TRICK OR TAX? Boerne’s “For Schools” Campaign Exposed
🎃 TRICK OR TAX?
The “For Boerne Schools” Campaign That’s Pulling More Tricks Than Treats
It’s Halloween in Boerne, and while kids are out collecting candy, there’s another group collecting something else: money. 💸
Only this time, the treats aren’t local.
👀 The Money Trail Is… Spooky
If you peek behind the curtain (or just look at their own Texas Ethics Commission filings , you’ll notice something strange.
Most of the money doesn’t come from Boerne at all.
It comes from big-city architecture and construction firms the same ones who cash in when new schools get built.
They fund the campaign.
We get the bill.
Now that’s a trick.
🏃♀️ And Poof, The Money Disappears
Instead of keeping it local, the PAC ships money right back out to out-of-town political consultants and advertising firms who run bond and tax campaigns all over Texas.
You can see this pattern in their spending records published by the Texas Ethics Commission.
So the “support our schools” message?
It’s being marketed to Boerne residents by people who’ve probably never even set foot in Boerne.
That’s not community support. That’s campaign outsourcing.
🧮 The Math Doesn’t Even Add Up
Their reports read like a bad ghost story: money appears, disappears, and reappears without explanation.
At one point, the “For Boerne Schools” PAC reported zero dollars remaining, then weeks later spent thousands more.
Either they’re terrible at math, or there’s some fiscal hocus-pocus going on.
🧭 The Pattern Is Clear
Across every report, the story stays the same:
💵 Money flows in from outside Boerne.
📤 Money flows right back out of Boerne.
📢 And it’s all being used to convince Boerne taxpayers to raise their own taxes.
That’s not grassroots. That’s gaslighting with a Halloween twist.
📂 Don’t Take Our Word For It
Scroll through the official reports from the Texas Ethics Commission they’re public for a reason.
You’ll see big-city donors, non-local consultants, and a vanishing act that would make a magician blush.
Because this Halloween, the only thing scarier than a haunted house is a PAC that can’t balance a checkbook. 👻
🗳️ What This Means For Boerne
This isn’t about being against schools.
It’s about being for transparency — and making sure Boerne’s dollars stay in Boerne.
Before you vote, ask yourself one question:
“Who really benefits from this bond — our classrooms, or the consultants?”
According to the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Texas school district debt has risen by more than $66 billion in the last decade. When the money leaves local hands, the costs come right back to the community in the form of higher taxes.
💭 Bottom Line
The “For Boerne Schools” PAC wants to sound local, but their financial filings tell another story — one where out-of-town firms pull the strings and Boerne taxpayers foot the bill.
Supporting our schools should never mean writing blank checks to outside interests.
📣 Final Thought
Boerne deserves honesty, not smoke and mirrors.
Check the filings yourself, follow the money, and decide what feels right for our town.
Because sometimes, the scariest thing on Halloween isn’t what’s hiding in the shadows — it’s what’s written in the fine print.
🗳️ Call To Action
📌 Get informed before you vote — check the official reports yourself and decide.
Visit the Texas Ethics Commission’s PAC reports and see where every dollar came from and where it went.
#VoteNoOnVATRE #BoerneLife #BoerneISD
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I find official information about PAC campaign finances in Texas?
A: All political action committees in Texas, including “For Boerne Schools,” must file detailed finance reports with the Texas Ethics Commission. These filings show contributions, expenditures, and cash balances, allowing the public to see exactly where political money is coming from and how it’s being used.
Q: Are out-of-town contributions common in school bond campaigns?
A: Yes. According to the Texas Public Policy Foundation, construction and architecture firms from larger cities frequently fund local bond PACs. This happens because those firms stand to benefit when new projects are approved, meaning voters often face a conflict of interest disguised as community support.
Q: How much school bond debt does Texas currently have?
A: As of 2023, Texas school district bond debt exceeds $185 billion, up from $118 billion in 2015. That’s roughly $33,500 per student statewide — one of the highest totals in the nation. This trend highlights why transparency in local bond campaigns is critical before approving new debt.
Q: Can voters see how PAC money is spent?
A: Absolutely. The Texas Ethics Commission requires every PAC to report expenditures. These filings show how much is paid to consultants, advertising agencies, or campaign staff. Reviewing this information helps voters decide whether money supports local causes or outside vendors.
Q: Does this mean all PACs are bad?
A: Not necessarily. PACs can serve legitimate purposes, such as raising awareness or supporting community initiatives. However, when a PAC claiming to represent a local issue receives most of its funding from outside the community, it’s fair to question whether it truly speaks for local residents or outside stakeholders.
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