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The ‘Robin Hood’ Recapture Payment
| 📅 Vote Scheduled August 27, 2026 |
The school board is scheduled to approve its state-mandated ‘recapture’ payment, also known as ‘Robin Hood.’ This action forces Irving ISD to send a large, undisclosed sum of local property tax dollars to the state government in Austin for redistribution to other school districts. This means taxes paid by Irving families and businesses will be spent on schools outside the community, rather than on Irving students. The agenda does not specify the exact dollar amount being sent away.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Before the board votes to send local tax dollars to Austin, they must state the exact amount publicly. Contact the Irving ISD Board of Trustees (contact info available on the district website) and ask: ‘Regarding Item III.A, what is the total dollar amount of the recapture payment for the 2026-2027 school year? Irving taxpayers deserve to know how many millions are being sent out of our district before you approve the payment.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed amount of local property tax dollars sent to the state.
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