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📍 Drive to HICO ISD Office   📅 Monday, November 16, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming HICO ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WARNING (LEVEL 7)
School Board to Nominate Appraisal District Director
📅 November 16, 2026
The school board will nominate a member to the Erath County Appraisal District Board of Directors. This board oversees the entity that sets property values for tax purposes, directly impacting every homeowner’s tax bill.
Response

INFLUENCE THE VOTE: Contact the Hico ISD board immediately. Urge them to nominate a director for the Erath County Appraisal District Board (Item V.B.4) who has a public record of defending property owners and promoting fair, transparent appraisals.

💰 Impact: Higher Property Appraisals
WATCH (LEVEL 4)
Requires Verification

Vague Purchasing Agreement with Regional Co-op
📅 November 16, 2026
The board is set to approve a purchasing agreement with the Region 10 ESC cooperative for the 2027-2028 school year. These agreements can lack transparency and commit taxpayer funds to vendors and services without direct board oversight or competitive bidding.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Hico ISD board before the meeting. Ask them to publish the full ‘Interlocal Agreement with Region 10 ESC’ referenced in Item V.B.5 and explain what specific purchases this agreement will authorize.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
Win (LEVEL 6)
District Moves Funds to Earn Interest for Taxpayers
📅 November 16, 2026
The board is voting to move the district’s local checking account into an interest-bearing account. This is a smart, fiscally responsible move that ensures taxpayer dollars are working for the district, not just sitting idle for the bank’s benefit.
How to Lock It In

SECURE THE WIN: Email the Hico ISD board to thank them for their fiscal stewardship on Item V.B.6. Good governance should be publicly recognized and encouraged.
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