Discussion of Alternative Water Sources. Mr. Marez reported that at this point, the Board has been presented several options on alternative sources of water and added that Mr. Greg Szuman of Willatt & Flickinger was present by Zoom to discuss the matter with the Board. Mr. Rogelio Rodriguez, Water Finance Exchange, noted that providing an additional water source can be funded by the state and he would like to target December 2024 for a decision from the Board on what to request from the state. Mr. Graveley announced that the Board would convene in Closed Session at 5:39 p.m. pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code to discuss water sources and the City of Corpus Christi Water Supply Contract with the Authority’s attorney, The Board reconvened in Open Session at 6:18 p.m. No action was taken during Closed Session. Mr. Galvan made a motion to authorize Mr. Marez and management to engage in a water study on behalf of South Texas Water Authority. Mr. Rodriguez seconded. All voted in favor.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.5/10). 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.