2 • WATER_PERMITSBrazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District (Brazos County)

Discussion and possible action on the following Drilling/Operating Permit Application:

Presented in: Approved Minutes | Permit Hearing & Regular Board Meeting | April 9, 2026 on 2026-04-09

Official Roll-Call Vote

Routine / Procedural • 0.0 Score Impact

PASSED (7 - 0)

“A motion was made by Mark Carrabba, second by John Elliott to approve the Operating Permit for High Prairie Holdings LLC for 100 ac-ft/yr at a maximum rate of 120 gpm for Agricultural use as presented to the Board. The well produces from the Yegua-Jackson Aquifer. The motion passed unanimously.”

John Elliott

Director, Robertson County (Rural Water) (Robertson County (Rural Water))

YES

Jayson Barfknecht

Director, Brazos County (Agricultural) (Brazos County (Agricultural))

YES

Lisa Rolke

Director, Brazos County (College Station) (Brazos County (College Station))

YES

Stephen Cast

Director, Brazos County (Bryan) (Brazos County (Bryan))

YES

Gary Mechler

Director, Robertson County (Agricultural) (Robertson County (Agricultural))

YES

Jeff Kennedy

Director, Brazos County (Rural Water) (Brazos County (Rural Water))

YES

Mark Carrabba

Director, Robertson County (Industrial) (Robertson County (Industrial))

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2. Discussion and possible action on the following Drilling/Operating Permit Application: e One (1) Drilling/Operating permit for High Prairie Holdings LLC: Well #1 (BVDO-0430): Located at: N 30.46077778° W 96.25258333° 1.34 miles S of the intersection of FM 2154 and High Prairie Road in Brazos County. Total maximum annual production from the water well is 100 ac-ft/yr at a maximum rate of 120 gpm for Agricultural use. The well produces from the Yegua-Jackson Aquifer. A motion was made by Mark Carrabba, second by John Elliott to approve the Operating Permit for High Prairie Holdings LLC for 100 ac-ft/yr at a maximum rate of 120 gpm for Agricultural use as presented to the Board. The well produces from the Yegua-Jackson Aquifer. The motion passed unanimously.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

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