Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: AGUA DULCE ISD – Monday, August 24, 2026

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming AGUA DULCE ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9)

Adopting the 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate

📅 August 24, 2026

The board is scheduled to vote on the new property tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda provides no information on the proposed rate or whether it is higher than the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which would result in a tax increase for homeowners due to rising property values. This lack of detail prevents public scrutiny before the vote.

Response

PACK THE ROOM: This is the vote that sets your school property tax bill. Show up on August 24th and demand the board adopt the ‘No-New-Revenue’ tax rate. Contact the Agua Dulce ISD administration office to get board member contact information and demand they vote against any tax increase.

💰 Impact: Potential property tax increase if the rate exceeds the no-new-revenue rate.

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)

Voting on District Budget with No Public Documents

📅 August 24, 2026

The board is set to approve the entire 2026-2027 budget, but the proposed budget document is not attached to the public agenda. This prevents taxpayers from reviewing the district’s spending plan and asking informed questions before the board votes to approve it, undermining basic financial transparency.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Agua Dulce ISD administration office for board member emails. Write to them: ‘The public has a right to review the budget before you vote on it. Please postpone the vote on Item 3.A until the full proposed budget has been posted online for public review.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed spending priorities and potential for waste hidden from public view.

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)

Engaging with Taxpayer-Funded Lobby Group

📅 August 24, 2026

The board is voting on a nomination for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Board of Directors. TASB is a lobbying organization that uses local tax dollars from member districts to work against property tax relief, parental rights, and educational freedom at the state legislature. This vote deepens the district’s entanglement with a political group that often opposes local taxpayer interests.

Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Agua Dulce ISD administration office for board member emails. Write to them: ‘TASB lobbies against taxpayer interests. I demand a roll-call vote on Item 3.D.1. Please vote NO on this nomination and consider withdrawing from TASB to save our district money.’

💰 Impact: District dues paid to TASB are used for political lobbying at the state level.

District Info

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1 LONGHORN DR, AGUA DULCE, TX 78330

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