Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: GARY ISD – Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming GARY ISD agenda. There are 1 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9)

Voting on Tax Rate and Budget Without Public Documents

📅 August 25, 2026

The Gary ISD board is scheduled to vote on two of the most important items of the year: the 2026-2027 budget and the 2026 property tax rate. These decisions determine how much every property owner pays in taxes and how that money is spent. However, neither the proposed budget nor the proposed tax rate documents have been attached to the public agenda, preventing any meaningful public review before the vote.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Gary ISD administration before the Tuesday meeting. Demand that the proposed budget and all tax rate calculation documents be posted online immediately for public review. Taxpayers have a right to see the numbers before their money is spent and their taxes are set.

💰 Impact: The full financial impact of the annual budget and tax levy is hidden from the public until the vote.

District Info

Address

132 BOBCAT TRAIL, GARY, TX 75643

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