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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Harris County, TX
Baytown Area Water Authority
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.1488
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$5.5M
+2.5% YoY • +14.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$62.77M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.2 pts
1Y: +1.0 pts • 10Y: +1.6 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +3.1 pts
93.3 (A+) → 96.4 (A+)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.5% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+14.5% (5Y)
10Y: +29.9% • Since '00: +97.2%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0065
FY 22: $0.1553 → FY 27: $0.1488
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 93.3 (A+)'10: 94 (A+)'17: 94.8 (A+)'22: 95.2 (A+)'27: 96.4 (A+)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $2.8M'10: $3.6M'17: $4.2M'22: $4.8M'27: $5.5M
Elected & Governing Officials (8)
AL
Alyssa Linares
Director, Place 3
cityclerk@baytown.org
AJ
Angela Jackson
Director, Place 2
cityclerk@baytown.org
BB
Brenda Bradley Smith
Director, Place 5
cityclerk@baytown.org
BS
Brenda Smith
President
brenda.smith@baytownareawate.tx.gov
DS
David Start, Jr.
Director, At-Large
FM
Frank McKay III
Director, Place 4
cityclerk@baytown.org
JS
Jimmy Smith
Secretary
cityclerk@baytown.org
LR
Lesia Robinson
Director, Resident ETJ
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.5% YoYFreedom Score: 96.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Baytown Area Water Authority
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($5,468,401) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.148800 per $100 valuation) for Baytown Area Water Authority. Source: Harris County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$5.5M
General Fund
$1.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.3M
00
Public Works: $0.8M (15%)
0Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1488 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 95.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Baytown Area Water Authority
Official PDFAdopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Baytown Area Water Authority (Harris County) totaling $5,335,025 ($1,067,005 Maintenance & Operations; $4,268,020 I&S Bond Debt Service). Certified Bond Review Board / SPDPID Principal Debt Outstanding: $62,765,000. Funded under an adopted property tax rate of $0.1500 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$5.3M
General Fund
$1.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.3M
00
Public Works: $0.8M (15%)
0Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1500 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.4% YoYFreedom Score: 95.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Baytown Area Water Authority
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($5,169,598) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.150000 per $100 valuation) for Baytown Area Water Authority. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.
Total Appropriation
$5.2M
General Fund
$1.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.1M
Public Works: $0.8M (15%)
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1500 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.1% YoYFreedom Score: 95.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Baytown Area Water Authority
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Baytown Area Water Authority (Harris County) totaling $5,049,422. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1514 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$5.0M
General Fund
$1.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.0M
Public Works: $0.8M (15%)
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.15135 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 95.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Baytown Area Water Authority
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Baytown Area Water Authority (Harris County) totaling $4,898,071. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1524 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$4.9M
General Fund
$1.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.9M
Public Works: $0.7M (15%)
Administration: $0.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.152409 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baytown Area Water Autho...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baytown Area Water Autho...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baytown Area Water Autho...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baytown Area Water Autho...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baytown Area Water Autho...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baytown Area Water Autho...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baytown Area Water Autho...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baytown Area Water Autho...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baytown Area Water Autho...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baytown Area Water Autho...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baytown Area Water Autho...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Baytown Area Water Autho...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Baytown Area Water Authority
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 Baytown Area Water Authority Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Place 2
Angela Jackson WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Secretary
Jimmy Smith WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 5
Brenda Bradley Smith WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 3
Alyssa Linares WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Place 4
Frank McKay III WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Resident ETJ
Lesia Robinson WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, At-Large
David Start, Jr. WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)President
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
70.0% (298 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
30.0% (127 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
71.0% (314 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
29.0% (128 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
62.0% (158 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
38.0% (97 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
63.0% (268 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
37.0% (157 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
54.0% (147 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
46.0% (125 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
58.0% (158 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
42.0% (114 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
68.0% (324 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
32.0% (152 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
63.0% (332 votes)Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
37.0% (195 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
66.0% (180 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
34.0% (92 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
71.0% (278 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
29.0% (113 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
55.0% (168 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
45.0% (138 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
59.0% (160 votes)Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
41.0% (112 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
61.0% (301 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
39.0% (192 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
62.0% (242 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
38.0% (149 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
67.0% (159 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
33.0% (79 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
70.0% (262 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
30.0% (112 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
69.0% (258 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
31.0% (116 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
60.0% (173 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
40.0% (116 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
59.0% (251 votes)Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
41.0% (174 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
55.0% (243 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
45.0% (199 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
59.0% (281 votes)David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
41.0% (195 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
71.0% (217 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
29.0% (89 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
70.0% (250 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
30.0% (107 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Baytown Area Water Authority Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
President (At-Large)
Brenda Smith (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (282 votes)Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (109 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (326)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Baytown Area Water Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead2026-09-16 • Regular SESSION
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10: 5. MANAGER'S REPORT6: d. Consider a resolution authorizing the second and final renewal of the Liquid Ferric Chloride chemical contract with PVS Technologies, Inc.7: e. Consider a resolution authorizing the second and final renewal of the Liquid Zinc Sodium Polyphosphate chemical contract with Shannon Chemical Corporation.8: f. Consider a resolution authorizing the second and final renewal of the Liquid Chlorine chemical contract with PVS DX, Inc.9: 4. REPORTS1: BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY NOTICE OF MEETING   BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 2: 3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS3: a. Consider a resolution authorizing the second and final renewal of the Liquid Ammonium Sulfate chemical contract with Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC.4: b. Consider a resolution authorizing the second and final renewal of the Liquid Cationic Polymer chemical contract with Polydyne Inc.5: c. Consider a resolution authorizing the second and final renewal of the Liquid Sodium Hydroxide chemical contract with Univar Solutions USA, LLC.2026-08-19 • Regular SESSION
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1: BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY NOTICE OF MEETING   BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER2: 2. MINUTES3: 3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS4: 4. REPORTS5: 5. MANAGER'S REPORT2026-07-15 • Regular SESSION
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1: BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY NOTICE OF MEETING   BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 2: 2. MINUTES3: 4. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS4: c. Consider a resolution authorizing the submission of a Texas Water Development Board Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) application for the Alternate Water Source Feasibility Study.5: 5. REPORTS6: 6. MANAGERS REPORT2026-06-17 • Regular SESSION
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1: BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY NOTICE OF MEETING   BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 5:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY 2: 2. MINUTES3: 4. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS4: a. Consider a resolution authorizing an agreement for legal services with Baker Wotring LLP for review of legal and regulatory issues, and provide options and technical support, for water supply evaluation and study.5: 5. REPORTS6: 6. MANAGER'S REPORT2026-06-10 • Regular SESSION
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2026-05-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Baytown Area Water Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-04-15 • Regular SESSION
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4: d. Consider a resolution authorizing the first renewal of the Liquid Chlorine chemical contract with PVS DX, Inc.5: e. Consider a resolution authorizing the first renewal of the Liquid Ammonium Sulfate chemical contract with Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC.1: 2. MINUTES2: 3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS3: a. Consider a resolution appointing authorized representatives to execute supply agreements with retail electric providers.6: f. Consider a resolution authorizing the first renewal of the Liquid Cationic Polymer chemical contract with Polydyne Inc.7: 4. MANAGER'S REPORT8: 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION9: a. Recess into and conduct an executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice of the City's Attorney(s).2026-03-18 • Regular SESSION
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2025-12-10 • Regular SESSION
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2025-11-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Baytown Area Water Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment5: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-10-08 • Regular SESSION
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2025-09-17 • Regular SESSION
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1: 2. BUSINESS ITEMS2: 3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS3: a. Consider a resolution authorizing the first renewal of the As-Needed Liquid Ferric Chloride agreement with PVS Technologies, Inc.4: b. Consider a resolution authorizing the first renewal of the As-Needed Liquid Sodium Hydroxide agreement with Univar Solutions USA, LLC.5: 4. REPORTS6: 5. MANAGER'S REPORT2025-08-27 • Regular SESSION
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1: 3. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS2: c. Consider a resolution authorizing the Seventh Amendment to the Water Supply Contract with the City of Baytown to extend the Contractual Term.3: d. Consider a resolution authorizing the first renewal of the As-Needed Zinc Sodium Polyphosphate agreement with Shannon Chemical Corporation.4: e. Consider a resolution authorizing the first renewal of the As-Needed Hydrofluorosilicic Acid agreement for Shannon Chemical Corporation.5: 4. REPORTS6: 5. MANAGER'S REPORT2025-07-16 • Regular SESSION
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2025-06-25 • Regular SESSION
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2025-05-07 • Regular SESSION
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2025-04-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Baytown Area Water Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-03-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Baytown Area Water Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment5: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-02-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Baytown Area Water Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment5: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-01-30 • Regular SESSION
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2024-12-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Baytown Area Water Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2024-11-20 • Regular SESSION