Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: FREER ISD – Wednesday, September 30, 2026 [162de468]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming FREER ISD agenda. There are 2 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9)

School Board to Adopt 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate

📅 September 30, 2026

The Freer ISD Board will vote on the new property tax rate for the upcoming year. Without a public commitment to adopt the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, this vote could significantly increase the tax burden on homeowners through higher property appraisals, even if the rate itself is framed as a cut.

Response

Show up to the meeting and demand the board adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate. Contact the Freer ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 11, I urge you to protect taxpayers and adopt the no-new-revenue rate for 2026-2027.’

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

Requires Verification

Vote on Amended Budget Lacks Public Detail

📅 September 30, 2026

The board is voting to approve an ‘amended budget’ without providing any public documents detailing what is being changed. This process can be used to approve new spending or shift funds away from core priorities with minimal public scrutiny.

Response

Demand transparency before the vote. Contact the Freer ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Before voting on Item 10, please publish a clear summary of all changes in the amended budget and explain the reason for each.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending

District Info

Address

905 S NORTON, FREER, TX 78357

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