Consider recommendation from the Executive Committee to approve an Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan FY2026 Funding Application Amendment submitted by the City of San Marcos/Texas State University and associated 2026 EAA Operating Budget amendment

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Director Hutchins, seconded by Secretary Sanborn, the board adopt Resolution and Order No. 03-26-139 of the Edwards Aquifer Authority Board of Directors approving an amendment to the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan FY2026 Funding Application for the City of San Marcos/Texas State increasing the funding request from $616,600 to $625,478.70 and amending the 2026 EAA Operating Budget accordingly. The motion passed without opposition. [Attached and made a part of these minutes.]

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 9.0/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).