On this episode of Parent Empowerment, Mandy Drogin is joined by James Quintero, Policy Director for the Taxpayer Protection Project, and Jose Melendez, Campaign Director for the Government Reform & Oversight Coalition, to break down how rising property taxes and massive school bond elections are impacting Texas families.
The team discusses the growing influence of taxpayer-funded lobbyists, the “education cartel,” and how controversial bond packages including Dallas ISD’s record-breaking $6.2 billion bond election could make Texans’ bank accounts even smaller.
Learn how Texas school bonds work, why property taxes continue to rise, and what these elections mean for homeowners, parents, and taxpayers across the state.
🔹 Topics Covered:
Texas property taxes
Dallas ISD $6.2 billion bond election
School bond elections in Texas
Taxpayer-funded lobbying
Government accountability and oversight
Education spending and taxpayer impact
Texas education policy
Local government debt and bonds
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