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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BRYAN ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
| ALERT (LEVEL 9) |
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Vote on Property Tax Levy With No Rate Disclosed
Under Action Item 9.A, the board will vote to approve the 2026 property tax levy. The agenda does not state the proposed tax rate or whether it exceeds the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which would mean a tax increase for homeowners even if the rate itself is framed as a ‘cut’.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Show up to the meeting for Item 9.A. Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Before voting on the tax levy in Item 9.A, please state clearly for the record what the proposed rate is, what the no-new-revenue rate is, and what the average tax bill increase will be for a Bryan homeowner.’
💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Hike
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| ALERT (LEVEL 8) |
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District Using Taxpayer-Funded Lobby Group for Pay Analysis
The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), which lobbies the legislature against taxpayer interests, is presenting an overview of the district’s annual compensation review (Item 7.B). This gives an outside lobbying group influence over local pay scales, a core function that should be managed by the district’s elected board and administration.
Response
DEMAND ANSWERS: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Item 7.B, TASB’s primary mission is lobbying, not objective policy analysis. Why are we using a taxpayer-funded lobby group to guide our local compensation decisions? Please seek independent, non-political advice for this core district function.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Influence
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague $50,000+ Contract on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a purchase over $50,000 for ‘Special Education contracted services’ as part of the bundled consent agenda, which is often passed without discussion. The vendor and specific services are not disclosed in the agenda, preventing public scrutiny of a significant expenditure.
Response
PULL FROM CONSENT: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Please pull Item 8.D from the consent agenda for a separate discussion and vote. Taxpayers deserve to know the vendor and the specific services being purchased for over $50,000 before it is approved.’
💰 Impact: $50,000+
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