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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming JOSHUA ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Tax Rate Held Flat, But Bills Still Rise
The district’s ‘Taxpayer Impact Statement’ reveals that while the property tax rate of $1.2575 is unchanged, rising property values mean the median homeowner’s tax bill will increase by over $100. This is an effective tax hike, as the district is collecting more money from homeowners without adopting a lower rate to provide relief.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and tell the Board: ‘The Taxpayer Impact Statement for Item 2.C shows our tax bills are going up. Why wasn’t the no-new-revenue rate adopted to offset rising appraisals and provide real tax relief?’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed Spending Hidden in Bundled Vote
The board plans to approve ‘Accounts Payable’ and the ‘Check Register’ as part of a bundled ‘Consent Agenda’ vote under Item 9.A.3. Because the check register document is not provided, taxpayers cannot see if their money is being spent on controversial vendors or lobbying groups before the vote happens.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and tell the Board: ‘Pull Item 9.A.3 from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. Taxpayers deserve to see the full check register before our money is spent.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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District May Delay Public Records Access
Under agenda item 9.D, the board will vote to designate ten ‘non-business days’ for 2027. This is a legal maneuver that pauses the clock on Texas Public Information Act requests, which can be used to strategically delay the public’s access to important documents.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask the Board: ‘Regarding Item 9.D, please publish the list of proposed non-business days. These days should not be used to strategically delay transparency around key district decisions.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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