Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: HARLINGEN CISD – Tuesday, October 20, 2026 [7c23e2eb]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Local Alert

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026 to Calendar

Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming HARLINGEN CISD agenda and found 1 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.

WARNING (LEVEL 7)

District to Use Lobbying Group’s Energy Co-op

📅 October 20, 2026

The district is seeking approval to use the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Energy Cooperative for its electricity contract. This deepens the district’s financial relationship with TASB, a group that lobbies the state legislature against property tax relief and for higher government spending.

Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Harlingen CISD Board (verify contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Item 8.G, how much in fees does the district pay to be part of the TASB Energy Cooperative? Taxpayers should not be forced to fund an organization that lobbies against their interests. Please explore energy procurement options that do not involve TASB and vote NO on this item.’

💰 Impact: Funding Anti-Taxpayer Lobby

Local Officials

Address

407 N 77 SUNSHINE STRIP, HARLINGEN, TX 78550

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