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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Uvalde County, TX

Nueces River Authority

A+
Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 96.4/100▲ +1.3 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #564 among Texas Special Districts • Tier Rank: #559 (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
+1.8% YoY • +13.8% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
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Elected & Governing Officials (22)

AP
Allan P. Bloxsom III
Director, Place 17 (Place 17)
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AR
Armandina Ramirez
Director, Place 11 (Place 11)
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CM
Chasey M Sanchez
Director, Place 19 (Place 19)
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DL
Daniel L Kelley
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
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DR
Daniel R Suckley
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
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DY
Debra Y. Hatch
Director, Place 20 (Place 20)
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EM
Eliza McElhaney
Director, Place 9 (Place 9)
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EB
Eric Burnett
Director, Place 18 (Place 18)
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FR
Fidel Rul
President
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FB
Fohn Bendele
Director, Place 12 (Place 12)
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GG
Gary G Krause
Director, Place 14 (Place 14)
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HA
Howard A. Tony Wood
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
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JB
James Bendele
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
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JD
Jane D Bell
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
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JH
Jeb Hogan
Director, Place 15 (Place 15)
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MA
Mark A Moczygemba
Director, Place 13 (Place 13)
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MD
Marshall Davidson
Director, Place 6 (Place 6)
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OR
Olen R Hughs
Director, Place 16 (Place 16)
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RC
Ross Cansino
Director, Place 8 (Place 8)
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ST
Shannon T Freund
Director, Place 7 (Place 7)
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WD
William Dillard
Director, Place 21 (Place 21)
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WJ
William J Bill Schuchman
Director, Place 10 (Place 10)
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+1.8% YoYFreedom Score: 96.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 25, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Nueces River Authority
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($96,682) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.149100 per $100 valuation) for Nueces River Authority. Source: Uvalde 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 — Nueces River Authority
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Adopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Nueces River Authority (Uvalde 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+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 95.3 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Nueces River Authority
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($92,054) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.150000 per $100 valuation) for Nueces 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+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 95.2 (A+)• Adopted Sep 8, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Nueces River Authority
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Nueces River Authority (Uvalde County) totaling $90,117. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1509 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.1509 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 95.1 (A+)• Adopted Sep 8, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Nueces River Authority
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Nueces River Authority (Uvalde County) totaling $87,637. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.1535 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$0.1M
General Fund
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (76%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.153465 / $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(+1.8% 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+)
Official PDF
FY 2025$0.09M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.1500Freedom: 95.3 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2024$0.09M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.1509Freedom: 95.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2023$0.09M(+3.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.153465Freedom: 95.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2022$0.08M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.155153Freedom: 95.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2021$0.08M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.157946Freedom: 95 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2020$0.08M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.159368Freedom: 94.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2019$0.08M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.160165Freedom: 94.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2018$0.08M(+2.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.161927Freedom: 94.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2017$0.07M(+2.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.161765Freedom: 94.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2016$0.07M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.162897Freedom: 94.7 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2015$0.07M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.162245Freedom: 94.6 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2014$0.07M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.161434Freedom: 94.4 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2013$0.07M(+1.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.161918Freedom: 94.4 (A+)
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FY 2012$0.07M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.162404Freedom: 94.2 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2011$0.07M(+2.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.16143Freedom: 94.1 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2010$0.06M(+2.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.161107Freedom: 94 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2009$0.06M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.161429Freedom: 93.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2008$0.06M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.161752Freedom: 93.8 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2007$0.06M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.163208Freedom: 93.7 (A+)
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FY 2006$0.06M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.163861Freedom: 93.5 (A+)
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FY 2005$0.06M(+1.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.165008Freedom: 93.4 (A+)
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FY 2004$0.06M(+2.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.165998Freedom: 93.2 (A+)
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FY 2003$0.05M(+2.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.16633Freedom: 93.1 (A+)
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FY 2002$0.05M(+2.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.167661Freedom: 92.9 (A+)
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FY 2001$0.05M(+2.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.167661Freedom: 92.9 (A+)
Official PDF
FY 2000$0.05M(+2.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.1MTax Rate: $0.167326Freedom: 92.8 (A+)
Official PDF

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

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

Candidate Races

Director, Place 20 (Place 20)
Debra Y. Hatch WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 17 (Place 17)
Allan P. Bloxsom III WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 10 (Place 10)
William J Bill Schuchman WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
President
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 1 (Place 1)
Daniel L Kelley WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 6 (Place 6)
Marshall Davidson WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 4 (Place 4)
Daniel R Suckley WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 3 (Place 3)
Howard A. Tony Wood WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 16 (Place 16)
Olen R Hughs WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 15 (Place 15)
Jeb Hogan WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 18 (Place 18)
Eric Burnett WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 9 (Place 9)
Eliza McElhaney WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 19 (Place 19)
Chasey M Sanchez WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 13 (Place 13)
Mark A Moczygemba WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 14 (Place 14)
Gary G Krause WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 2 (Place 2)
James Bendele WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 21 (Place 21)
William Dillard WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jane D Bell WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 11 (Place 11)
Armandina Ramirez WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 7 (Place 7)
Shannon T Freund WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 8 (Place 8)
Ross Cansino WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
Director, Place 12 (Place 12)
Fohn Bendele WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
64.0% (250 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
36.0% (141 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07

May 2022 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
62.0% (211 votes)
David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
38.0% (129 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
64.0% (316 votes)
David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN)
36.0% (177 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
57.0% (271 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
43.0% (205 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
58.0% (306 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
42.0% (221 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
58.0% (207 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
42.0% (150 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
64.0% (185 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN)
36.0% (104 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
67.0% (296 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
33.0% (146 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
55.0% (224 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
45.0% (184 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
69.0% (164 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
31.0% (74 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
64.0% (294 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
36.0% (165 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
70.0% (333 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
30.0% (143 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
61.0% (228 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
39.0% (146 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (208 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (81 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
68.0% (173 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
32.0% (82 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
71.0% (374 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
29.0% (153 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
63.0% (171 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
37.0% (101 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
63.0% (257 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
37.0% (151 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
70.0% (179 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
30.0% (76 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
70.0% (369 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN)
30.0% (158 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
65.0% (320 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN)
35.0% (173 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

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

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
72.0% (269 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
28.0% (105 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
68.0% (197 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN)
32.0% (92 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

President (At-Large)
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN)WINNER
64.0% (326 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN)
36.0% (184 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)

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2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-09-25 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - September 25, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
3: Roll Call – Candace Gonzales, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director1: Call to Order – Eric Burnett, President2: Invocation – William Dillard, Director – Uvalde4: Public Comments – This time is reserved for any member of the public to comment on an agenda item or other matters under the jurisdiction of the Nueces River Authority. BRIEFING ITEMS: (5. a - d)5: Executive Director Reports a) NRA Quarterly Financial Report. – Robin Murray, Chief Financial Officer b) Nueces River Authority Operations Report – John Chisholm, Deputy Executive Director c) Assessment of flood-related infrastructure damage in the Twin Forks and Camino Alto subdivisions following the recent Leakey flooding. – John J. Byrum II, ExecuƟve Director6: Approval of the minutes of August 14, 2026, regular meeting of the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors. John J. Byrum II, Executive Director7: Presentation and discussion regarding IDE’s current concept and anticipated design approach for the proposed Harbor Island seawater desalination facility, including treatment technology, plant configuration, intake and discharge systems, power requirements, site considerations, construction approach, and related infrastructure8: Discussion and possible action authorizing and directing the Executive Director to request that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality convene a meeting of the Nueces Estuary Advisory Council and directing staff to coordinate with the City of Corpus Christi and the City of Three Rivers, as fellow certificate holders, regarding submission of similar9: Approval to establish a new checking account at the First State Bank of Uvalde for the Nueces River Authority to accept monies and make payments associated with the Texas Water Development Board State Water Infrastructure Grant Fund. – Robin Murray, Chief Financial Officer EXECUTIVE SESSION10: Closed session discussion regarding water reservation contracts for the New Water for South Texas Project.11: Closed session discussion regarding the evaluation, duties, discipline, employment, reassignment, or dismissal of the Authority’s Executive Director.12: Closed session discussion regarding promotion of transparency and open government statutory requirements. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION13: Discussion and possible action regarding the evaluation, duties, discipline, employment, reassignment, or dismissal of the Authority’s Executive Director. 14) Meeting adjournment At any Ɵme during a mee Ɵng of the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors and in compliance with the Texas Open Mee Ɵngs Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s
2026-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-07-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-06-25 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - June 25, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order – Eric Burnett, President2: Invocation – William Dillard, Director – Uvalde3: Roll Call – Candace Gonzales, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director4: Public Comments – This time is reserved for any member of the public to comment on an agenda item or other matters under the jurisdiction of the Nueces River Authority. BRIEFING ITEMS: (5. a - c)5: Executive Director Reports a) Update on Public Communications Program – Debbie Lindsay-Opal, Three-Dimensional Development b) Update on Nueces River Authority Operations Departments – John j. Byrum II, Executive Director c) NRA Quarterly Financial Report. – Robin Murray, Chief Financial Officer d) Update on Proposed Petronila Creek Regional Wastewater Plant. - John J. Byrum II,6: Approval of the minutes of May 21, 2026, regular meeting of the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors. John J. Byrum II, Executive Director7: Discussion and action on a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Nueces River Authority requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board, authorizing the filing of an application for assistance; and making certain findings in connection therewith. The application is to be filed for TWDB State Water Infrastructure8: Discussion on Nueces River Authority Board of Director Committee objectives and member assignments. – Eric Burnett, Board President9: Discussion and possible action on forming a Stakeholder Advisory Committee composed of representatives of entities reserving water from the New Water for South Texas Project. – John Chisholm – Deputy Executive Director10: Report, discussion and possible action on the activities of the Nueces River Authority Personnel Committee meeting of June 3, 2026. Dr. Chasey Sanchez – Chair – NRA Board of Directors Personnel Committee11: Discussion and action to create a Public Communications Policy or internal process for reviewing and approving press releases, media statements, public responses, and other official communications before they are sent externally. – Eliza Santos-McElhaney, Nueces River Authority Board Member EXECUTIVE SESSION12: Discussion regarding legal matters involving negotiations and agreements with the Development Partner for the Harbor Island Seawater Desalination Treatment Plant for the New Water for South Texas Project. – John J. Byrum II, Executive Director Return to Open Session13: Discussion and possible action to authorize the Executive Director, upon approval of the Nueces River Authority General Counsel, to execute a Phase I development agreement with IDE for the Harbor Island Seawater Desalination Project. – John J. Byrum II, Executive Director14: Meeting adjournment A t a n y ti m e d u r i n g a m e e ti n g o f t h e N u e c e s R i v e r A u t h o r i t y B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s a n d i n compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Board may meet in a closed executive session on any of the
2026-05-21 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - May 21, 2026

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order – Eric Burnett, President2: Invocation – William Dillard, Director – Uvalde3: Roll Call – Candace Gonzales, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director4: Public Comments – This time is reserved for any member of the public to comment on an agenda item or other matters under the jurisdiction of the Nueces River Authority. EXECUTIVE SESSION:5: The Board of Directors will adjourn into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Sec. 551.071 of the Texas Gov’t Code regarding attorney-client matters to receive information on, discuss, and otherwise consider: the allegations of Nueces River Authority employee Travis Pruski in an email dated March 27, 2026. The Board of Directors will not take a vote6: Executive Director Reports a) Update on Public Communications Program – Debbie Lindsay-Opal, Three-Dimensional Development b) Report on Joint Meeting of Executive and Finance Committee. – Jane Drought- Bell, Secretary-Treasurer, Nueces River Authority Board of Directors c) Report on NRA’s application to the TWDB SWIFT Fund. – John J. Byrum II, Executive7: Approval of the revised minutes of the May 30, 2025, regular meeting of the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors. John J. Byrum II, Executive Director8: Approval of minutes of February 20, 2026, regular meeting of the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors. – Eric Burnett, President9: Approval of minutes of April 14, 2026, Special Meeting of the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors. Eric Burnett, President10: Approval of minutes of May 8, 2026, Special Meeting of the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors. – Eric Burnett, President INDIVIDUAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: (8 – 15)11: Discussion and Action to approve amendments to the Nueces River Authority FY2026 Operating Budget. – John J. Byrum II / Robin Murray, Chief Financial Officer12: Discussion and action to authorize the Executive Director to execute, upon approval of NRA general counsel, a master services agreement with Stantec Consulting for services associated with the Flood Infrastructure Nature Base Solutions project and execute Task Order 1 for a fee not to exceed $725,000.00. This project is funded from a Texas Water13: Discussion and action to approve a recommendation from the Nueces River Authority Finance and Audit Committee to authorize the Executive Director to provide monthly financial information to include revenue, expenditures, and cash instead of quarterly. – John J. Byrum II, Executive Director EXECUTIVE SESSION:14: The Board of Directors will adjourn into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Sec. 551.071 of the Texas Gov’t Code regarding attorney-client matters to receive information on, discuss, and otherwise consider legal matters involving the Harbor Island Seawater Desalination Treatment Plant for the New Water for South Texas Project and the15: Discussion and action to select a Development Partner for the NRA for the Harbor Island Seawater Desalination Treatment Plant for the New Water for South Texas Project; authorize the Executive Director to enter into a Phase 1 Development Agreement with the firm selected. John J. Byrum II, Executive Director
2026-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-03-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-02-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2026-01-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-11-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-09-10 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-08-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - August 08, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order – Eric Burnett, President2: Invocation – William Dillard, Director – Uvalde3: Introduction and welcome Olen “Feller” Hughes, newly appointed Nueces River Authority Director - Edwards County. – Eric Burnett, President4: Roll Call – Candace Gonzales, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director5: Public Comments – This time is reserved for any member of the public to comment on an agenda item or other matters under the jurisdiction of the Nueces River Authority. BRIEFING ITEMS: (6)6: Executive Director Reports a) Update on Nueces River Authority Operations – Travis Pruski, Chief Operating Officer b) Update from Resource Protection Program - Lorie Flores – Resource Protection Manager c) Update of Nueces River Authority Grant Funding Opportunities for Proposed Petronilla Creek Regional Wastewater Facility – John J. Byrum II, Executive Director7: Approval of minutes of May 30, 2025, regular meeting of the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors. – Eric Burnett, President8: Resolution approving Nueces River Authority Investment Policy and Investment Strategies – Robin Murray, Chief Financial Officer INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (9 - 15)9: Resolution approving the Engagement Agreement with SledgeLaw Group PLLC for legal services to the Nueces River Authority as General Counsel. – John J. Byrum II, Executive Director10: Discuss and take possible action authorizing the Executive Director to engage Hilltop Securities, Inc. and McCall Parkhurst & Horton LLP related to a plan of finance for the planning, designing, and engineering of a water distribution pipeline related to the Harbor Island Desalination Project, including the feasibility thereof, and a potential initial interim11: Discussions regarding legal matters involving the partnership with the Port of Corpus Christi for water supply development in the lower Nueces River Basin . – John J. Byrum II, Executive Director12: Consider the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Executive Director or other Authority employees.13: Approval of amending the salary of the Executive Director Effective September 1, 2025. – Eric Burnett, President14: Discussion and approval of amendments to the Nueces River Authority’s FY 2025 Budget- Robin Murray, Chief Financial Officer15: Discussion and Approval of the Nueces River Authority’s FY 2026 Annual Budget – Robin Murray, Chief Financial Officer Meeting adjournment At any time during a meeting of the Nueces River Authority Boa rd of Directors and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s
2025-07-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-06-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-05-14 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-04-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-03-17 • SPECIAL SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - March 17, 2025

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order – Eric Burnett, President2: Invocation – William Dillard, Director - Uvalde3: Roll Call – Candace Gonzales, Executive Assistant4: Public Comments – This time is reserved for any member of the public to comment on an agenda item or other matters under the jurisdiction of the Nueces River Authority.5: Approval of minutes as amended of November 15, 2024, regular meeting of the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors. – Eric Burnett, President BRIEFING ITEMS: (6)6: Executive Director Reports a) Proposed Dates for remaining FY 2025 Board of Director Meetings – May 29, 2025; August 15, 2025. - John J. Byrum II - Executive Director INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (7-12)7: Ratification of previous approval of Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Report and Single Audit. –Robin Murray, Chief Financial Officer, Jane Bell, Chairperson Finance and Audit Committee8: Ratification of previous action to authorize the Executive Director to research and explore a Brush Management Plan and Composting Facility to increase spring flows and enhance stream flows in the Upper and Middle Nueces Basin. - John J. Byrum II, Executive Director9: Ratification of previous action to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate an Agreement with MRB Group for the design of Filtration Improvements required at the Leakey Regional Wastewater Plant to produce Type I Reclaimed Water, with such proposed Agreement to be presented to the Board for subsequent approval. – John J.10: Ratification of previous action to authorize the Executive Directo r to execute a Master Services Agreement with Black and Veatch, Overland Park, Kansas (with offices in San Antonio) for P rofessional Services as Owner’s Advisor for Seawater Desalination Project Development, and authorization for Task 1 of said agreement11: Ratification of previous action to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding between the Nueces River Authority and the City of Laredo, and the Eagle Pass Water System to develop alternative water sources, with such proposed Agreement to be presented to the Board for subsequent12: Ratification of the Executive Director’s decision to execute a Project Management Agreement between the Nueces River Authority and the City of Brackettville for Safe Streets and Roads for All Project. – Travis Pruski, Chief Operating Officer EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS (13 - 14)13: Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 – Discussions regarding pending business prospects and payment considerations tied to partnership with the Port of Corpus Christi for water supply development in the lower Nueces River Basin. – John J. Byrum II, Executive Director14: Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 consultation with attorney Personnel Matters – John J. Byrum II, Executive Director (Return to Open Session) INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (15–20)15: Ratification of previous action to authorize the Executive Directo r to negotiate and execute a lease for property from the Port of Corpus Christi to construct and operate a seawater desalinization treatment plant and all related appurtenances and to execute easements required for such construction and operation. – John J. Byrum II,16: Ratification of previous action to approve a Resolution to establish an init ial water reservation/option fee schedule and authorization to execute agreements for future water customers from the Harbor Island Seawater Desalinization Treatment Facility. - John J. Byrum II, Executive Director17: Ratification of previous action to amend the Nueces River Authority FY25 Budget. – Robin Murray, Chief Financial Officer18: Ratification of previous action to authorize the Executive Director to execute a lease with Stonewater Properties USA, Inc. for Suite 800 of the Crossroads District, 500 IH 69, Robstown, Texas to serve as a Board Meeting Room and future office space. - John J. Byrum II, Executive Director19: Discussion and approval of a RESOLUTION OF THE NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY ACCEPTING THE WORK UNDER CONTRACT WITH GERKE CONSTRUCTION AS BEING COMPLETE AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ALL APPROVED CHANGE ORDERS. – John J. Byrum II, Executive Director20: Discussion and action to approve a RESOLUTION DECLARING UNIFIED COMMITMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL WATER SUPPLIES FOR THE COASTAL BEND REGION. – John J. Byrum II, Executive Director Meeting adjournment The Board of Directors may go into Executive Session pursuant to the applicable section of Subchapter D, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code (the Texas Open Meetings Act) on any
2025-02-12 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2025-01-08 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2024-12-11 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

2024-11-15 • REGULAR SESSION

Board of Directors Meeting - November 15, 2024

2024-10-09 • REGULAR SESSION

Nueces River Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting