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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming ROBSTOWN ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Tax Levy Vote Without Public Rate Details
The board will vote to certify the 2026 property tax levy under Consent Agenda Item X.C, a decision that directly impacts every homeowner’s tax bill. However, the agenda packet does not include the proposed tax rate or show how it compares to the no-new-revenue rate, preventing public review before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE & DEMAND A VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Pull Consent Item X.C for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Before you certify the 2026 tax levy, please state the proposed rate and how it compares to the no-new-revenue rate.’
💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Hike
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| ALERT (LEVEL 8) |
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District Pays Lobby Groups to Work Against Taxpayers
The district’s check register for September confirms payments totaling $5,017.88 to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA), and Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO). These organizations use taxpayer money to lobby the Texas Legislature for policies that often lead to higher taxes and reduced parental rights.
Response
The payments listed in the ‘List of Bills’ (Item IX.F) have already been made, but you can still act. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Please justify using our tax dollars to fund TASB, TASA, and TASBO, which lobby against taxpayer interests. I request the board end these memberships during the next budget cycle.’
💰 Impact: $5,017.88 in Lobbying Dues
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is set to approve the 2026-2027 Professional Development Plan under the consent agenda, but the plan itself was not included in the public agenda packet. These plans can be vehicles for introducing controversial ideologies like DEI or SEL into teacher training without public scrutiny.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item X.B in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains ideological content. Email the Board: ‘Pull Consent Item X.B for a separate discussion. The public deserves to see the Professional Development Plan before it is approved.’
💰 Impact: Hidden Ideological Training
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