Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: HITCHCOCK ISD – Monday, September 28, 2026 [a1eee909]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)

Tax Rate ‘Cut’ Hides $68 Tax Hike on Average Home

📅 September 28, 2026

The district is advertising a lower tax rate, but due to rising property appraisals, the proposed rate will increase the tax bill on the average home by $67.69. The district is proposing the highest possible tax rate ($0.980700) it can adopt without triggering a voter-approval election.

Response

Show up to the Public Meeting on September 28th to speak. Email the Hitchcock ISD Board: ‘A lower rate that results in a higher tax bill is not a tax cut. Adopt the No-New-Revenue Rate that keeps my tax bill flat.’

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes ($68/avg home)

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)

District Slashes Public Comment Time by 40%

📅 September 28, 2026

Board documents attached to the agenda show the time allotted for each citizen to speak at meetings has been reduced from five minutes to three minutes. This change limits the public’s ability to hold the board accountable on important issues like the proposed tax increase.

Response

Contact the Hitchcock ISD Board: ‘Why are you reducing public comment time right before a major tax vote? Restore the five-minute rule for public speakers under Item 3 to ensure full public input.’

💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access

District Info

Address

7801 NEVILLE AVENUE BUILDING B, HITCHCOCK, TX 77563

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