D.1 • WATER_DISTRICTEdwards Aquifer Authority (Bexar County)

Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve a forbearance agreement with Larry V. Emerson and Michael E. McHugh for Edwards groundwater withdrawal rights for the Voluntary Irrigation Suspension Program Option in support of th

Presented in: Edwards Aquifer Authority - Permits/Enforcement Committee (July 28, 2026) on 2026-07-28

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.7/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (16 - 0)

“A motion was made by Director Yanta, seconded by Director Cargil, the board approve a VISPO forbearance agreement for permitted Edwards groundwater rights between the EAA and Larry V. Emerson and Michael E. McHugh in the total amount of not less than $20,750.69 and not to exceed $82,234.21 for the Voluntary Irrigation Suspension Program Option in support of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Director Yanta, seconded by Director Cargil, the board approve a VISPO forbearance agreement for permitted Edwards groundwater rights between the EAA and Larry V. Emerson and Michael E. McHugh in the total amount of not less than $20,750.69 and not to exceed $82,234.21 for the Voluntary Irrigation Suspension Program Option in support of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan, and authorizing the General Manager to execute the Agreement. The motion passed without opposition.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.7/10). 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.