Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: FREER ISD – Friday, September 25, 2026 [38875c1a]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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

🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9)

School Board to Set 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate

📅 September 25, 2026

The Freer ISD board will vote to adopt the property tax rate for the upcoming year. Due to rising property appraisals, even a rate advertised as a ‘cut’ can result in a significant tax increase on homeowners’ actual bills.

Response

PACK THE ROOM: Show up to the meeting and sign up for public comment on Item 11. Urge the board to adopt the ‘No-New-Revenue’ tax rate to prevent a tax hike on existing properties and demand a recorded vote.

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)

Requires Verification

Possible Spending Increases in Amended Budget

📅 September 25, 2026

The board is voting on an amended budget for the 2026-2027 school year. Mid-year budget amendments can be used to add new spending or programs that were not included in the original budget, increasing the overall cost to taxpayers.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Freer ISD administration before the meeting. Ask for a copy of the proposed budget amendments under Item 10 and a clear explanation of what has changed from the original budget and why.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending Increases

District Info

Address

905 S NORTON, FREER, TX 78357

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