Authorization to extend professional services support agreement with High Touch Technologies. Mr. Marez presented an updated technology support proposal from High Touch Technologies and explained to the Board that STWA’s previous agreement with High Touch has expired. He asked the Board to consider approval of a 60-month agreement in order to receive the best pricing, He added that continuing the partnership with High Touch will strengthen cybersecurity, improve reliability and provide predictable IT costs. Mr. J. Morales made a motion to approve the 60- month agreement with High Touch, Ms. Garza seconded and the motion passed by unanimous vote.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.1/10). 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.