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📍 Drive to COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD Office   📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming COLUMBIA-BRAZORIA ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WARNING (LEVEL 7)
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Convention Report
📅 October 20, 2026
Trustees are reporting on their attendance at the TASA/TASB convention. These organizations use local tax dollars to lobby the Texas Legislature for higher taxes and policies that can undermine parental rights.
Response

This is a report, not a vote, but it’s a key moment for accountability. During ‘Citizens to be Heard,’ ask the board: ‘How much taxpayer money was spent on the TASA/TASB convention, and will the board commit to withdrawing from these lobbying groups that work against our interests?’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Potential Federal Grant with Hidden Strings
📅 October 20, 2026
The board is considering a ‘Safe Routes to School Project.’ These programs are often funded by federal grants that come with long-term, unfunded mandates or data-sharing requirements that last long after the initial money is gone.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) regarding Item VI.B.4: ‘What is the funding source for this project? If it is a grant, please publish the full agreement and disclose any long-term costs or data-sharing requirements before the vote.’

💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates
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