Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: HIDALGO ISD – Wednesday, October 21, 2026 [96b7e37f]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Local Alert

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 to Calendar

Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming HIDALGO ISD agenda and found 1 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.

WATCH (LEVEL 5)

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Consulting Agreement Bypasses Local Bidding

📅 October 21, 2026

The board plans to hire the PROCEDEO GROUP using a purchasing cooperative, Equalis Group. This method bypasses the traditional local competitive bidding process, which can obscure the true cost and prevent taxpayers from knowing if they’re getting the best value for their money.

Response

Contact the Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item X.B, why is the district using a purchasing cooperative instead of a local, competitive bid for this consulting agreement? Please publish the full contract and its cost for public review before any vote.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Consultant Fees

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324 E FLORA ST, HIDALGO, TX 78557

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