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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Guadalupe County, TX

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 96.4/100▲ +1.3 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #549 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #544 (TIER 5 RURAL)
Fiscal Restraint
91.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
100/100
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.1491
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.1M
+1.6% YoY • +13.6% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Elected & Governing Officials (9)

DP
Dennis Patillo
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
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EV
Emanuel Valdez
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
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JC
James Cohoon
Director, Place 7 (Place 7)
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JS
Jennifer Storm
Director, Place 9 (Place 9)
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JC
John Cyrier
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
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RB
Robert Blaschke
Director, Place 6 (Place 6)
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SO
Sheila Old
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
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SE
Steve Ehrig
Director, Place 8 (Place 8)
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WC
William Carbonara
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+1.6% YoYFreedom Score: 96.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 9, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($96,530) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.149100 per $100 valuation) for Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. Source: Guadalupe County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
00
00
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1491 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 95.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (Guadalupe County) totaling $95,000 ($95,000 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service). Funded under an adopted property tax rate of $0.1500 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
00
00
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
0
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1500 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.4% YoYFreedom Score: 95.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($92,054) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.150000 per $100 valuation) for Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1500 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 95.2 (A+)• Adopted Sep 11, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (Guadalupe County) totaling $89,932. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1517 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.15165 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 95.2 (A+)• Adopted Sep 11, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (Guadalupe County) totaling $87,169. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1539 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.153925 / $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
FY 2027$0.10M(+1.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.1491Freedom: 96.4 (A+)
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FY 2026$0.10M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.1500Freedom: 95.3 (A+)
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FY 2025$0.09M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.1500Freedom: 95.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.09M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.15165Freedom: 95.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.09M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.153925Freedom: 95.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.08M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.155618Freedom: 95.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2021$0.08M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.157019Freedom: 95.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2020$0.08M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.158903Freedom: 95 (A+)
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FY 2019$0.08M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.161763Freedom: 94.9 (A+)
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FY 2018$0.08M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.164513Freedom: 94.9 (A+)
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FY 2017$0.07M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.165665Freedom: 94.8 (A+)
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FY 2016$0.07M(+3.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.166328Freedom: 94.7 (A+)
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FY 2015$0.07M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.16533Freedom: 94.6 (A+)
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FY 2014$0.07M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.165165Freedom: 94.5 (A+)
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FY 2013$0.07M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.165991Freedom: 94.5 (A+)
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FY 2012$0.07M(+3.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.166821Freedom: 94.4 (A+)
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FY 2011$0.06M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.166654Freedom: 94.4 (A+)
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FY 2010$0.06M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.166987Freedom: 94.3 (A+)
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FY 2009$0.06M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.16682Freedom: 94.2 (A+)
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FY 2008$0.06M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.16732Freedom: 94.1 (A+)
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FY 2007$0.06M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.166818Freedom: 94 (A+)
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FY 2006$0.06M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.166318Freedom: 93.9 (A+)
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FY 2005$0.06M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.165653Freedom: 93.8 (A+)
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FY 2004$0.05M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.165984Freedom: 93.6 (A+)
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FY 2003$0.05M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.16698Freedom: 93.5 (A+)
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FY 2002$0.05M(+2.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.167648Freedom: 93.5 (A+)
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FY 2001$0.05M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.167648Freedom: 93.4 (A+)
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FY 2000$0.05M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.0MTax Rate: $0.169157Freedom: 93.4 (A+)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Guadalupe-Blanco River 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 — Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Guadalupe-Blanco River A...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Guadalupe-Blanco River 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 — Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Guadalupe-Blanco River A...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Guadalupe-Blanco River 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 — Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Guadalupe-Blanco River A...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Guadalupe-Blanco River 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 — Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Guadalupe-Blanco River A...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Guadalupe-Blanco River A...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Guadalupe-Blanco River 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 — Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Guadalupe-Blanco River A...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Guadalupe-Blanco River 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 — Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Guadalupe-Blanco River A...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Guadalupe-Blanco River 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 Guadalupe-Blanco River 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 — Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Guadalupe-Blanco River A...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Guadalupe-Blanco River A...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Guadalupe-Blanco River 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 — Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Guadalupe-Blanco River A...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Guadalupe-Blanco River 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 — Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Guadalupe-Blanco River A...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Guadalupe-Blanco River 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 Guadalupe-Blanco River 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 — Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Guadalupe-Blanco River A...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Guadalupe-Blanco River 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 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 6 (Place 6)
Robert Blaschke WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
Sheila Old WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
John Cyrier WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
Emanuel Valdez WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 9 (Place 9)
Jennifer Storm WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
Dennis Patillo WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 7 (Place 7)
James Cohoon WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 8 (Place 8)
Steve Ehrig WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
64.0% (163 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (92 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
68.0% (185 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (87 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
64.0% (337 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (190 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
71.0% (290 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (118 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
56.0% (248 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (194 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
60.0% (265 votes)
Michael R. Vance
40.0% (177 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
68.0% (301 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
54.0% (211 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (180 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
69.0% (270 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (121 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
54.0% (184 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (156 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
56.0% (200 votes)
Michael R. Vance
44.0% (157 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
66.0% (236 votes)
David C. Morales
34.0% (121 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
61.0% (249 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (159 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
58.0% (217 votes)
David C. Morales
42.0% (157 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
67.0% (159 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (79 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
67.0% (353 votes)
Michael R. Vance
33.0% (174 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
61.0% (166 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (106 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
70.0% (262 votes)
Michael R. Vance
30.0% (112 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
72.0% (233 votes)
Michael R. Vance
28.0% (90 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
68.0% (208 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (98 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
62.0% (327 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (200 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
59.0% (261 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (181 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
57.0% (300 votes)
David C. Morales
43.0% (227 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
William Carbonara WINNER
56.0% (257 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (202 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (326)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board Meeting (2026-09-09)

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Comments from the public. NOTE: This portion of the meeting is intended for comments from the public on non-agenda item-related topics. Please sign and completely fill out the Attendance Sheet maintai2: Consideration of and possible action approving the minutes of the August 19, 2026, Board Meeting.3: Consideration of and possible action approving the monthly financial report for August 2026.4: Consideration of and possible action approving the monthly operations report for August 2026.5: Consideration of and possible action approving Directors’ expense vouchers for August 2026. GENERAL MANAGER/CEO ITEMS6: The General Manager/CEO and staff may report on, and the Board may discuss, executive reports and/or issues relating to GBRA activities including without limitation, the following: Safety Update, GBRA7: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the General Manager/CEO to initiate administrative processes with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to negotiate and finalize components of an8: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the G eneral Manager/CEO to negotiate and execute an interruptible water supply contract for up to 1,000 acre -feet for one year with J&S Energy Servic9: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the General Manager /CEO to negotiate and execute a Joint Funding Agreement between the United States Geological Survey and the Guadalupe-Blanco River 10: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the General Manager/CEO to negotiate and execute one or more contracts for regulatory and legislative services. DISCUSSION ITEMS11: Discussion and update on Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority’s Strategic Plan.12: Discussion regarding Base Flow Report, Water Quality Index, long -term weather pattern, and condition of the Guadalupe Basin. ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION13: The Board may meet in a closed meeting as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to, sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074,
2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board Meeting (2026-08-19)

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Comments from the public. NOTE: This portion of the meeting is intended for comments from the public on non-agenda item-related topics. Please sign and completely fill out the Attendance Sheet maintai2: Consideration of and possible action approving the minutes of the July 15, 2026, Board Meeting.3: Consideration of and possible action approving the minutes of the July 28, 2026 Board Workshop Meeting.4: Consideration of and possible action approving the minutes of the August 11, 2026 Board Workshop Meeting.5: Consideration of and possible action approving the monthly financial report for July2026: 6. Consideration of and possible action approving the monthly operations report for July 2026.7: Consideration of and possible action approving Directors’ expense vouchers for July 2026. GENERAL MANAGER/CEO ITEMS8: The General Manager/CEO and staff may report on, and the Board may discuss, executive reports and/or issues relating to GBRA activities including without limitation, the following: Safety Update, GBRA9: Consideration of and possible action approving the Fiscal Year 2027 Work Plan and Budget including rates, compensation tables, and asset management program, for the following divisions and giving auth10: Consideration of and possible action adopting two resolutions approving and authorizing the execution of financing agreements with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) relating to financial assist11: Consideration of and possible action approving the use of financial reserves for improvements in the lower basin of the Guadalupe River Basin, necessary improvements at GBRA’s support facilities , and12: Consideration of and possible action approving an amendment to the GBRA Fiscal Year 2026 Work Plan and Budget in the amount of $1,000,000 for increased legal fees and other costs.13: Consideration of and possible action approving a Resolution by the Guadalupe - Blanco River Authority declaring a public necessity for the acquisition of certain water pipeline and drainage easements 14: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the General Manager/CEO to negotiate and execute one or more contracts with the highest -ranked bidder based on a Request for Proposal process, which p15: Consideration of and possible action to ap prove a change order with Garney Construction for the CGSP TX-130 Eastern Pipeline Project in the amount of $168,813.55 for the additional work requested of 16: Consideration of and possible action adopting an Order setting forth regulations relating to the creation of a “no wake” zone for a designated portion of Lake Placid, a Guadalupe-Blanco River Authorit17: Discussion regarding Base Flow Report, Water Quality Index, long -term weather pattern, and condition of the Guadalupe Basin. ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION18: The Board may meet in a closed meeting as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to, sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074,
2026-08-11 • SPECIAL SESSION

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board Meeting (2026-08-11)

2026-07-28 • SPECIAL SESSION

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board Meeting (2026-07-28)

2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board Meeting (2026-07-14)

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Comments from the public. NOTE: This portion of the meeting is intended for comments from the public on non-agenda item-related topics. Please sign and completely fill out the Attendance Sheet maintai2: Consideration of and possible action approving the minutes of the May 20, 2026, Board Meeting.3: Consideration of and possible action approving the minutes of the May 20, 2026 Board Workshop.4: Consideration of and possible action approving the monthly financial report for June 2026.5: Consideration of and possible action approving the monthly ope rations report for June 2026.6: Consideration of and possible action approving Directors’ expense vouchers for June 2026. GENERAL MANAGER/CEO ITEMS7: The General Manager/CEO and staff may report on, and the Board may discuss, executive reports and/or issues relating to GBRA activities including without limitation, the following: Safety Update, GBRA8: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the General Manager/CEO to negotiate and execute a Texas Water Code Section 13.248 Agreeme nt between GBRA and the City of Seguin, pursuant to which Se9: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the General Manager/CEO to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Agreement between the Guadalupe -Blanco River Authority and Guadalupe River Trout Unli10: Consideration of and possible action adopting a resolution requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for the expansion and replacement of certain components of the Western11: Consideration of and possible action to approve a change order with Archer Western Construction for the Sunfield Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion to 0.99 MGD Project in the amount of $203,106.02.12: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the General Manager/CEO to negotiate and execute a contract with the highest ranked bidder based on a Competitive Sealed Proposal process, which provid13: Discussion and presentation of the Fiscal Year 2027 draft Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Work Plan and Budget.14: Discussion regarding Base Flow Report, Water Quality Index, long -term weather pattern, and condition of the Guadalupe Basin. ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION15: The Board may meet in a closed meeting as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code , including, but not limited to, sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074,
2026-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-05-20 • SPECIAL SESSION

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board Meeting (2026-05-20)

2026-05-20 • REGULAR SESSION

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board Meeting (2026-05-20)

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Comments from the public. NOTE: This portion of the meeting is intended for comments from the public on non-agenda item-related topics. Please sign and completely fill out the Attendance Sheet maintai2: Consideration of and possible action approving the minutes of the April 15, 2026, Board Meeting.3: Consideration of and possible action approving the monthly financial report for April 2026.4: Consideration of and possible action approving the monthly operations report for April 2026.5: Consideration of and possible action approving Directors’ exp ense vouchers for April 2026. GENERAL MANAGER/CEO ITEMS6: The General Manager/CEO and staff may report on, and the Board may discuss, executive reports and/or issues relating to GBRA activities including without limitation, the following: Safety Update, GBRA7: Consideration of and possible action a dopting a resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $1,500,000 in aggregate principal amount of Guadalupe -Blanco River Authority Contract Revenue Bond, Serie8: Consideration of and possible action adopting a resolution expressing official intent to use proceeds of tax -exempt obligations to reimburse Guadalupe -Blanco River Authority for costs incurred to de9: Consideration of and possible action authorizing Finance staff members to close bank and investment accounts.10: Consideration of and possible action a uthorizing the General Manager/CEO to negotiate and execute a multi -year agreement for debt and investment management software.11: Consideration of and possible action repealing all previous orders, resolutions, and actions relating to boating, swimming, fishing, and other water -related activities on Lake McQueeney, a GBRA Hydro12: Consideration of and possible action repealing all previous orders, resolutions, and actions relating to boating, swimming, fishing, and other water -related activities on Lake Placid, a GBRA Hydroele13: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the General Manager /CEO to negotiate and execute a memorandum of understanding with Friends of Lake McQueeney related to lake management issues affect14: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the General Manager /CEO to negotiate and execute a memorandum of understanding with Citizens United for Lake Placid related to lake management issues 15: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the General Manager/CEO to negotiate and execute grant contract CO-26-243; Watershed Protection Implementation Grant with the Texas A&M Forest Service.16: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the General Manager/CEO to initiate, and follow through to resolution, litigation, and related efforts to redress losses and/or damages associated with17: Discussion regarding Base Flow Report, Water Quality Index, long -term weather pattern, and condition of the Guadalupe Basin. ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION18: The Board may meet in a closed meeting as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code including, but not limited to, sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074,
2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board Meeting (2026-04-15)

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Welcome re-appointed Director and administer the Oath of Office to William R. Carbonara. PUBLIC COMMENTS2: Comments from the public. NOTE: This portion of the meeting is intended for comments from the public on non-agenda item-related topics. Please sign and completely fill out the Attendance Sheet maintai3: Consideration of and possible action approving the minutes of the March 18, 2026, Board Meeting.4: Consideration of and possible action approving the monthly financial report for March 2026.5: Consideration of and possible action approving the monthly operations report for March 2026.6: Consideration of and possible action approving Directors’ expense vouchers for March 2026. GENERAL MANAGER/CEO ITEMS7: The General Manager/CEO and staff may report on, and the Board may discuss, executive reports and/or issues relating to GBRA activities including without limitation, the following: Safety Update, GBRA8: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the General Manager/CEO to negotiate and execute an agreement for the performance of the financial audit for fiscal year 2026.9: Consideration of and possible action adopting a resolution requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for the WaterSECURE Project ; authorizing the filing of an application10: Consideration of and possible action adopting a Resolution requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for the expansion and replacement of certain components o f the Wester11: Consideration of and possible action adopting a resolution reques ting financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for the Carrizo Groundwater Supply Expansion Project; authorizing the12: Consideration and possible authorization for the General Manager/CEO to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Agreement between Guadalupe -Blanco River Authority (GBRA) and Texas Parks and Wildlife De13: Consideration and possible authorization for the General Manager/CEO to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Agreement between Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servi14: Consideration of and possible action to amend GBRA Board Policy 106 - Board of Directors Committees, to add a provision relating to the responsibilities of the Performance Review Committee. DISCUSSION15: Mid-Year presentation and update on GBRA’s Fiscal Year 2026 Work Plan and Budget.16: Discussion regarding Base Flow Report, Water Quality Index, long -term weather pattern, and condition of the Guadalupe Basin. ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION17: The Board may meet in Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, to discuss one or more of the following matters: a. Any items listed on this agenda; b. Advice from legal c
2026-03-18 • REGULAR SESSION

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board Meeting (2026-03-18)

Parsed Docket Items:
5: Consideration of and possible action approving the monthly operations report for February 2026.1: Consideration of and possible action to form a Performance Review Committee of the Board of Directors and appoint Committee members for calendar year 2026. PUBLIC COMMENTS2: Comments from the public. NOTE: This portion of the meeting is intended for comments from the public on non -agenda item-related topics. Please limit comments to 3 MINUTES. To address the Board, pleas3: Consideration of and possible action approving the minutes of the February 18, 2026, Board Meeting.4: Consideration of and possi ble action approving the monthly financial report for February 2026.6: Consideration of and possible action approving Directors’ expense vouchers for February 2026. GENERAL MANAGER/CEO ITEMS7: The General Manager/CEO and staff may report on, and the Board may discuss, executive reports and/or issues relating to GBRA activities including without limitation, the following: Safety Update, GBRA8: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the General Manager/CEO to negotiate and execute a cooperative agreement between the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Guadalupe-Bl9: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the General Manager/CEO to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Guadalupe-Blanco River Au10: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the General Manager/CEO to negotiate and execute a lease extension between Vistra Corporation and the Guadalupe- Blanco River Authority related to the 11: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the General Manager/CEO to negotiate and execute a Wastewater Service Agreement between the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority and M&A Development relate12: Consideration of and possible action adopting a resolution expressing official intent to use proceeds of tax -exempt obligations to reimburse the Guadalupe -Blanco River Authority for costs incurred t13: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the General Manager/CEO to negotiate and execute a contract to purchase and install blowers for the Buda Wastewater Treatment Plant.14: Consideration of and possible action authorizing the General Manager/CEO to negotiate and execute a contract with the highest ranked bidder based on a Competitive Sealed Proposal process, which provid15: Consideration of and possible action approving a Resolution by the Guadalupe- Blanco River Authority declaring a public necessity for the acquisition of a certain fee estates for improvement to the We16: Discussion regarding the growth in retail wastewater connections served by the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority.17: Discussion regarding Base Flow Report, Water Quality Index, long -term weather pattern, and condition of the Guadalupe Basin. ITEMS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION18: The Board may meet in Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, to discuss one or more of the following matters: a. Any items listed on this agenda; b. Advice from legal c
2026-02-11 • REGULAR SESSION

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