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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BEEVILLE ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
| ALERT (LEVEL 9) |
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Secret Talks on Corporate Tax Giveaway
The board is meeting in a closed session to discuss a ‘Chapter 313’ tax deal, a type of property tax abatement that gives a massive tax break to a specific company. These deals shift the tax burden onto local homeowners and small businesses for years to come.
Response
DEMAND A PUBLIC VOTE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand the Board’s contact information. Email them: ‘Regarding Item 10.A.2, any discussion of a Chapter 313 corporate tax giveaway must be held in the open. I urge you to reject any deal that shifts the tax burden onto Beeville families and to vote on this matter in open session.’
💰 Impact: Corporate Tax Breaks
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Using Emergency Funds for Bond Project Overruns
The district is considering using ‘contingency funds’ to pay for ‘change orders’ on the Beeville Elementary bond project. This suggests the project may be over budget, and the board is using money set aside for emergencies to cover cost overruns without further public scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) for board member emails. Ask them: ‘Regarding Item 9.B, please provide a full accounting of the change orders and explain why contingency funds are needed. Taxpayers deserve to know if bond projects are being managed responsibly.’
💰 Impact: Bond Cost Overruns
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Superintendent Contract Vote with No Public Details
The board is scheduled to hire a new superintendent and approve their contract without making the terms public beforehand. This is one of the largest financial commitments the district makes, and taxpayers deserve to see the salary, benefits, and buyout clauses before the board votes.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) for board member emails. Tell them: ‘Regarding Item 9.A, please publish the proposed superintendent contract for public review before the vote. Taxpayers have a right to know the terms of this major financial commitment.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Salary & Perks
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Potential for Politicized Investment Policies
The board is voting on a policy change for its investment authority and the types of investments it can make. Vague policy changes like this can be used to introduce ‘ESG’ criteria, where investment decisions are based on political factors rather than the best financial return for taxpayers.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) for board member emails. Ask them: ‘Regarding Item 9.C, please confirm that the proposed changes to policy CDA (LOCAL) do not introduce any ESG criteria and that the district’s sole investment mandate remains maximizing fiduciary return.’
💰 Impact: Lower Investment Returns
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