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15 • FINANCIALSouth Texas Water Authority (Kleberg County)

Resolution 25-10. Resolution of Commitment to the Coastal Bend Water Alliance.

Presented in: Board of Directors Regular Meeting - March 25, 2025 on 2025-03-25
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.9/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (10 - 0)
“Motion to approve Resolution 25-10. Resolution of Commitment to the Coastal Bend Water Alliance.”
BB
Brandon Barrera
President
YES
JM
YES
IG
Imelda Garza
Secretary/Treasurer
YES
FG
Frances Garcia
Vice-President
YES
AN
YES
JM
Joe Morales
Director, Place 3
YES
DM
Daniel Morales
Director, Place 4
YES
AR
Arturo Rodriguez
Director, Place 5
YES
PA
Patsy A. Rodgers
Director, Place 1
YES
TL
Tanya Lawhon
Director, Place 2
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Resolution 25-10. Resolution of Commitment to the Coastal Bend Water Alliance. Mr. Marez explained that in response to the urgent need for coordinated action, regional leaders have proposed the formation of the Coastal Bend Water Alliance, a unified coalition of cities, counties, industries and economic stakeholders dedicated to securing reliable and resilient water supplies for the region. He asked that the Board consider adoption of Resolution 25-10 to fo1mally join the Coastal Bend Water Alliance and endorse a unified regional approach to water supply development. Mr. Graveley made a motion to adopt Resolution 25-10, Mr. Rodriguez seconded and all voted in favor.

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.