minimum debt rate, this final vote could lock in a significant tax increase for homeowners.
Response

PACK THE ROOM: Show up Monday and sign up for public comment. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 7.vii, I urge you to adopt the No-New-Revenue tax rate. Do not raise taxes on Throckmorton families.’

💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Hike
🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9)
District Plans Vote on Higher-Than-Needed Debt Tax Rate
📅 2026-08-31
The board is scheduled to vote on setting the debt service (I&S) tax rate higher than the minimum required to pay off the district’s debts. This is a direct decision to increase the tax burden on property owners beyond what is necessary to meet current obligations.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Items 7.v and 7.vi, why is the board considering a debt tax rate higher than the minimum required? I demand this item receive a separate discussion and a roll-call vote.’

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)
Requires Verification

Renewal of Legal Retainer with School Law Firm
📅 2026-08-31
The district is voting to renew its membership in the Walsh Gallegos retainer program. This uses taxpayer money to pay for legal services from a firm that may also engage in lobbying activities that run counter to taxpayer interests.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 7.i, what is the annual cost of the Walsh Gallegos retainer, and does this fee support any lobbying activities? Please publish the contract before the vote.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Legal/Lobbying Fees
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)
Requires Verification

Vague Title — Manual Review Required
📅 2026-08-31
The board is voting to approve the entire district budget for the 2026-2027 school year under a single agenda item. The budget document itself is not included in the agenda text, preventing public review of spending priorities, new staff, or vendor contracts before the vote.
Response

INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden spending or questionable contracts. Demand the board post the full budget online well before the vote.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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