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13 • REGULARSouth Texas Water Authority (Kleberg County)

Appointment ofSTWA Director to serve as STWA's Coastal Bend Council of

Presented in: Board of Directors Regular Meeting - April 22, 2025 on 2025-04-22
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.8/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (10 - 0)
“Motion to approve Appointment ofSTWA Director to serve as STWA's Coastal Bend Council of”
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

Appointment ofSTWA Director to serve as STWA's Coastal Bend Council of Governments representative. Mr. Marez stated he had been contacted by the Coastal Bend Council of Governments about designating a representative. Mr. Morales stated that he has more time available and is willing to represent the Authority. Mr. Graveley said he can serve as a backup. Ms. Pena said she is willing to attend if Mr. Graveley is not available. Mr. Graveley made a motion to appoint Mr. Morales as the primaty member and Ms. Pena as an alternate. Mr. Rodriguez seconded and all voted in favor.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). 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.