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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Group Membership
The board will vote on renewing its membership in the North Texas Area Association of School Boards (NTAASB). These associations often use taxpayer dollars to lobby the Texas Legislature for policies that can lead to higher taxes and less local control, working against the interests of the taxpayers who fund them.
Response
Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Vote NO on Item 13.02. HEB ISD should not use our tax dollars to fund associations that lobby against taxpayer interests in Austin.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Spending Oversight Weakened on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a ‘self-certification’ that raises the spending limit for ‘micro-purchases’ to nearly $100,000 without requiring competitive bids. This reduces transparency and oversight for significant taxpayer expenditures, hiding it on the consent agenda.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Pull Consent Item 10.07 for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Why is the district raising the no-bid spending limit to $100,000?’
💰 Impact: Reduced Spending Oversight
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Certifies Compliance with Anti-DEI Law
The district is holding a public hearing and will vote to certify its compliance with state law (SB 12) that prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and practices. This is a positive step in ensuring the district remains focused on academics and accountable to state law.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to the public hearing for Item 7.02 to thank the board for its transparent process in complying with the state’s anti-DEI law. This sets a positive example for other districts.
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