Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: WINTERS ISD – Monday, September 21, 2026 [9de2cc2b]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming WINTERS ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

🚨 Alert (LEVEL 10)

School Board to Vote on 2026 Property Tax Rate

📅 Scheduled Action

The board will vote to set the property tax rate for the upcoming year. The agenda provides no details on the proposed rate or how it compares to the no-new-revenue rate, which would increase the tax burden on homeowners.

Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Winters ISD administration before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item 7.B, please publicly post the proposed tax rate and a comparison to the no-new-revenue rate before the vote. Taxpayers deserve to know the full financial impact.’

💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Hike

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)

District Policy Relies on Lobby Group TASB

📅 Scheduled Action

The agenda’s legal notice for closed meetings directly references policy from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is a taxpayer-funded lobbying group that often opposes legislative reforms for property tax relief, parental rights, and educational freedom.

Response

ASK THE BOARD: Contact the Winters ISD board. ‘Item 8 references TASB policy. How much in taxpayer money does Winters ISD pay annually in dues to this lobbying organization? I urge you to withdraw from TASB and stop funding lobbyists who work against taxpayer interests.’

💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying

ALERT (LEVEL 4)

School Board to Cancel November Election

📅 November 3, 2026

The board plans to certify that candidates for three places are running unopposed and will then vote to cancel the November 3, 2026, trustee election. While this saves the district money, it also means voters will have no choice in their representation for these seats, reducing accountability.

Response

This is a symptom of a larger problem. Consider running for your local school board in the next election cycle to ensure voters have a choice. For now, attend the meeting to hear the discussion on Item 7.G.

💰 Impact: Reduced Voter Choice

District Info

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