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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming HUCKABAY ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District Plans to Raise Property Taxes
The Board is scheduled to vote on a new tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year. The district’s own official resolution explicitly states, “THIS TAX RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE.” This means a higher property tax bill for homeowners and businesses, driven by a proposed 3.07% budget increase.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Taxpayers have a right to know where each trustee stands on raising property taxes. Contact the board and demand a roll-call vote on Item 8.D, the tax rate adoption. Urge them to adopt the ‘no-new-revenue’ tax rate instead.
💰 Impact: A higher property tax levy on all taxpayers in the district.
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Using Your Tax Dollars for Lobbying
The proposed 2026-2027 budget contains a $2,000 line item explicitly for “Lobbying.” This means the district plans to spend taxpayer money to influence legislation or administrative actions in Austin. Taxpayers are being forced to pay for political advocacy they may not support, which often works against taxpayer interests like property tax relief and school choice.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Before approving the budget (Item 8.C), the board must explain what specific legislation this $2,000 will be used to support or oppose. Contact the board and ask them to remove the lobbying line item and focus on educating children, not playing politics.
💰 Impact: $2,000 used for political influence.
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Unexplained $61,000 Spending Hike
The proposed budget increases spending on “Payments to Fiscal Agents for Shared Service Arrangements” from $75,000 to $136,000, an 81% increase. The budget provides no details on what these services are or why such a large increase is necessary. This is a significant jump in spending with zero transparency for taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the board and ask for a detailed breakdown of the ‘Shared Service Arrangements’ line item in the proposed budget (Item 8.C). What new services are being purchased for $61,000, who is the vendor, and is there a contract available for public review before the budget is approved?
💰 Impact: $61,000 in new, unexplained spending.
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