Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: PANHANDLE ISD – Thursday, August 27, 2026

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)

Vote Scheduled on Property Tax Rate and New Budget

📅 August 27, 2026

The school board is holding a public hearing and then immediately voting on the 2026-2027 budget and the property tax rate that will show up on your next bill. The agenda does not state the proposed rate, meaning taxpayers must attend the hearing to learn if their taxes are about to go up.

Response

SHOW UP TO THE PUBLIC HEARING: This is the most important meeting of the year for your wallet. Attend the hearing at 6:00 PM and demand the board adopt the ‘no-new-revenue’ tax rate. This is the only rate that is not a tax increase.

💰 Impact: Potential property tax increase above the no-new-revenue rate.

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)

Pre-Spending for a Future Bond Election

📅 August 27, 2026

The board is voting to allow the district to spend money now on projects and pay itself back later from a future, not-yet-approved bond. This tactic builds momentum for new debt by starting the projects before voters have had a say, creating pressure to approve the bond later to cover the costs.

Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Panhandle ISD board. ‘Regarding Item 7.F, taxpayers should not be on the hook for bond projects before they have voted to approve the debt. Please vote NO on this resolution and present a full bond package to the voters first.’

💰 Impact: Commits taxpayers to a path of new debt before a public vote.

District Info

Address

106 W 9TH ST, PANHANDLE, TX 79068

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