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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming SPUR ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District Seeks Voter Approval to Raise Property Taxes
The district is holding an election on November 3, 2026, to ask voters for permission to raise property taxes above the state-mandated voter-approval rate. This action, discussed in items 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, and 6.7, will directly increase the tax burden on homeowners and businesses if approved.
Response
ATTEND & ASK QUESTIONS: The board is preparing for a November 3rd tax hike election. Attend the September 28th meeting to ask why the district needs to raise taxes above the state-mandated cap. ‘What is the specific tax rate you are proposing, and what will be the average dollar increase for a Spur ISD homeowner?’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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District May Slow Down Public Records Access
Under Item 6.12, the board is voting to designate “nonbusiness days” for the 2027 calendar year. This is a procedural move allowed by state law that can be used to delay the district’s response to Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) requests from parents and taxpayers, reducing transparency.
Response
PROTECT TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Spur ISD Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact details): ‘Regarding Item 6.12, I urge you to vote against any resolution that uses procedural loopholes to weaken the Texas Public Information Act.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague ‘Efficiency Audit’ Approval
The board will vote to approve an “Efficiency Audit” conducted by a CPA firm, but the audit itself is not attached to the agenda for public review. Taxpayers deserve to know what this audit found and whether the district is adopting recommendations to save money or ignoring them.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: The board is voting on Item 6.6 without showing the audit to the public. Contact the Spur ISD Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact details): ‘Please publish the full Efficiency Audit from Terry & King CPAs online before the vote so taxpayers can see the findings.’
💰 Impact: Potential Missed Savings
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