12. General Manager's Report General Manager Kubinski reported on several items: e The District's 25th anniversary celebration is scheduled for January 21, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the District office. The event will include demonstrations of equipment and water testing, along with literature and handouts. e Kubinski mentioned the TML claim center report on the District's auto insurance. e He noted that the Texas Water Development Board is offering grants for infrastructure lanning, with over $1 billion available. e He also discussed GCD grant funding available through the Texas Water Development Board, with $7.5 million to be distributed to groundwater conservation districts in amounts between $50,000 and $300,000. The application period runs from January 16 through March 13, and the District is considering several potential projects, including Phase 3 of the Cypress Creek study, studies of the Pedernales River springs, and research on the Little Blanco River. e Kubinski shared information about appointments to the Blanco Central Appraisal District Board, noting that Lanny Counts was among those appointed. e He reported on a proposed annexation by Johnson City of a 50-acre property off Highway 290. e Kubinski shared news articles about the District's drought status and data centers being developed in neighboring counties, noting that data centers could potentially come to Blanco County as well.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.4/10). 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.