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6 • Action ItemsLORENZO ISD (Crosby County)

INFORMATION ITEM - COMMUNITY MEETING REGARDING THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, BOND ELECTION, AND VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE ELECTION (VATRE): Speaker(s): Brandon Aycock, Board President Description: The Board of Trustees will convene as part of a Lorenzo ISD community meeting regarding the District's November 3, 2026 Bond Election and Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE). Trustees, the administration, rep

Presented in: LORENZO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting on 2026-10-15
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 9.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (4 - 0)
“Action on INFORMATION ITEM - COMMUNITY MEETING REGARDING THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, BOND ELECTION, AND VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE ELECTION (VATRE): Speaker(s): Brandon Aycock, Board President Description: The Board of ”
LB
Larry Birdwell
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
BA
Brandon Aycock
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
DK
Deborah Kirksey
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
TM
Tony Mendoza
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

6. INFORMATION ITEM - COMMUNITY MEETING REGARDING THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, BOND ELECTION, AND VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE ELECTION (VATRE): Speaker(s): Brandon Aycock, Board President Description: The Board of Trustees will convene as part of a Lorenzo ISD community meeting regarding the District's November 3, 2026 Bond Election and Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE). Trustees, the administration, representatives from MWM Architects, and representatives from Government Capital will provide information regarding the District's identified facility needs, proposed facility improvements, project planning, estimated project costs, financing considerations, and the funding associated with the Bond Election and VATRE. The meeting will provide members of the community with an opportunity to receive information, ask questions, and discuss matters related to the District's facility needs, proposed improvements, and the two elections. Members of the Board of Trustees may receive information, ask questions, and participate in discussion regarding the posted subject matter. This item is provided for informational purposes only. No Board action will be taken.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.0/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).