Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: ROUND TOP-CARMINE ISD – Monday, October 19, 2026 [67349016]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Local Alert

📅 Monday, October 19, 2026 to Calendar

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

WARNING (LEVEL 6)

District Discussing Future Bond Debt

📅 October 19, 2026

The board is discussing a ‘pre-bond update,’ which is the first step toward asking voters to approve new debt. This is the critical stage where projects are chosen and bundled, potentially mixing necessities with wants, before a final package is put on the ballot.

Response

ATTEND AND ASK QUESTIONS: Show up to the meeting to hear the ‘pre-bond update’ under Item VI.E. Ask the board what projects are being considered, what the estimated total cost is, and how they plan to ensure taxpayer transparency throughout the process.

💰 Impact: Future Property Tax Increases

WATCH (LEVEL 5)

Requires Verification

Undisclosed Earmarking of Taxpayer Funds

📅 October 19, 2026

The board plans to vote on ‘committing’ a portion of the 2025-26 fund balance, which is the district’s savings account. The agenda provides no details on the purpose or amount of this spending, preventing public scrutiny before the vote.

Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the district office before the meeting regarding Item VI.G. Ask: ‘How much of the fund balance is being committed, and for what specific purpose? This information should be public before the board votes.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending

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