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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming VEGA ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District to Vote on Secret Legislative Priorities
The board is scheduled to approve a resolution setting its lobbying priorities for the upcoming Texas Legislative Session. The text of this resolution has not been made public in the agenda, preventing taxpayers from seeing what the district will advocate for in Austin.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Vega ISD board immediately. ‘Regarding Item 7.h, the proposed Legislative Priorities resolution must be published for public review before any vote. Taxpayers have a right to know what you are lobbying for in our name.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Agenda
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District Discusses Convention with Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
The board will discuss the TASB/TASA convention. These organizations lobby the Texas Legislature for policies that often lead to higher property taxes and reduced local control, using local tax dollars to do so.
Response
ASK THE BOARD: Contact the Vega ISD board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item 6.c, please report on the positions TASB and TASA took in the last legislative session that directly benefited Vega taxpayers. If you can’t name any, why are we still members?’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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Vague ‘Improvement Plans’ Up for Vote Without Public Review
The board will vote to approve the district and campus improvement plans, which guide spending and curriculum. These foundational documents have not been attached to the public agenda, preventing taxpayer review before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the files attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Item 7.b to confirm whether the District and Campus Improvement Plans contain new spending mandates or ideological curriculum components.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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District Acts to Harden Schools with Guardian Program
The board is taking action to implement the School Guardian Program, which allows trained and authorized school staff to carry firearms. This is a proactive, local-control measure to enhance student and staff safety on campus.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to the meeting to support Items 7.d, 7.e, and 7.f. Thank the board for taking decisive, local action to protect our schools instead of waiting for mandates from Austin or D.C.
✅ Why It Matters: Enhanced School Security
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