8 • WATER_PERMITSBrazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District (Brazos County)

Discussion and possible action regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between the Texas

Presented in: Approved Minutes | Permit Hearing & Regular Meeting| December 5, 2019 on 2019-12-05

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.9/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (3 - 0)

“A motion was made by Bill Harris, second by Mark Carrabba to approve the resolution as presented to the Board. The motion passed with a 6-2 vote.”

Jayson Barfknecht

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

YES

Stephen Cast

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

YES

Mark Carrabba

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

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and possible action regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and the District addressing plugging of abandoned or deteriorated water wells. A motion was made by Bill Harris, second by Mark Carrabba to approve the resolution as presented to the Board. The motion passed with a 6-2 vote. Directors Jayson Barfknecht and David Stratta opposed.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.