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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming RICARDO ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Funding a Lobby Group Through an Insurance Contract
The district is set to approve insurance coverage from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) as part of a bundled consent vote. While framed as a routine purchase, payments to TASB also fund its powerful lobbying arm, which often works against taxpayer interests like property tax relief and parental rights in Austin.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Ricardo ISD board (see the Official Agenda link for contact details). ‘I demand Consent Item VIII.F be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know if you support using our money to fund TASB’s political lobbying.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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Taxpayer-Funded Travel to Lobbyist Conference
Board members are reporting on their attendance at the TASA/TASB annual conference, confirming the district spent taxpayer money on this event. These organizations actively lobby against property tax caps and educational freedom at the state legislature, using local tax dollars to do it.
Response
QUESTION THE EXPENSE: Contact the Ricardo ISD board. ‘Regarding Item IX.D, please provide a full accounting of the taxpayer funds spent on travel, lodging, and registration for the TASA/TASB conference. Why is Ricardo ISD funding organizations that lobby against taxpayers?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Travel & Lobbying Costs
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Vague Budget Changes on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve unspecified amendments to the 2026-2027 budget as part of a bundled ‘consent agenda’ vote. Without the attached documents being provided for analysis, taxpayers cannot see what spending is being increased or what new programs are being funded mid-year.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item VIII.E in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see what spending changes are hidden in this budget amendment. Demand the board pull this item from the consent agenda for a full public discussion.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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