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10 • FINANCIALSouth Texas Water Authority (Kleberg County)

TCAP Strategic Hedging Program.

Presented in: Board of Directors Regular Meeting - October 27, 2025 on 2025-10-27
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.2/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (10 - 0)
“Motion to approve TCAP Strategic Hedging Program.”
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

TCAP Strategic Hedging Program. Ms, Wagner presented information on the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power (TCAP) and the Strategic Hedging Program (SHP). She explained that through this program, TCAP has been purchasing energy for at least 24 months in advance to lock in the best rates and long-term stability for TCAP members. She added that although no Board action is required to continue participation, she requests that the Board formally vote to continue membership. Mr. J. Morales made a motion for STWA to remain a member for another five years. Ms. Rodgers seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.2/10). 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.