Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: GIDDINGS ISD – Thursday, October 15, 2026 [6eaeb04e]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Local Alert

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026 to Calendar

Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming GIDDINGS ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.

WARNING (LEVEL 6)

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Vote on Undisclosed Library Book Purchases

📅 October 15, 2026

The board is scheduled to approve a new list of library materials for purchase under Item 7)e). However, the list of books has not been included in the public agenda, preventing parents from reviewing the materials before they are purchased with tax dollars.

Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Giddings ISD board and request that the proposed library materials list for Item 7)e) be published online for public review before any vote is taken.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Content

WATCH (LEVEL 5)

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Potential Training by Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group

📅 October 15, 2026

The Superintendent is presenting ‘Team of Eight Training Options’ in Item 8)i). This specific training is a hallmark of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), an organization that uses local tax dollars to lobby against property tax relief and parental rights in Austin.

Response

ASK THE QUESTION NOW: Contact the Giddings ISD board before the meeting: ‘Regarding Item 8)i), will any of the “Team of Eight Training Options” be provided by TASB? Our district should not be paying groups that lobby against taxpayer interests.’

💰 Impact: Future Lobbying Dues

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