Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: LOCKHART ISD – Monday, July 27, 2026

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)

District to Endorse Candidate for State Lobby Group Board

📅 Vote Scheduled July 27, 2026

Lockhart ISD is scheduled to vote on endorsing a candidate for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Board of Directors. TASB is one of the most powerful lobby groups in Austin, often using taxpayer money to lobby against property tax relief, spending transparency, and parental rights. This vote deepens the district’s involvement with an organization that may not represent the interests of local taxpayers.

Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Lockhart ISD Board of Trustees. ‘Item 9.E involves our district in the politics of a state-level lobby group. I demand this item be discussed openly with a roll-call vote. Taxpayers should not be funding or participating in organizations that lobby against their interests.’ Verify board contact information on the district’s official website.

💰 Impact: Entanglement with state-level lobbying efforts that can lead to higher taxes and less local control.

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

Vague $175,000 Consultant Contract Hidden in Bundled Vote

📅 Vote Scheduled July 27, 2026

Buried in the ‘Consent Agenda’ under Item 7.E is a $175,000 payment to the Region 13 Education Service Center for ‘Professional development and services.’ There are no details in the agenda about what this training involves or what services will be rendered. This kind of vague spending can be a backdoor for funding ideological training for teachers on controversial topics.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Lockhart ISD Board of Trustees. ‘Regarding Item 7.E, please pull the $175,000 payment to ESC Region 13 from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. Before approving, please provide the public with a detailed breakdown of the specific training and services this money is buying.’ Verify board contact information on the district’s official website.

💰 Impact: $175,000 (No Detailed Deliverables)

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