D.1 • WATER_DISTRICTEdwards Aquifer Authority (Bexar County)

Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve a contract renewal with Eurofins Environmental Testing South Central LLC, for analytical laboratory services in the amount not to exceed $230,000.

Presented in: Edwards Aquifer Authority - Research & Technology Committee (April 28, 2026) on 2026-04-28

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (2 - 0)

“A motion was made by Director Persyn, seconded by Secretary Sanborn, the Research & Technology Committee recommend the board adopt a resolution and order of the Edwards Aquifer Authority Board of Directors approving the renewal of Contract No. 23-018-AMS between the EAA and Eurofins Environmental Testing South Central LLC, for analytical laboratory services in the amount not to exceed $230,000, fo”

Rachel Sanborn

Director, District 1 (District 1)

YES

Russell Persyn

Director, District 13 (District 13)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Director Persyn, seconded by Secretary Sanborn, the Research & Technology Committee recommend the board adopt a resolution and order of the Edwards Aquifer Authority Board of Directors approving the renewal of Contract No. 23-018-AMS between the EAA and Eurofins Environmental Testing South Central LLC, for analytical laboratory services in the amount not to exceed $230,000, for the period May 31, 2026 through May 31, 2027. The motion passed without opposition.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.5/10). 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.