Consideration and approval of an order calling a bond election for the South Texas Water

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Consideration and approval of an order calling a bond election for the South Texas Water Authority, making provision for the conduct of the election, and resolving other matters incident and related to such election. STWA Regular Meeting Minutes February 10, 2026 Page 2 Mr. Graveley and Mr. D, Morales asked about efforts to inform the public and if town halls would be held. Mr. Marez responded that once the Board approves calling an election, staff will begin working on scheduling informative sessions with the public. Mr. J. Morales urged the board to listen to the presentation before making a decision. Mr. Bobby Villarreal, Estrada-Hinojosa, provided an overview of the bond referendum. He stated that a balance of approximately $2,400,000 remains on STWA’s 2013 bonds., He added that in 2022 STWA’s total tax rate was 8.2 cents and currently the rate is 5.97 cents. He reviewed the propositions and summarized that the impact on the tax rate is about $0.095 per $100 of taxable value annually or $7.92 per month on a home valued at $100,000. He noted that adding the $10,000,000 TWDB grant to the calculation drops the tax rate to $0.08 per $100 of taxable value. Mr. J. Morales pointed out that ultimately the decision is up to the taxpayers and STWA can provide options and information at public meetings. He moved to approve an order calling a bond election for the South Texas Water Authority, making provision for the conduct of the election, and resolving other m

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