YEAR 2026. Pg. 443 Memorandum dated May 29, 2025 from Manager, Regulatory Services and Compliance, Northern Region. (1) Explanation by Lewis H. McMahan and Matthew S. Jalbert. (2) Recommendation: The Utility Services Committee recommends that the Board of Directors approve the following motion: Motion that the Board of Directors: (a) Adopt the Regulatory Services Fee Schedule for Contracts for the period beginning December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026; (b) Adopt the PFAS Quote for testing services effective December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026; and (c) Authorize the General Manager to execute individual Contracts for Regulatory Services between the Trinity River Authority of Texas and entities seeking services. (ITEMS M THROUGH R WERE PRESENTED TO THE RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AT ITS MEETING ON JUNE 18, 2025.)

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.1/10). 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.