Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: SCHLEICHER ISD – Monday, August 31, 2026

Texas Public Policy Foundation

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

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 8)

Final Vote on Your Property Tax Bill

📅 August 31, 2026

Schleicher ISD is holding a public hearing and then immediately voting to adopt the 2026-2027 budget and property tax rate. This is the final opportunity for taxpayers to speak out before their tax bills are set for the coming year. It is crucial to find out if the proposed rate is above the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate, which constitutes a tax increase on homeowners.

Response

SHOW UP & SPEAK UP: Attend the public hearing on August 31st. Ask the board directly: ‘Is the proposed tax rate higher than the no-new-revenue rate?’ Demand that they justify any increase in the total tax levy that will hit homeowners.

💰 Impact: Potential property tax increase.

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

Budget Changes Hidden in the Consent Agenda

📅 August 31, 2026

The board has placed ‘Budget Amendments’ on the consent agenda. This bundles potentially significant spending changes into a single vote with no public discussion, making it difficult for taxpayers to track how their money is being moved. All financial decisions should be transparent and voted on individually.

Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Schleicher ISD board. ‘Pull Item III.A, Budget Amendments, from the consent agenda for a separate discussion and a recorded vote. The public deserves to know the details of any changes to the budget.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed spending shifts.

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