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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming NAVASOTA ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Final Vote to Set 2026 Property Tax Rate
The board will cast its final vote to adopt the property tax rate for the 2026 tax year. This vote is the single most important decision determining the size of the school tax bill for every homeowner and business in Navasota ISD.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: This is the final vote on your school property tax bill. Show up to the meeting and demand the board adopt the ‘no-new-revenue’ tax rate. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and tell the Board: ‘Vote for the no-new-revenue rate on Action Item 3. Do not increase the tax burden on Navasota families.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| ALERT (LEVEL 8) |
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Tax Increase for Debt Payments
Under Action Item 2, the board is voting to set the debt service portion of the property tax rate ‘in excess of the minimum’ required to pay its bills. This action will increase the total tax burden on property owners beyond what is strictly necessary for the district’s debt obligations.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board before the meeting. ‘Vote NO on Action Item 2. The district should not set a debt service tax rate any higher than the minimum required to meet its obligations. Protect taxpayers from unnecessary increases.’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Reviewing Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Membership
The board is reviewing its membership with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), an organization that lobbies the state legislature using local tax dollars. TASB often advocates for policies that increase spending, raise taxes, and reduce parental rights.
Response
DEMAND AN END TO TAXPAYER-FUNDED LOBBYING: Contact the Board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Discussion Item 7, why are Navasota ISD taxpayers paying TASB to lobby in Austin? Please direct staff to prepare a plan to withdraw from TASB and save our district money.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Potential Obstruction of Public Records Requests
The board is approving a calendar of ‘designated days’ for responding to Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) requests. While some non-business days are normal, an excessive calendar can be used as a tool to intentionally delay the release of public records and hinder government transparency.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board regarding Action Item 7. ‘Please ensure the proposed TPIA calendar does not create unnecessary delays for public information requests. Transparency should be a priority, not an obstacle.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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Vague Library Purchases — Manual Review Required
The board is approving unspecified library purchases for elementary schools. Without a public list of the books or vendors being approved, parents cannot know if the materials are age-appropriate or align with community values.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Action Item 8 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see the list of proposed books. Contact the Board: ‘Please postpone the vote on library purchases until a full, public list of titles is provided for parental review.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Content
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