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📍 Drive to TOM BEAN ISD Office   📅 Monday, October 5, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming TOM BEAN ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WARNING (LEVEL 7)
District Prepares for Major Bond Debt
📅 October 5, 2026
The board is moving to select a firm for ‘bond planning and architectural services.’ This is the first official step in a process that will likely ask voters to approve millions in new debt, leading to higher property taxes for years to come.
Response

SHOW UP EARLY: This is the first step toward a major bond. Attend the meeting and use the Public Forum (Item 4) to demand that the ‘bond planning’ process under Item 8.B be fully transparent, prioritize needs over wants, and not bundle unrelated projects to force a ‘yes’ vote.

💰 Impact: Future Property Tax Hikes
WATCH (LEVEL 4)
Requires Verification

Potential Changes to Board Rules
📅 October 5, 2026
The board is discussing its own ‘Operating Procedures’ without providing the proposed text for public review. These rules govern everything from public comment rights to how items are added to the agenda, and changes can be used to reduce transparency and accountability.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Tom Bean ISD administration office before the meeting. Ask them to publish the proposed changes to ‘Board Operating Procedures’ (Item 8.C) so the public can review them for any attempt to limit transparency or public input.

💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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