REPORTS

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

REPORTS A. Kelley Cochran: General Manager Report – Ms. Cochran began by announcing the promotion of Ms. Hrncir to the position of Executive Administrator and congratulating her in her new role. The former Education and Outreach position has been dissolved, and all staff will continue to promote education and outreach efforts without a dedicated position. Additionally, Carly’s title has been changed from Administrative Assistant to Geoscience to better represent her role on our team. o Association updates – Ms. Cochran was re-elected to serve another two- year term on the board of directors of the geoscience division of TGWA at the annual conference held last week in San Marcos. GCGCD staff joined the Texas Women in Groundwater tour of the state Capitol followed by a panel discussion moderated by Texas Water Foundation discussing water policy; Ms. Cochran will be attending the Texas Water Association annual conference in March and will be attending the GCGCD March 12th board meeting virtually from the event; TAGD Leadership Retreat will be held March 23-25. As Parliamentarian and Edwards-Carrizo Caucus representative, Ms. Cochran will be attending; GMA 13: On January 15th, TWDB released GAM 3.1 for the southern portion of CWQCS – next GMA 13 meeting is Friday, February 13. Deadline to propose DFCs is May 1, 2026. Lastly, Ms. Cochran gave a brief update on the House Natural Resource Committee meeting held February 10th. TAGD was invited to give testi