Bonds, Property Taxes & Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying

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 taxesDallas ISD $6.2 billion bond electionSchool bond elections in TexasTaxpayer-funded lobbyingGovernment accountability and oversightEducation spending and taxpayer impactTexas education policyLocal government debt and bonds📌 Subscribe for more conversations on education freedom, parental rights, government accountability, and Texas policy.