RESOLUTION NO. R-1712 AND FORM TWDB-0201. Pg. 159 Memorandum dated November 3, 2025 from General Manager. (1) Explanation by J. Kevin Ward. (2) Recommendation: The Administration and Audit Committee recommends that the Board of Directors approve the following motion: 7 Motion that the Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. R-1712 requesting financial participation from the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing the filing of an application for financial participation; and making certain findings in connection therewith, and also authorize the President of the Board of Directors to execute TWDB Form TWDB-0201A. [ITEM N INVOLVES PERSONNEL MATTERS AND IS EXEMPT FROM THE OPEN MEETING REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. THE TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONVOKE AN EXECUTIVE, OR CLOSED, SESSION ON THE FOREGOING ITEM SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551, SUBCHAPTER E, AND PURSUANT TO TEX. GOVT CODE SEC. 551.074. ANY FINAL DECISION, ACTION OR VOTE MUST BE DONE IN OPEN SESSION.]

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.2/10). 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.