Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: DIVIDE ISD – Friday, September 25, 2026 [928a96f4]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming DIVIDE ISD agenda. There are 2 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)

District to Adopt 2026 Tax Rate Without Key Context

📅 Scheduled Action

The board will vote on a new property tax rate of $0.61280 per $100 of value. The agenda fails to disclose the “no-new-revenue” rate, which prevents taxpayers from knowing if this new rate is a hidden tax increase driven by rising property appraisals.

Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Divide ISD board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item 7.A, please publicly state the no-new-revenue rate and the voter-approval rate next to the proposed rate so taxpayers can see the true financial impact before you vote.’

💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Hike

ALERT (LEVEL 4)

District Seeks Waiver on Pre-K Funding Rules

📅 Scheduled Action

The district is asking the state for a waiver to bypass the rule requiring 85% of state Pre-K funds to be passed through to program partners. This could redirect state funds intended for specific Pre-K providers back into the district’s general budget, and the reason for the waiver is not explained.

Response

ASK WHY: Contact the Divide ISD board for a public explanation of Item 7.E. ‘Why is the district seeking a waiver for the Pre-K pass-through funding requirement, and how will this affect the quality and delivery of the Pre-K program?’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Pre-K Funding Shift

District Info

Address

120 DIVIDE SCHOOL RD, MOUNTAIN HOME, TX 78058

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