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9 • REGULARGuadalupe County Groundwater Conservation District (Guadalupe County)

Discussion and possible action to approve renewal of IRR-2021-WX-13: Justin

Presented in: Board of Directors Regular Meeting - May 14, 2026 on 2026-05-14
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 2.9/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Motion to approve Discussion and possible action to approve renewal of IRR-2021-WX-13: Justin”
JS
Jeff Schuehle
Director, District 1 (District 1)
YES
AR
A Robert Raetzsch
Director, District 2 (District 2)
YES
RC
Rebecca Clark
Director, District 3 (District 3)
YES
JN
Jamie Nielson
Director, District 4 (District 4)
YES
CA
Chris Ayotte
Director, District 5 (District 5)
YES
HS
Hilmar Starcke
Director, District 6 (District 6)
YES
MM
Matt Miranda
Director, District 7 (District 7)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and possible action to approve renewal of IRR-2021-WX-13: Justin Ramirez for 11 AF/YR from the Wilcox Aquifer for an additional five years [July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031] – Ms. Cochran stated Mr. Ramirez’s permit meets the District’s requirements for renewal under Rule 5.3(g). Motion to renew Mr. Ramirez’s permit for an additional five years by Mr. Schuehle. Seconded by Mr. Ayotte. Motion passed.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.9/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).