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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Jefferson COUNTY

Bill Voigtman

Director, Place 2
Lower Neches Valley Authority

Elected Director, Place 2 for Lower Neches Valley Authority.

megan.jackson@LNVA.dst.tx.us409-892-4011
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 86.3/100▼ -1.0 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #12523 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
87.1/100
Regulatory Restraint
87.4/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 Lower Neches Valley Authority Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Director, Place 2
ELECTED / WON
Bill Voigtman (Current Profile)100.0% (141 votes)
Early Voting: 86Election Day: 48Mail Ballots: 7

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
346
Yes Votes
346 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-07-10
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#2VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-10-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#3VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-06-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#4VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-10-21
Consider and act upon the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program.
#5VOTED: YES-8.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-05-20
Consider and act upon Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Operating Budget amendment.
#6VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-11-13
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#7VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-12-11
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#8VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-09-11
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#9VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-08-14
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#10VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-03-13
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#11VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-07-09
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#12VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-02-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#13VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-05-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#14VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-04-10
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#15VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-01-10
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#16VOTED: YES+6.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-10-21
Consider and act upon the proposed Water Rates effective January 2026.
#17VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-07-14
Discuss and consider making a recommendation on Duck Water rates.
#18VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-15
Consider and act upon executing an interlocal agreement associated with Texas A&M University AgriLife Research Extension for a Freshwater Mussel Survey project funded through the Economic Development Program.
#19VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-05-19
Consider and act upon bids received for the Neches 2nd Discharge Pipe 1 & 2 Replacement project contract.
#20VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-04-21
Consider and act upon entering into an interlocal agreement with Lamar University for operation and maintenance of two water quality stations on the Neches River.
#21VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and act upon bids received for the 2026 Devers Canal System Seasonal Mowing Services contract.
#22VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-08-19
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract with Freese & Nichols, Inc. to provide engineering services for Phase II of the Levee Risk Assessment Project for an amount not to exceed $312,341.
#23VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-06-17
Consider and act upon renewal of the Clean Rivers Program Contract for water quality monitoring within the Neches Basin.
#24VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-04-15
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract on the Service Center Warehouse Office project.
#25VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-02-18
Consider and act upon entering into an interlocal agreement with Sabine River Authority regarding the cost-sharing arrangement in support of the Monte Carlo Analysis study on the Neches River, segment 0601.
#26VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-01-28
Consider and act upon approving Wathen, DeShong & Juncker L.L.P. to perform the 2024 year-end financial and pension plan audits.
#27VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-06-12
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#28VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-06-16
Consider and act upon bids received for the NRTP G-626 Screw Pump Gear Box Replacement project. 2
#29VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-06-16
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a Mining Water Contract with Select Water Solutions.
#30VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-03-18
Consider and act upon a Resolution of Adoption and approval of the amended and restated Adoption Agreement for the Lower Neches Valley Authority Employee Benefit Plan and the Trust Agreement.
#31VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-01-28
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
#32VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-01-28
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute an Industrial Raw Water Contract with OCI Clean Ammonia LLC.
#33VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-12-11
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#34VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-05-08
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#35VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-02-14
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#36VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-03-17
Consider authorizing the Board President to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 related to the DD6 Ditch 104-B Headwall Repair Project.
#37VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute an Industrial Raw Water Contract with Indorama Ventures Oxides LLC.
#38VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-10-21
Consider and act upon entering into an interlocal agreement with Jefferson County for the removal of a wooden bridge over the LNVA Port Arthur Canal.
#39VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-07-09
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#40VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-05-20
Consider authorizing the General Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 related to the DD6 Ditch 804-D South Nome Relief Grant Project.
#41VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-03-18
Consider and act upon bids received for the Service Center Warehouse Offices and Restrooms project.
#42VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-07-10
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#43VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-04-10
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#44VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-03-13
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#45VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-15
Consider and act upon bids received for the Abandoned Pipeline Removal Contract 2026.
#46VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-12-16
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to accept Texas Parks and Wildlife Department funding to support Aquatic Herbicide Application contracts in Lake B.A. Steinhagen and Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
#47VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-11-18
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute an Industrial Raw Water Contract with G-3 Chickadee Purchaser, LLC.
#48VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-06-17
Consider and act upon bids received for the Gulf Canal Improvements at 60th Street.
#49VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-06-17
Consider and act upon bids received for the WRTP Residuals Removal project.
#50VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-06-16
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute an Industrial Raw Water Supply Contract with Arkema.
#51VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and act upon approving Wathen, DeShong & Juncker L.L.P. to perform the 2025 year-end financial and pension plan audits.
#52VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-06-17
Consider and act upon bids received for the Neches River Saltwater Barrier Sector Gates Rehabilitation project.
#53VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-05-20
Consider and act upon ratifying the Carbon Dioxide Underground Storage Lease Agreement with OLCV Holdings, LLC.
#54VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-09-11
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#55VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-18
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a Sam Rayburn Reservoir Mining Water Supply Contract with Caturus Energy LLC.
#56VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-06-16
Consider and act upon a Resolution of Adoption and approval of Amendment One to the Adoption Agreement and Trust Agreement for the Lower Neches Valley Authority Employees Benefit Plan.
#57VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-03-17
Consider and act upon bids received for the Neches 1st and Neches 2nd Pumping Plant Crane Upgrades Project.
#58VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and act upon the second renewal of the 2024 Aquatic Herbicide Application Contract in Lake B.A. Steinhagen, Sam Rayburn Reservoir, and the Neches River Basin.
#59VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and act upon the second renewal of the 2024 Neches Ag Canal System Mowing Services contract.
#60VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-04-15
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a Carbon Dioxide Underground Storage Lease Agreement with OLCV Holdings, LLC., pending approval of the lease terms by legal counsel.
#61VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-03-18
Consider and act upon bids received for the Atlantic Canal Crossing Improvements Project at Helena Avenue and Dearing Street.
#62VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-08-19
Consider and act upon bids received for the Unclaimed Pipeline Removal Project.
#63VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-03-18
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract with LJA Engineering to provide engineering services for the Canal Improvements Project for FM 1663 at Simon Canal and Blair Road at Neches Main for an amount not to exceed $387,750.00.
#64VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-02-18
Consider and act upon the first renewal of the 2024 Aquatic Herbicide Application Contract in Lake B.A. Steinhagen, Sam Rayburn Reservoir, and the Neches River Basin.
#65VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-02-18
Consider and act upon the first renewal of the 2024 Neches Ag Canal System Seasonal Mowing Services contract.
#66VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-10-09
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#67VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-08-14
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#68VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-18
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a Financial Advisory Services Agreement with Specialized Public Finance, Inc. to serve as financial advisor for the Authority.
#69VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-04-21
Consider and act upon bids received for the Atlantic Canal Crossing Improvement project contract.
#70VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-12-16
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to enter into a Service Agreement with Lamar University for a proposed aquatic species research project.
#71VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-12-16
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a contract with Freese & Nichols, Inc. to provide final engineering services for the West Beaumont Reservoir for an amount not to exceed $12,898,042.00.
#72VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-11-13
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#73VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-18
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute an Off-Reservoir Mining Water Supply Contract with Caturus Energy, LLC.
#74VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-04-21
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute an Industrial Raw Water Contract with Linde Inc.
#75VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-02-18
Consider and act upon the second renewal of the 2023 Devers Canal System Seasonal Mowing Services contract.
#76VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-02-18
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute an Industrial Raw Water Contract with Entergy Texas, Inc.
#77VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-01-28
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a Mining Water Contract with Moore’s Concrete Contractors LLC. (MCC, LLC)
#78VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-01-10
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#79VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-18
Consider and act upon approving a settlement proposal in the lawsuit styled, Cause No. 25CCCV0303, Lower Neches Valley Authority, Plaintiff vs. Pamela Carol Tammen Thornton, Teri Tammen Morgan, and Christopher David Tammen, Defendants, in the County Court at Law No. 1, Jefferson County, Texas, as it relates to the West Beaumont Reservoir Project.
#80VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-05-19
Consider and act upon the appointment of a representative to serve on the Deep East Texas Council of Governments Board of Directors.
#81VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-10-21
Consider and act upon Economic Development Program grant applications.
#82VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-09-16
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to purchase herbicide for the Devers Canal System.
#83VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-04-15
Consider and act upon the March 2025 Financial Report.
#84VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-01-28
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a Beehive Site Lease with Wonderful Bees, LLC.
#85VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-15
Consider and act upon a Bridge Crossing Permit for the 60th Street Bridge with Air Liquide Large Industries U.S. LP.
#86VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-07-21
Consider and act upon the Finance Committee's recommendation concerning the Self- Funded Health Insurance Program.
#87VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-04-21
Consider and act upon real estate matters related to the West Beaumont Reservoir project.
#88VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-12-16
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute crossing permits for Kinder Morgan’s Trident pipeline which consists of thirteen (13) total LNVA crossings. HDD guideline variances are requested for five (5) of the pipeline crossings.
#89VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-10-21
Consider and act upon the renewal of the 2026 self-funded health insurance program.
#90VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-10-21
Consider and act upon the Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee Nancy Conway.
#91VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-15
Consider and act upon setting a new right-of-way crossing fee.
#92VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-07-21
Consider and act upon approving the Resolution Decreeing the Acquisition of Property to be a Public Necessity and Authorizing the Acquisition and Payment of Compensation for Property Needed for the Cheek Lateral Check Structure in Jefferson County, Texas.
#93VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-07-21
Consider and act upon prepayment requirement for the sale of waterfowl water.
#94VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and act upon a recommendation to designate vehicles and equipment as surplus and authorize disposal of the equipment.
#95VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-10-21
Consider and act upon the reallocation of certain capital project funds.
#96VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-09-16
Consider and act upon a change order related to the 2025 WRTP Residuals Removal project.
#97VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-08-19
Consider and act upon a recommendation to designate vehicles and equipment surplus and authorize disposal of the vehicles and equipment.
#98VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-02-18
Consider and act upon the January 2025 Financial Report.
#99VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-01-28
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to purchase engine parts for the BI 2nd Pumping Plant.
#100VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-15
Consider and act upon Pipeline Crossing Permits and requested waiver of fees for Herdz Investments LLC to install a 4-inch sewer force main and an 8-inch water line.
#101VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-07-21
Consider and act upon final review and/or authorization related to the Texas Water Development Board grant application. 2
#102VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-11-18
Consider and act upon a recommendation to designate a vehicle surplus and authorize disposal of the vehicle
#103VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-11-18
Consider and act upon a real estate transaction related to the West Beaumont Reservoir project.
#104VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-10-21
Consider and act upon a real estate transaction between LNVA and Rodney Dishman, et al.
#105VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-08-19
Consider and act upon the Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee Mike Breland.
#106VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-03-18
Consider and act upon a recommendation to designate equipment surplus and authorize disposal of the equipment.
#107VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-02-18
Consider and act upon proposed Change Order No. 2 for the Hillebrandt Bayou Inverted Siphon Rehabilitation Project.
#108VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-03-17
Consider and act upon the Finance Committee’s recommendation to approve Economic Development Program grant funding for several entities.
#109VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and act upon a recommendation to designate equipment surplus and authorize disposal of the equipment.
#110VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-12-16
Election of Officers
#111VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-11-18
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute crossing permits for Kinder Morgan’s Trident pipeline which consists of thirteen (13) total LNVA crossings. HDD guideline variances are being requested for five (5) of the pipeline crossings.
#112VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-03-18
Consider and act upon Texas House Bill 4286 relating to the territory of the Angelina and Neches River Authority.
#113VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-01-28
Election of Officers
#114VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-03-17
Consider and act upon the Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee Joseph Collins.
#115VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-03-17
Consider and act upon approving a settlement in the Garcia Tracts Lawsuit related to the West Beaumont Reservoir Project and authorizing the General Manager to execute the formal acquisition and settlement documents to consummate such settlement.
#116VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-12-16
Consider and act upon the Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee Arnulfo Castruita.
#117VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-12-16
Consider and act upon the evaluation of the General Manager.
#118VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-12-16
Consider and act upon a recommendation to designate vehicles surplus and authorize disposal of the vehicles.
#119VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-08-19
Consider and act upon a request from the Three Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America for Economic Development funding for the sponsorship of their Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner.
#120VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-06-17
Consider and act upon renewal of Workers’ Compensation Insurance with Deep East Texas Self-Insurance Fund.
#121VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-03-18
Consider and act upon the February 2025 Financial Report.
#122VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-02-18
Consider and act upon authorizing a 2’’ Potable Water Line Permit for Mr. Shanter Norman, and waiver of crossing fees.
#123VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-01-28
Consider and act upon grant applications from multiple entities for Economic Development funding.
#124VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-15
Consider and authorize Phase I professional engineering services with Chapman Consulting, Inc. for the Neches 1st and Neches 2nd Process Piping Project.
#125VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-18
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to purchase engine parts for the Neches 2nd Pumping Plant.
#126VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-18
Consider and act upon a proposed Purchase Order with Hobas Pipe USA, Inc. for the pre- purchase of 60-inch CCFRPM pipe for the Simon Canal at FM 1663 and Neches Main Canal at Blair Rd Project (2531) and Olede Canal at FM 1410 Project (2430). 2
#127VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-06-16
Consider and act upon recommendation for renewal of LNVA’s Property and Casualty Insurance with Texas Water Association Risk Management Fund (TWARMF) for 2026.
#128VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-06-16
Consider and act upon adopting a resolution authorizing the General Manager to prepare and submit the Financial Assistance Application under the Texas Water Development Board’s Water Supply and Infrastructure Grant Program, including all WSIG application forms, worksheets, and supporting documents, in accordance with TWDB submittal instructions.
#129VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-06-16
Consider and act upon adoption of the 2026 Lower Neches Valley Authority Strategic Plan.
#130VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to supplement an existing purchase order to RailPros Field Services, Inc. related to Capital Project No. 126.
#131VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a Pipeline Crossing Permit for Motiva Enterprises LLC.
#132VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-11-18
Consider and act upon appointing a Nominating Committee to nominate officers for the 2026 term for the Board of Directors.
#133VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-10-21
Consider and act upon the proposed 2026 Wage and Salary Schedule.
#134VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-06-16
Consider and act upon quotes received for the Hot Tap Stopple with Gate Valve Installation on LNVA 24-inch Raw Water Distribution Water Line Project.
#135VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-05-19
Consider and act upon a Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee David Marceaux.
#136VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and act on the Investment Policy for 2026.
#137VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-12-16
Consider and act upon the purchase of vehicles.
#138VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-10-21
Consider and act upon proposed Board Policies.
#139VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-10-21
Consider and act upon the purchase of one (1) Komatsu PC240LC-11 Excavator, one (1) Takeuchi TB290CLA Excavator, and one (1) John Deere 5100E Tractor.
#140VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-06-17
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a purchase order to Siemens Energy providing for OEM replacement of various heat exchangers for the Neches 1 st and 2nd Pumping Plants.
#141VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-05-20
Consider and act upon the Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee Andrew Bruno.
#142VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-05-20
Consider and act upon the Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee Tim Palmer.
#143VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-01-28
Consider and act upon a recommendation to designate equipment surplus and authorize disposal of the equipment.
#144VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-18
Consider and act upon a proposed Purchase Order with Tri-Con for diesel fuel purchase for the Atlantic Canal Improvements at ETP Tank Site Project.
#145VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and act upon approving a settlement in the Saunders Tract Lawsuit related to the West Beaumont Reservoir Project, and authorizing the General Manager to execute the formal acquisition and settlement documents to consummate such settlement.
#146VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-09-16
Consider and act upon LNVA policies.
#147VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-05-20
Consider and act upon the Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee Beverly Bruno.
#148VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-05-20
Consider and act upon the purchase and sale of real property in association with the West China Canal relocation project.
#149VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-03-18
Consider and act upon a recommendation for Property and Casualty Insurance for 2025.
#150VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-02-18
Consider and act upon the Finance Committee’s recommendation to approve Economic Development Program grant funding for several entities.
#151VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-02-18
Consider and act on the Investment Policy for 2025.
#152VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-01-28
Consider and act upon a real estate transaction near the intersection of the Atlantic Canal and Detroit Avenue in Nederland, Texas.
#153VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-01-28
Consider and act upon the Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee Leonard Hall.
#154VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-01-28
Consider and act upon the December 2024 Financial Report.
#155VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-05-19
Consider and act upon a recommendation to designate equipment surplus and authorize disposal of the equipment.
#156VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-02-17
Consider and act upon a real estate transaction between LNVA and Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6.
#157VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-01-20
Consider and act upon authorizing the General Manager to execute a Beehive Site Lease with Wonderful Bees, LLC.
#158VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-12-16
Consider and act upon the proposed 2026 Board of Directors meeting dates.
#159VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-09-16
Consider and act upon real estate acquisition related to the West Beaumont Reservoir project.
#160VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-06-17
Consider and act upon appointment of a representative to serve on the DETCOG Board of Directors.
#161VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-05-20
Consider and act upon LNVA policies.
#162VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-03-18
Consider and act upon the Resolution of Appreciation for retiring employee Annette Purington.
#163VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-09-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#164VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-1)
2023-05-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#165VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-09-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#166VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-05-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#167VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-09-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#168VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-05-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#169VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2020-09-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#170VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2020-05-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#171VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-09-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#172VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-05-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-1)
2018-09-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#174VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2018-05-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#175VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2017-09-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#176VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-1)
2017-05-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#177VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2016-09-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#178VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2016-05-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#179VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2015-09-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#180VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2015-05-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#181VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-1)
2014-09-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#182VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-1)
2014-05-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#183VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-2)
2013-09-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-1)
2013-05-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#185VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2012-09-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#186VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2012-05-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#187VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-1)
2011-09-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2011-05-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2010-09-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#190VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2010-05-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#191VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-1)
2009-09-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#192VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-1)
2009-05-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#193VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-2)
2008-09-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#194VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2008-05-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#195VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2007-09-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#196VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2007-05-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#197VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2006-09-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (8-1)
2006-05-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#199VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2005-09-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#200VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2005-05-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption