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📍 Drive to DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR I Office   📅 Monday, October 19, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
ALERT (LEVEL 9)
Final Vote on 2026 Property Tax Levy
📅 October 19, 2026
The board is scheduled to approve the 2026 tax roll and set the final tax levy for the year. The agenda provides no details on the proposed tax rate or how it compares to the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, preventing public scrutiny before the vote.
Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office before the meeting (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for the proposed tax rate for Item 9.E. Urge the board to adopt the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate to protect homeowners from rising appraisals.

💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Increase
WARNING (LEVEL 7)
School Board Taking Cues from Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
📅 October 19, 2026
The board is reviewing a ‘Policy Alert’ from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is a taxpayer-funded lobby group that actively works in Austin to oppose property tax relief, school choice, and other taxpayer-friendly reforms.
Response

ASK THE BOARD: During the Public Forum for Item 5, ask ‘How much in taxpayer dollars does our district pay annually in dues to TASB?’ and ‘Will the board commit to ending its membership in this anti-taxpayer organization?’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
Win (LEVEL 6)
Board to Vote on Parent Rights Resolution
📅 October 19, 2026
The board will consider a resolution related to Senate Bill 12 and Parent Rights. This is an opportunity for the board to go on record supporting the fundamental right of parents to direct their children’s education and upbringing.
How to Lock It In

SECURE THE WIN: Contact the board before the meeting to express support for Item 9.C. ‘Please vote YES on the resolution supporting Parent Rights and ensure parents remain the primary decision-makers in their children’s education.’

✅ Why It Matters: N/A (Policy Win)
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