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📍 Drive to ALBA-GOLDEN ISD Office   📅 Monday, November 16, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming ALBA-GOLDEN ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WARNING (LEVEL 7)
District Hires Lobbying Firm for Tax Collection
📅 November 16, 2026
The board is set to renew its contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for delinquent tax collection under Item H.2. This firm is one of the largest lobbying entities in Austin and frequently opposes property tax relief and other taxpayer protections that would reduce their collection revenue.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Alba-Golden ISD board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item H.2, why is the district contracting with a firm that actively lobbies against property tax relief for Texas families? I demand a roll-call vote on this contract renewal.’

💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
WARNING (LEVEL 6)
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Vague ‘District of Innovation’ Amendment Proposed
📅 November 16, 2026
The board is voting on an unspecified amendment to its ‘District of Innovation’ (DOI) plan. These plans allow districts to exempt themselves from state laws, and amendments can be used to weaken standards for teacher certification or increase class sizes without public scrutiny.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: The agenda for Item H.3 provides no information about the proposed ‘DOI Amendment.’ Contact the board and demand the full text of the amendment be made public before any vote is taken.

💰 Impact: Reduced Accountability
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
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Review Required for Campus Improvement Plans
📅 November 16, 2026
The board is voting to approve the District and Campus Improvement Plans under Item H.1. These documents often serve as vehicles for introducing ideological initiatives like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or DEI programs that are not explicitly mentioned on the agenda.
Response

INVESTIGATE: The District and Campus Improvement Plans for Item H.1 must be reviewed before the vote. Contact the district office and demand these plans be posted publicly online to ensure they do not contain hidden SEL or DEI mandates.

💰 Impact: Politicized Classrooms
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