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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Hays COUNTY

Bruce Moulton

Director, Place 5
Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District

Elected Director, Place 5 for Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District.

gm@haysgroundwater.com512-858-9253
A+
Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 90/100▲ +13.0 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #8476 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
89.4/100
Regulatory Restraint
88.2/100
Lone Dissents
1

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Director, Place 5
ELECTED / WON
Bruce Moulton (Current Profile)100.0% (141 votes)
Early Voting: 86Election Day: 48Mail Ballots: 7

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
465
Yes Votes
462 (99%)
No / Dissenting Votes
3 (1%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-14
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#2VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-12
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#3VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-08
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#4VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-03-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#5VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-05-14
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#6VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-09
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#7VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-08
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#8VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-11-12
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#9VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-09
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#10VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-11-13
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#11VOTED: YES+8.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-07-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#12VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-13
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#13VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-11
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#14VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2023-08-03
Rehearing the Driftwood Recovery Center Variance Request (postponed from July):
#15VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-07-06
Consider a Motion for Rehearing the Driftwood Recovery Center Variance Request:
#16VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-05-04
Driftwood Recovery Center Variance Request
#17VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-04-18
Dripping Springs WSC - Test Wells Drilling and Pump Tests Variance Request
#18VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-04-18
Aqua Texas - Aquifer Test Variance Request
#19VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-07-08
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#20VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-06
Approve entering into a contract with Spheros Environmental Group Parent Inc. to implement projects
#21VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-03-11
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#22VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-05-14
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#23VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-09-11
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#24VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-01-14
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#25VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-03-12
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#26VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-01-08
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#27VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-11-13
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#28VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2024-07-10
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#29VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-06
Authorize General Manager to sign Contract for Election Services and Joint Election Agreement with Hays
#30VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-11-12
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#31VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-08-01
Approval of Settlement Agreement for Limestone Terrace Vineyards:
#32VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-10-03
Approval of Settlement Agreement with Texas Hill Country Olive Company:
#33VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-10-03
Approval of Settlement Agreement policy for certain entities operating without an Operating Permit
#34VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-08-03
Consider and Take Action to Approve General Manager Entering Into Contract with Kemp Smith LLP to
#35VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-09-09
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#36VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-05-13
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#37VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-07-09
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#38VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-06
Authorize General Manager to enter into contract for general legal services with Kemp Smith LLP
#39VOTED: NO-4.1 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: FAILED (1-2)
2022-12-01
Elections of Board Officers:
#40VOTED: NO-3.7 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (2-1)
2023-01-12
Legislative Agenda:
#41VOTED: NO+3.4 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: FAILED (1-2)
2023-06-01
Accept INTERA Final Report on Mirasol:
#42VOTED: YES+3.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2022-12-01
Changes to District Rule 13.2 and 13.3:
#43VOTED: YES+3.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-1)
2023-09-07
The Fitz RV Operating Permit:
#44VOTED: YES+3.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-1)
2023-06-01
2022 NOAV Settlement Consideration for Danforth Junior High School (WISD)
#45VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-06
Resolution & Order to Adopt Amendments to District Rules:
#46VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-12-04
Establish Calendar for Regular Board Meetings
#47VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-08-07
Consider Change to Drought Stage (standing item): No change in Drought Stage; no action taken.
#48VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-08-07
Discuss and act on 2024 Overproduction NOAVs:
#49VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-06-05
Instruct District staff to post notice of proposed amendment to rule 16 to enable Hays County ESD #4
#50VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-02-01
Consider and take action to engage Kemp Smith LLP to represent the General Manager in contested
#51VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-01-11
2022 NOAV Action as needed
#52VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-11-02
Wet Rock Presentation on the Proposed Aqua Production Wells: Discussion only; no action taken.
#53VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-11-02
Adopt Amendments to District Rules and Accompanying Resolution & Order:
#54VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-11-02
2022 NOAV Action as needed: No action taken.
#55VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-10-05
Consider and Take Action to Authorize Publication of Proposed Rules Amendments
#56VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-08-03
City of Blanco Direct Discharge Resolution:
#57VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-01-12
General Manager Annual Review: No action taken.
#58VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-01-12
Changes to District Rule 13.2 and 13.3:
#59VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-02-05
Approve Resolution #20260205 supporting the District’s application for the Texas Water Development
#60VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-10-02
Elect Board Secretary/Treasurer:
#61VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2025-10-02
Public Hearing: 2026 Budget
#62VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-06-05
Set date for public hearing rule 16 and meeting: No action taken.
#63VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-06-05
Adopt new Drought Stage: No action taken.
#64VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-04-03
Approve 2024 Annual Report:
#65VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-04-03
Discuss and act on current legislature activities:
#66VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2024-12-05
Adopt Policy for Preventing Use of Prohibited Technology and Covered Applications by Resolution
#67VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-10-03
Adopt Order #20241003-4 canceling the November 2024 elections for precincts 1 and 5 and declaring
#68VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-06-06
Consider and Take Action on Petition for Rule Change pursuant to Rule 1.8.3:
#69VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-1)
2024-04-04
Change Board Meeting Schedule to Every Other Month with Special Board Meetings as Needed
#70VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-04-04
Provide District Comment, Resolution, and, or Authorize Filing a Protest on TCEQ Effluent Discharge
#71VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-03-07
Authorize Order referring the application for an operating permit by Mirasol Springs/Clancy Utilities, LLC
#72VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-02-01
2022 NOAV Action as needed: No action taken.
#73VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-01-25
Following presentation of their contested case request, Director Torres-Verdin, seconded by
#74VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-11-02
At 8:10 p.m., on Direction of the President and Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551,
#75VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2023-09-07
2022 NOAV Action as Needed: No action taken.
#76VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-06-01
North Hays County Fire and Rescue Variance Request:
#77VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2023-05-04
Legislative Update: No action taken.
#78VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2023-03-02
City of Dripping Springs TLAP Permit Application at TCEQ Update: No action taken.
#79VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2022-12-01
Summer Moon NOAV: No action taken.
#80VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-10-02
Adopt Order #235 to Approve Signatories for Disbursements
#81VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2024-12-05
Approve Notice of Proposed Rules for removal of old well spacing language erroneously left in rule on
#82VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-02-01
Action on Staff’s Letter to TCEQ Requesting Contest Case Hearing on the Blizexas Land Application Permit
#83VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-11-02
Adopt Resolution Ordering a Fee & Settlement Schedule
#84VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2023-09-07
Driftwood Recovery Center Variance Request: No Action Taken.
#85VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-06-01
2022 NOAV Settlement Consideration for Utility Line Loss: No action taken.
#86VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-06-01
2022 Wimberley WSC NOAV Action as needed
#87VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-04-06
Dripping Springs WSC – Test Well Drilling and Pump Test Variance Request:
#88VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-06-05
2024 NOAV Action as needed: No action taken.
#89VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-05-02
Approve Change of Bank:
#90VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-01-25
Following presentation of their contested case request, Director Jones, seconded by Director
#91VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2023-09-07
Rule 1 Change: Legislative Mandate: No Action taken.
#92VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-05-04
North Hays County EMS Station #73 Variance Request
#93VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2023-04-06
Authorization of President Rogers to speak on behalf of the District at the Legislature: No action taken.
#94VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-03-02
Request for Change in Scope and Budget for INTERA Report on the Mirasol Permit Application to Include
#95VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2022-12-01
Legislative Agenda: No action taken.
#96VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-02
Discussion and possible action on Notices of Alleged Violation (NOAV): No action taken.
#97VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-02-05
Discussion and action relating to the GMA 9 joint planning process. The Board of Directors will provide
#98VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-08-01
Authorize Hiring Intergovernmental Relations Consultant for 89th Legislative Session :
#99VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-03-07
Receive report on Board requirement that the opposing parties in the Mirasol Springs/Clancy Utilities,
#100VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-01-25
Following presentation of his contested case request, Director Rogers, seconded by Director Jones,
#101VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-01-11
Set date for February regular board meeting: no Action taken (regular first Thursday meeting date
#102VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2023-04-06
City of Dripping Springs v Holly Fults (453RD District Court) update: No action taken.
#103VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-03-02
General Counsel Engagement Letter: Vice President Moulton moved to approve engagement of Greg Ellis
#104VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-01-12
Summer Moon Coffee NOAV:
#105VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-01-12
Toward Developing a Quantifiable & Updatable Dynamic Model of Aquifer Volume for the HTGCD:
#106VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2026-06-04
Approve District Office Lease and Name Physical Address of District Office via Resolution 20260604:
#107VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2026-06-04
Consider and Take Action to Authorize Publication of Proposed Rules Amendments: Vice President Rogers
#108VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-12-05
Consider and set dates for 2025 Regular Board Meetings:
#109VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-04-04
Consider and Take Action on Application for an Operating Permit filed by Dripping Springs Owner, LLC:
#110VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-01-25
On the matter of Suzanne and Ed King, the Board was unable to determine their standing with the
#111VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-01-25
Following presentation of their contested case request, Director Rogers, seconded by Director
#112VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2022-12-01
Permits Status Report including NOAVs:
#113VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2022-09-01
Drought Status Change: No action taken.
#114VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2025-10-02
Consider Action on TCEQ TPDES Permit No. WQ0016475001:
#115VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-04-03
Adopt New Drought Stage: No change in Drought Stage; no action taken.
#116VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-04-03
Discuss and Select Potential Desired Future Conditions for Trial Model Runs:
#117VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-02-06
Resolution & Order to Adopt Amendments to District Rules:
#118VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-02-06
NOAV Action as needed: No action taken.
#119VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-10-03
Adopt Resolution #20241003-2 to acknowledge annual review of Investment Policy:
#120VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-10-03
Adopt Order #20241003-1 to approve 2025 Budget:
#121VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-02-01
2023 NOAV Preliminary Report: No action taken.
#122VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-01-11
Order Correcting Wimberley Water Supply Corporation Permit Volume:
#123VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-09-07
Dripping Springs Utility Commission Nomination: Director Jones moved to recommend Barney Austin
#124VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-08-03
Rainbow Ranch Variance Request:
#125VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-08-03
2022 NOAV Action as Needed: No action taken.
#126VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-08-03
Rule 9 Change: Waste: No action taken.
#127VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-01-12
Consultation with the General Counsel or Other Legal Counsel on Litigation Related to Groundwater
#128VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-10-08
Adopt Order 238: Order to Approve 2027 Budget
#129VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-04-02
Discussion and possible action relating to the Groundwater Management Area 9 (GMA 9) Joint Planning
#130VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2025-10-02
Consider Action on Hiring General Manager:
#131VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2025-10-02
Adopt Order #234 to approve 2026 Budget:
#132VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2025-10-02
Adopt Drought Stage Change (standing item): No Action.
#133VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-04-03
Discuss and act on Variance to apply for fire suppression tank supply permit: Hays County ESD #4:
#134VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-06-06
Consider and Take Action on Variance Request Submitted by Onera/Buttercup Inn:
#135VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-06-06
Consider and Take Action on Dripping Springs WSC 2023 NOAV:
#136VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-10-05
Consider and Take Action on 2022 NOAV Settlements: No action taken.
#137VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2023-09-07
Rule 9 Change: Definition of Waste: No action taken.
#138VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-09-07
Rainbow Ranch Variance Request:
#139VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-06-01
2022 NOAV Settlement Consideration for Cedar Oaks Mesa WSC
#140VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-06-01
2022 NOAV Settlement Consideration for Cielo Azul Ranch:
#141VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2023-04-06
Aqua Texas -- Woodcreek Phase II Aquifer Test Variance Request: See motion on Item 9 below.
#142VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-03-02
Resolution of Opposition Against TCEQ TLAP Permit Application as Written: Secretary/Treasurer Smith
#143VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2022-09-01
Permits Status Report including NOAVs: No action taken.
#144VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-10-08
Adopt Order 239: Reinstatement of Aqua Texas, Inc. Operating Permits (2023-2026)
#145VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-10-08
Approve grant application with the Trinity Edwards Science and Policy Alliance to the Cynthia and
#146VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-06
Nomination for HTGCD Appointment to the City of Dripping Springs Utility Commission:
#147VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2026-06-04
Approve corrected 2025 Annual Report:
#148VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-12-04
Consider Changes to Drought Stage. No Action/No change.
#149VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-06-05
Parliamentary Procedure: without objection, postponed to August meeting by the President.
#150VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-04-03
Discuss and act on Variance to apply for fire suppression tank supply permit: Brownson Road Distiller:
#151VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2024-12-05
2023 Notice of Alleged Violation Resolutions including Camp Young Judaea, Dripping Springs WSC, Fall
#152VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-08-01
Adopt Amendments to District Rule 16 and Accompanying Resolution & Order :
#153VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-01-25
Following presentation of their contested case request, Director Smith, seconded by Director
#154VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-12-07
Consider and set dates for January and February 2024 Board Meetings:
#155VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-12-07
2022 NOAV Action as needed: No action taken.
#156VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-10-05
Approval of GMA-9 Budget:
#157VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-07-06
Rehearing of Driftwood Recovery Center Variance Request, contingent upon the Board granting the
#158VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-03-02
Onera, LLC Permit Application: Secretary/Treasurer Smith moved to issue the permit in accordance with
#159VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2023-03-02
City of Dripping Springs v Holly Fults (453rd District Court) Update: No action taken.
#160VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-01-12
Permits Status Report including NOAVs: No action taken.
#161VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2026-10-08
Authorize the General Manager to solicit requests for qualifications and/or execute any additional
#162VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2026-08-06
Adopt Order 236: Ordering 2026 Election of Directors for Districts 2, 3 and 4:
#163VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-12-04
Adopt Resolution #20251204 adopting the updated HTGCD Management Plan
#164VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2025-12-04
Public Hearing on the updated HTGCD Management Plan.
#165VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2025-10-02
Consider Action on TCEQ TLAP Permit No. WQ0016111001: No action necessary.
#166VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2025-10-02
Adopt District Investment Policy (Annual requirement):
#167VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2025-02-06
Public Hearing Testimony: Eddie McCarthy, Esq.
#168VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-10-03
2023 NOAV Action as needed:
#169VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-10-03
Adopt Order #20241003-3 to move into Emergency 40% Drought Stage:
#170VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-08-01
2023 NOAV Action as needed: No Action Taken.
#171VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-05-02
Approve Order 227: Order of Director Elections for November 2024 General Election:
#172VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2024-03-07
2022 NOAV Action as needed: No action.
#173VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-10-05
Presentation of Expanded Monthly Aquifer Conditions Report: Discussion only item.
#174VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-10-05
Adoption of 2024 Budget:
#175VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-09-07
Silver Creek/Luna Roya Variance Request:
#176VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2023-07-06
2022 NOAV Action as Needed:
#177VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-0)
2023-04-06
Legislative Update: No action taken.
#178VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2022-12-01
Drawing of Lots for Term Lengths:
#179VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (3-0)
2022-12-01
City of Dripping Springs Utility Commission:
#180VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2022-09-01
Drought Management Plan: No action taken.
#181VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2014-09-03
Review Cancellation of Election for District for Director, Single-Member District 1 and 3………....… Tressy Gumbert
#182VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2013-09-18
Approval of Monthly Financial Report and Budget to Actual Report………………………….……. Mark Hastings
#183VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2008-09-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2008-05-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#185VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2007-09-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#186VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2007-05-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#187VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2006-09-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2006-05-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2005-09-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#190VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2005-05-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#191VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2004-09-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#192VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2004-05-12
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#193VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2003-09-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#194VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2003-05-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#195VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (4-1)
2002-09-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#196VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2002-05-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#197VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2001-09-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2001-05-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#199VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2000-09-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#200VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (5-0)
2000-05-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption