INVESTIGATIONS U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. Pg. 149 Memorandum dated May 15, 2023 from Executive Manager, TSBP. (1) Explanation by Amir A. Rupani and Glenn C. Clingenpeel. (2) Recommendation: The Resources Development Committee recommends that the Board of Directors approve the following motion: Motion that the Board of Directors: (a) Authorize the General Manager to execute the Joint Funding Agreement between the Trinity River Authority of Texas and the U.S. Geological Survey for water resources investigations in the upper Trinity Basin; and 5 (b) Authorize the General Manager to execute the Joint Funding Agreement between the Trinity River Authority of Texas and the U.S. Geological Survey for water resources investigations in the lower Trinity River and Lake Livingston. (ITEMS H THROUGH Z WERE PRESENTED TO THE UTILITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AT ITS MEETING ON JUNE 20, 2023.)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 5.1/10). 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.