Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: COAHOMA ISD – Monday, October 19, 2026 [0eb78060]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Local Alert

📅 Monday, October 19, 2026 to Calendar

Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming COAHOMA ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.

WARNING (LEVEL 6)

Requires Verification

District Hires Financial Advisor, Paving Way for New Debt

📅 October 19, 2026

The board is set to approve an ‘Engagement Letter’ with a public finance firm under the Consent Agenda. This is often the first step a district takes to prepare for issuing new debt, potentially through Certificates of Obligation which do not require voter approval.

Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Coahoma ISD Board of Trustees. ‘Regarding Consent Agenda Item 7.c, please pull the Public Finance Engagement Letter for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know if this is a precursor to issuing debt without voter approval.’

💰 Impact: Future Debt Without Voter Approval

WATCH (LEVEL 5)

Requires Verification

Undisclosed Contract for Architectural Services Signals Future Spending

📅 October 19, 2026

The board plans to approve a contract with the Vandergriff Group for ‘upcoming architectural services.’ The agenda does not disclose the cost or scope of this contract, which likely signals the beginning of a major capital project that will ultimately be funded by taxpayers through future debt.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Coahoma ISD Board of Trustees before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item 11, what is the cost and scope of the contract with Vandergriff Group? The full contract and long-term financial plan should be public before any vote is taken.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed

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