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

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consideration and approval of an order cancelling a bond election for the South Texas Water Authority and resolving other matters incident and related to the cancellation. Mr. Marez stated that at the February 10, 2026, the Board approved an order calling for a special bond election to seck voter approval for funding infrastructure costs and related expenses necessary 1o operate and manage STWA. The proposed election was scheduled for May 2, 2026 however, due to factors beyond STWA’s control, not all needed requirements were met within the necessary timeline, and the election cannot be held as originally scheduled. He recommended . approval of an order canceling the May 2, 2026 bond election. He added that staff will continue coordination with Kleberg and Nueces Counties for a potential bond election on November 3, 2026. Mr. J. Morales made a motion to approve the order canceling the May 2, 2026 election. Mr. Rodriguez seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.2/10). 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).