Texas school district, Magnolia ISD held a Tax Ratification Election (TAX HIKE) Tuesday, August 14th. The district lost the election by 88 votes. 1598 voted for the Tax Hike with 1686 voting against. The election results are unofficial until Magnolia ISD’s governing board canvasses the vote. According to Texas Election Code 67.003 the board must canvass the vote by Saturday, August 25th. This canvass must be a public meeting with notice posted 72 hours prior to the meeting.
As of the evening of Wednesday, August 22nd Magnolia ISD has failed to post a notice of the vote canvass? Many have called or emailed the district asking when the canvass would be held. The district has refused to respond to any request for this information.
Magnolia ISD plans to hold their regular board meeting Monday, August 27th @ 6:30 pm. If their plans are to hold the canvass at that time is still up for question.
Does Magnolia ISD think they are above the law?
