Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: VAN ALSTYNE ISD – Monday, September 28, 2026 [09e0071f]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming VAN ALSTYNE ISD agenda. There are 1 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)

District Rules Limit Public Comment at Board Meetings

📅 September 28, 2026

The district’s public comment policy creates significant barriers for parents and taxpayers wishing to speak. The rules limit speakers to a single topic on the agenda, allow the board president to unilaterally cut speaking time to as little as one minute, and threaten to disqualify speakers for simple paperwork errors. These measures can be used to stifle dissent and reduce government accountability.

Response

Contact the Van Alstyne ISD Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact details). Ask them: ‘Why are you making it harder for parents and taxpayers to speak at meetings? Public comment rules should encourage participation, not create bureaucratic hurdles to silence dissent.’

💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access

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1096 N WACO, VAN ALSTYNE, TX 75495

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