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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming ROBSTOWN ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
| 🚨 Alert (LEVEL 9) |
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Setting the 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate in the Dark
The board is scheduled to hold a public hearing and then vote to adopt the 2026-2027 property tax rate. However, the agenda documents do not state the proposed rate or compare it to the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate. This prevents taxpayers from knowing in advance if this vote will result in a higher tax bill, forcing them to attend the meeting to get the most basic information.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: This is the vote that sets your property tax bill. Show up to the Public Hearing on August 24th and sign up to speak. Ask the board directly: ‘What is the proposed tax rate, what is the no-new-revenue rate, and by what percentage will the total tax levy on the average homeowner increase under this proposal?’ Demand they answer before they vote.
💰 Impact: A potential property tax increase passed without the proposed rate being published for public review beforehand.
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8) |
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Vote on New Budget with No Document to Review
The board is voting to adopt the entire 2026-2027 district budget, a massive spending plan funded by local property taxes. The proposed budget document, which contains all the details on staffing, programs, and contracts, was not attached to the public agenda. This lack of transparency makes it impossible for the public to review the spending plan before it is approved.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Robstown ISD administration office. ‘Why wasn’t the proposed 2026-2027 budget attached to the public agenda for Item VIII.B? The public has a right to review the full budget document before the board votes to approve it.’
💰 Impact: The entire 2026-2027 operating budget is being voted on without prior public review of the document.
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Final Budget Amendment
The board is voting on a final amendment to the current year’s budget under a vague agenda item. The attached document, titled ‘Board Information,’ could not be extracted, leaving the public with no details about what money is being moved or spent. This could be a routine administrative cleanup or a significant last-minute expenditure shielded from public view.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Review the file attached in the Official Agenda linked above to determine if it contains sensitive policy or spending changes. If the file is empty or unreadable, contact the district: ‘Please provide the public with the details of the Final 2025-2026 Budget Amendment #5 before the board votes on Item VIII.A.’
💰 Impact: Unknown. Could be a routine re-allocation or a significant last-minute expenditure.
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