G.2 • WATER_DISTRICTEdwards Aquifer Authority (Bexar County)

Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve a forbearance agreement with Evan B. Mathis and wife, Betty K. Mathis and Jamie Ann Mathis for Edwards groundwater withdrawal rights for the Voluntary Irrigation Suspension Program

Presented in: Edwards Aquifer Authority - Board of Directors (October 06, 2026) on 2026-10-06

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 4.5/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (2 - 0)

“A motion was made by Director Yanta, seconded by Director Persyn, the board approve a VISPO forbearance agreement for permitted Edwards groundwater rights between the EAA and Evan B. Mathis and wife, Betty K. Mathis and Jamie Ann Mathis in the total amount of not less than $17,334.00 and not to exceed $68,694.00 for the Voluntary Irrigation Suspension Program Option in support of the Edwards Aquif”

Scott Yanta

Director, District 10 (District 10)

YES

Russell Persyn

Director, District 13 (District 13)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Director Yanta, seconded by Director Persyn, the board approve a VISPO forbearance agreement for permitted Edwards groundwater rights between the EAA and Evan B. Mathis and wife, Betty K. Mathis and Jamie Ann Mathis in the total amount of not less than $17,334.00 and not to exceed $68,694.00 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 EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.5/10). 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).