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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming REG 16 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Using Loophole to Delay Public Records
The board is reviewing a plan to designate additional ‘non-business days’ for 2027 under a provision of the Texas Public Information Act. This is a legal maneuver that allows the government to slow-walk responses to public records requests, making it harder for taxpayers to get timely information and hold officials accountable.
Response
PROTECT TRANSPARENCY: The attachment for Item 14 is not available. Contact the Region 16 ESC Board: ‘Limiting ‘business days’ obstructs the public’s right to know. Please minimize the use of HB 3033 designations to ensure maximum transparency under the Texas Public Information Act.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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Vague ‘Expert Consulting’ Contract on Agenda
The board is voting to approve a contract for ‘Subject Matter Expert Consulting and Coaching Services.’ The vague title and lack of public details about the vendor or deliverables raise concerns about ‘consultant creep’ and spending taxpayer money on services with no clear, measurable benefit to students.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The proposal for Item 13.A is not included in the agenda packet. Contact the Region 16 ESC Board and ask: ‘Who is the vendor for the ‘Subject Matter Expert’ contract, what are the specific deliverables, and what is the total cost to taxpayers?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Undisclosed ‘Professional Development’ Contract
The board is set to approve a contract for ‘Professional Development and Keynote Services.’ Without details on the provider or the content of the training, taxpayers can’t know if this is for legitimate academic instruction or for politically-charged topics like DEI or SEL.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: The contract for Item 13.B is not attached. Contact the Region 16 ESC Board before the vote: ‘Please publish the proposed contract for ‘Professional Development and Keynote Services’ so the public can see the vendor, cost, and content of the training.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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