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📍 Drive to BASTROP ISD Office   📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BASTROP ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
ALERT (LEVEL 8)
District to Adopt Official Lobbying Platform
📅 October 20, 2026
The board will vote on its official legislative priorities for the 2027 session. This means the district will use taxpayer resources to lobby state lawmakers, often for policies that increase taxes, oppose parental rights, or reduce accountability.
Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Bastrop ISD Board of Trustees (see district website for contact info). ‘Regarding Item 4.B, taxpayers oppose using our money to lobby the legislature. Please publish the proposed legislative priorities online before the vote and commit to a platform that prioritizes lower taxes and parental rights.’

💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Library Book Purchase List on Consent Agenda
📅 October 20, 2026
The board plans to approve a list of new library books as part of the consent agenda, which bundles items for a single vote without discussion. The actual list of books to be purchased has not been made public with the agenda, preventing parental review.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Bastrop ISD Board of Trustees (see district website for contact info). ‘Pull Item 3.D from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Parents and taxpayers have a right to see the full list of books being purchased with their money before you vote.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Book Purchases
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