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📍 Drive to WEST HARDIN COUNTY CISD Office   📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming WEST HARDIN COUNTY CISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WARNING (LEVEL 7)
Vote to Hire Consultants for Future Projects
📅 November 19, 2026
After hearing a presentation (Item 6.B), the board will immediately vote on an action item regarding Mckinley Golden and Associates (Item 7.E). This is likely a vote to hire them for ‘professional services’ to plan future construction, putting the district on a path toward a new bond and higher property taxes.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the District Office and tell the board to vote NO on Item 7.E. ‘The district should not spend taxpayer money on consultants to plan new debt until there is a clear, demonstrated need and public consensus.’

💰 Impact: Paves Way for Future Debt
WARNING (LEVEL 6)
Requires Verification

Vague Action on County Appraisal District
📅 November 19, 2026
The board plans to take an unspecified action related to the Hardin County Appraisal District under Item 7.D. The appraisal district’s operations directly impact every property owner’s tax bill, and any vote concerning it must be transparent and fully explained to the public.
Response

DEMAND CLARITY: Contact the District Office and ask for the specific action being taken under Item 7.D regarding the Hardin County Appraisal District. This item is too vague and must be explained to the public before any vote.

💰 Impact: Potential for Higher Property Taxes
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Undisclosed Mid-Year Budget Amendment
📅 November 19, 2026
The board is voting on ‘Budget Amendment #2’ with no public details or attachments provided in the agenda. This lack of transparency prevents taxpayers from seeing how their money is being reallocated mid-year, potentially to fund items that were not in the original budget.
Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office and demand that the details of ‘Budget Amendment #2’ under Item 7.A be posted online before the vote. Taxpayers have a right to see what’s in it.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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