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Deborah Carington

Director, District 5 (District 5)
Edwards Aquifer Authority

Elected Director, District 5 for Edwards Aquifer Authority.

rruiz@edwardsaquifer.org210-222-2204
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 69.5/100▼ -1.7 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #18606 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
70.7/100
Regulatory Restraint
70.1/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 Edwards Aquifer Authority Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Director, District 5 (District 5)
ELECTED / WON
Deborah Carington (Current Profile)100.0% (141 votes)
Early Voting: 86Election Day: 48Mail Ballots: 7

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
496
Yes Votes
496 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-02-10
Consider recommendation from the Finance/Administrative Committee to amend the 2026 EAA Operating Budget by increasing the Abandoned Well Fund appropriation by $150,000.
#2VOTED: YES-9.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-02-24
Consider recommendation from the Executive Committee to approve an Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan FY2026 Funding Application Amendment submitted by the City of San Marcos/Texas State University and associated 2026 EAA Operating Budget amendment
#3VOTED: YES-9.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-03-10
Consider recommendation from the Executive Committee to approve an Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan FY2026 Funding Application Amendment submitted by the City of San Marcos/Texas State University and associated 2026 EAA Operating Budget amendment
#4VOTED: YES-8.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-05-12
Consider recommendation from the Finance/Administrative Committee to approve an Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan FY2026 Funding Application Amendment submitted by the Edwards Aquifer Authority and associated 2026 EAA Operating Budget amendment by
#5VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-11-12
Receive report from EAA staff regarding the public hearing process and consider recommendation from the Finance/Administrative Committee to adopt the annual operating budget and associated aquifer management fee and program aquifer management fee rates fo
#6VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-07-09
Consider recommendation from EAA staff to approve a Joint Election Agreement between the Bexar County Elections Administrator, acting on behalf of Bexar County, and other political subdivisions, including the Edwards Aquifer Authority, for the conducting
#7VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-24
Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with The University of Texas at San Antonio, in an amount not to exceed $232,943.00, for a metagenomic approach to monitoring water within the c
#8VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-03-10
Consider recommendation from EAA staff to approve a contract with Carriage House Partners, LLC, for legislative consultant services in an amount not to exceed $300,000, for the period April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028.
#9VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-09-10
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve an ASR springflow protection program forbearance agreement with Susan Bordano, Daniel K. Byrom, and Cheri L. Byrom, Trustees of the Byrom Living Trust dated March 23, 2021, for the
#10VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-05-28
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve ASR springflow protection program forbearance agreements with Charles Joseph Zinsmeyer and Lyle N. Riff for the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Forbearance Program, in support of the E
#11VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-09-09
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve a forbearance agreement with Hedwig Eben Hardie for Edwards groundwater withdrawal rights for the Voluntary Irrigation Suspension Program Option in support of the Edwards Aquifer Ha
#12VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
This meeting of the Implementing Committee of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan complies with Section 7.7.4 of the Funding and Management Agreement (FMA), an interlocal agreement made pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 791 by and among
#13VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-07-14
Consider recommendation from EAA staff to approve forbearance agreements with Carpenter Land and Cattle Company I, Inc.; Robert M. Hendry; and Amy Wolff Hendry and Tina Marie Weynand Mumme for Edwards groundwater withdrawal rights for the Voluntary Irriga
#14VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-24
Consider recommendation from EAA staff to approve an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with Texas A&M University AgriLife Research, in an amount not to exceed $1,248,500.00, for a land management and recharge study.
#15VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-01-13
Consider recommendation from the Executive Committee to accept amendments to the employment agreement with General Manager Roland Ruiz.
#16VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2024-09-24
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve an ASR springflow protection program forbearance agreement with Union Stock Yards San Antonio, Inc., for the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Forbearance Program, in support of the Edwa
#17VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Receive report from EAA staff on unaudited financial statements for July 2024.
#18VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-07-25
Olivia Ybarra Habitat Conservation Plan Coordinator This meeting of the Implementing Committee of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan complies with Section 7.7.4 of the Funding and Management Agreement (FMA), an interlocal agreement made pursuan
#19VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-07-09
Consider recommendation from the Executive Committee to approve a Services Agreement between the Edwards Aquifer Authority and the Edwards Aquifer Conservancy.
#20VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-05-12
Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve a contract renewal with Eurofins Environmental Testing South Central LLC, for analytical laboratory services in the amount not to exceed $230,000.
#21VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-04-14
Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with The University of Texas at San Antonio, in an amount not to exceed $232,943.00, for a metagenomic approach to monitoring water within the c
#22VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-04-14
Receive report from independent auditor, RSM US LLP, and consider recommendation from the Finance/Administrative Committee to accept the audit report for the 12-month period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
#23VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-02-10
Consider recommendation from EAA staff to ratify the General Manager's approval of forbearance agreements with Pamela McCasland Bendele; Donald Batot and wife, Jo Helen Batot and Batt Investments and Management Company L.P.; A & S Ranch, Ltd.; Turner-Pasc
#24VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2024-10-22
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve forbearance agreements with Tierra D'Hanis, LLC; Scott G. Yanta and Kimberly Yanta; Yanta Farms, LLC, a Texas limited liability company; Tierra Lytle LLC; Cole Yanta; Bobby Dale DeR
#25VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Consider recommendation from the Finance/Administrative Committee to approve the renewal of interlocal cooperation contracts with the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool for property, casualty, cyber liability, and workers' compensation ins
#26VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-03-26
Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve an Interlocal Agreement with New Braunfels Utilities for the operation of a water level observation well at Comal Plant No. 3 (DX-68-23-304), adjacent to Comal Springs, New Braunf
#27VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-05-12
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve forbearance agreements with Robert Carl Reagan and Carolyn Reagan; Robert Carl Reagan, individually, and Trustee William Cecil Reagan GST Exempt Trust 1, and Trustee Robert Carl Rea
#28VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-02-10
Receive report from EAA staff and consider recommendation from the Executive Committee to authorize the General Manager to negotiate a contract with Carriage House Partners for legislative consultant services.
#29VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-09-09
Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve a contract with Southwest Research Institute, for development of a hydrologic model to estimate recharge, in an amount not to exceed $725,040.
#30VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-04-14
Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with The University of Texas at Austin, in an amount not to exceed $165,299.43, for a historical climate variability study.
#31VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Consider recommendation from the Finance/Administrative Committee to authorize the General Manager to negotiate a contract with RSM US LLP, to conduct the EAA’s fiscal 2024 audit.
#32VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve an ASR springflow protection program forbearance agreement with Susan Bordano, Daniel K. Byrom, and Cheri L. Byrom, Trustees of the Byrom Living Trust dated March 23, 2021, for the
#33VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-07-09
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve ASR springflow protection program forbearance agreements with Cecile Tindall Graham; Dan Kinsel Trustee of the DL Kinsel Family Trust; Bishop Farms, LTD. & KWB Management, L.L.C.; O
#34VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-07-09
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve forbearance agreements with Michael T. Adamek and Kristen J. Adamek; Bishop Farms, LTD. & KWB Management, L.L.C.; John Aviel Persyn; and Mark A. Nester for Edwards groundwater withd
#35VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-04-09
Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve an Interlocal Agreement with New Braunfels Utilities for the operation of a water level observation well at Comal Plant No. 3 (DX-68-23-304), adjacent to Comal Springs, New Braunf
#36VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-07-14
Consider recommendation from EAA staff to approve water conservation grant contracts with: Thomas Ekbaum & Gretel Seidel Ekbaum; K&L Farms Legacy; Wilde Family Farms, LTD; and Rodney Carl Hitzfelder for a total amount of $192,034.14.
#37VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-09-09
Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve a contract with BIO-WEST, Inc., for the Comal Springs Dryopid Beetle Monitoring Study, in the amount of $107,897.
#38VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-09-10
Consider recommendation from the Aquifer Management Planning Committee to approve a renewal and extension of an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District to conduct a Precipitation Enhancement Program, in a
#39VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Consider recommendation from the Aquifer Management Planning Committee to approve a renewal and extension of an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District to conduct a Precipitation Enhancement Program, in a
#40VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
This meeting of the Stakeholder Committee of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan complies with Section 7.8.4 of the Funding and Management Agreement (FMA), an interlocal agreement made pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 791 by and among t
#41VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-09-16
This meeting of the Science Committee of the Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan complies with Section 7.9.3 of the Funding and Management Agreement (FMA), an interlocal agreement made pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 791 by and among the E
#42VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-08-11
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve a forbearance agreement with Larry V. Emerson and Michael E. McHugh for Edwards groundwater withdrawal rights for the Voluntary Irrigation Suspension Program Option in support of th
#43VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-02-24
Receive report from EAA staff on unaudited financial statements for January 2026.
#44VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve forbearance agreements with Wilde Family Farms, Ltd., and Linda Marie Zinsmeyer Saathoff for Edwards groundwater withdrawal rights for the Voluntary Irrigation Suspension Program Op
#45VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Consider recommendation from the Research & Technology Committee to approve a Joint Funding Agreement between the EAA and the U.S. Geological Survey for Edwards and Trinity Aquifer vulnerability analysis, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
#46VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-07-23
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve forbearance agreements with Wilde Family Farms, Ltd., and Linda Marie Zinsmeyer Saathoff for Edwards groundwater withdrawal rights for the Voluntary Irrigation Suspension Program Op
#47VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-07-23
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve an ASR springflow protection program forbearance agreement with Susan Bordano, Daniel K. Byrom, and Cheri L. Byrom, Trustees of the Byrom Living Trust dated March 23, 2021, for the
#48VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-03-26
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve forbearance agreements with Weldon Gilleland and Judie M. Gilleland; Malcolm Richey; Linda Tucker Sparks, Trustee of the Sparks Family Trust, dated February 8, 2013; Lena Jo Davenpo
#49VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-04-14
Consider recommendation from EAA staff to approve an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with Texas A&M University AgriLife Research, in an amount not to exceed $1,248,500.00, for a land management and recharge study.
#50VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2025-05-27
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve forbearance agreements with Kessler Ranch, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership and Katherine Potter for Edwards groundwater withdrawal rights for the Voluntary Irrigation Suspension P
#51VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-06-11
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve forbearance agreements with Martha Watkins Hardesty; Fred J. Yanta; and Stull Farms, a Texas General Partnership, d/b/a Stull Farms for Edwards groundwater withdrawal rights for the
#52VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-04-23
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve forbearance agreements with Carnes Farms, Inc.; City of Uvalde; KNJK Family Limited Partnership; Marla Lee Schaefer; Deborah Ann Benke; Ted Allen Sanderlin and Judith Sanderlin Newm
#53VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-09-16
Receive a report from Lily Sweikert, Deputy Project Manager at ICF, on the EAHCP Incidental Take Permit Renewal.
#54VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-09-16
Reports
#55VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-08-11
Consider recommendation from EAA staff to approve the purchase of employee medical insurance from Cigna Healthcare through Risk Services-Leavitt Insurance Agencies, in the approximate amount of $1,609,729, for the period October 1, 2026, through September
#56VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-06-09
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve a conversion of base irrigation groundwater owned by Microsoft Corporation, a Washington Corporation.
#57VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-05-15
Social / Dinner (112 College St., SATX, 78205)
#58VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-05-15
The EAHCP Success Story
#59VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-02-24
Consider future agendas
#60VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-12-09
Consider recommendation from the Executive Committee to approve payment to Kemp Smith, in the amount of $12,175, for legal services for October 2025.
#61VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-12-09
General Manager's Announcements and Reports
#62VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-04-08
April 3, 2025 Jennifer Wong-Esparza Assistant to Board Secretary In this Notice of Open Meeting (“Notice”), the posting of an agenda item to be discussed in open session is not intended to limit or require discussion of that item in open session if it is
#63VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-10-22
Receive report on the EAA Recharge Dam program.
#64VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-10-22
Committee Reports
#65VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-10-08
Consider recommendation from the Aquifer Management Planning Committee to approve updates to the EAA Groundwater Conservation Plan.
#66VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2024-09-24
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve a conversion of base irrigation groundwater owned by SA Rocking in the Free World, LP.
#67VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to accept a settlement counter-offer from the San Marcos Baptist Academy related to exceeding authorized groundwater withdrawals during 2023.
#68VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Written Reports
#69VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Individual Consideration
#70VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-07-23
Written Reports
#71VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-06-25
Receive report from EAA staff concerning EAHCP research activities.
#72VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-06-25
Receive report from EAA staff and consider potential action regarding the EAA's 2024 Agriculture Conservation Equipment Grant program and related funding.
#73VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-06-25
Consider future agendas
#74VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
Receive a report from Larry Jackson, Executive Director of External and Regulatory Affairs at EAA, on 2025 Edwards Aquifer Permitted Withdrawals.
#75VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
Receive a report from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service staff on the Edwards Aquifer Refugia Program.
#76VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
Consider staff recommendation to approve amendments to the 2026 Edwards Aquifer Authority’s Work Plan and Funding Application.
#77VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
Consider staff recommendation to approve the 2027 City of San Marcos Funding Application and amended Work Plan.
#78VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-09-16
The 2027 Science Committee meeting calendar will be available on Thursday, December 17 at the joint meeting of the Implementing and Stakeholder Committees. This meeting will be held at 10:00 AM at the Edwards Aquifer Authority, 900 E. Quincy Street, San A
#79VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-08-11
Consider recommendation from the Finance/Administrative Committee to declare certain personal property of the EAA to be surplus and to authorize the disposal of the surplus property.
#80VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-06-02
Consider future agendas
#81VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-03-24
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve a conversion of base irrigation groundwater owned by EDMRGE Farms 1, Ltd.
#82VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-02-24
Staff Reports
#83VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-01-13
Consider recommendation from EAA staff to partially approve a Notice of Claim to Interest by Sharon Eisenhauer in Initial Regular Permit No. P100-175 (BE00067).
#84VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-08-12
Consider recommendation from EAA staff to approve the purchase of employee medical insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas through Marsh McLennan Agency, in the approximate amount of $1,528,645, for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30,
#85VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-03-11
Consider appointment of an Edwards Aquifer Conservancy board member due to a resignation.
#86VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-12-12
Board Dinner
#87VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-10-22
This meeting of the EAA Aquifer Management Planning Committee will be conducted via video conference in a manner consistent with the EAA Bylaws. The public may virtually attend the live meeting by going to https://edwardsaquifer-org.zoom.us/j/91025639119.
#88VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-10-22
Individual Consideration
#89VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Committee Reports
#90VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-07-25
· Hydrologic Update · EAHCP Program Announcements · Spring Community Update o City of New Braunfels o City of San Marcos
#91VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-05-28
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve a conversion of base irrigation groundwater owned by KB Home Lone Star Inc.
#92VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-02-06
General Manager's Report
#93VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
Individual Consideration
#94VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
· Program Manager Announcements
#95VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
The next Implementing Committee meeting will be on Thursday, December 17, 2026, at the Edwards Aquifer Authority.
#96VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-09-16
Receive a report from Mark Enders, City of San Marcos HCP Manager, on San Marcos Habitat Conservation.
#97VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-09-16
Future Meetings
#98VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-05-15
The Future: Our Guiding Principles
#99VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-02-24
Committee Reports
#100VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-01-13
Consider recommendation from EAA staff to approve a conversion of base irrigation groundwater owned by Continental Homes of Texas, L.P.
#101VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-12-11
Board Dinner
#102VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-12-09
Staff Reports
#103VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-05-16
Review the next Habitat Conservation Plan. Relate it to the EAA Mission pillars of Manage, Enhance, and Protect.
#104VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-05-16
Next Generation. Discuss what manage, enhance, and protect means as the EAA faces a challenging future.
#105VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-05-16
Looking Ahead: Determine the key challenges to the EAA Mission moving forward.
#106VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-05-16
May 8, 2025 Jennifer Wong-Esparza Assistant to Board Secretary In this Notice of Open Meeting (“Notice”), the posting of an agenda item to be discussed in open session is not intended to limit or require discussion of that item in open session if it is ot
#107VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-05-15
May 8, 2025 Jennifer Wong-Esparza Assistant to Board Secretary In this Notice of Open Meeting (“Notice”), the posting of an agenda item to be discussed in open session is not intended to limit or require discussion of that item in open session if it is ot
#108VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-12-10
Oath of Office
#109VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-10-22
Staff Reports
#110VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Consider future agendas
#111VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Receive report on the proposed South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency integration with Supply SA.
#112VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Consider future agendas
#113VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-07-25
EAHCP Program Manager Announcements
#114VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-06-25
Consider future agendas
#115VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-06-25
Committee Reports
#116VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-02-06
Committee Reports
#117VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
Future Meetings
#118VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-09-16
Receive a report from Dr. Chad Furl, Chief Science Officer at EAA, on New Braunfels Habitat Conservation.
#119VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-05-14
Social / Dinner (212 W. Crockett St., SATX, 78205)
#120VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-05-14
May 11, 2026 Jennifer Wong-Esparza Assistant to Board Secretary In this Notice of Open Meeting (“Notice”), the posting of an agenda item to be discussed in open session is not intended to limit or require discussion of that item in open session if it is o
#121VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-12-09
Individual Consideration
#122VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-09-09
Consider settlement counter-offer from the City of Lytle related to exceeding authorized groundwater withdrawals during 2024.
#123VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-05-16
Recap of the morning session.
#124VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-05-15
Tour of Medina Dam / Pearson Lake
#125VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-12-12
December 5, 2024 Jennifer Wong-Esparza Assistant to Board Secretary In this Notice of Open Meeting (“Notice”), the posting of an agenda item to be discussed in open session is not intended to limit or require discussion of that item in open session if it
#126VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-12-10
December 5, 2024 Jennifer Wong-Esparza Assistant to Board Secretary In this Notice of Open Meeting (“Notice”), the posting of an agenda item to be discussed in open session is not intended to limit or require discussion of that item in open session if it
#127VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2024-11-12
Consider recommendation from the Executive Committee to approve the EAA's 2025 legislative priorities.
#128VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-10-22
Committee Reports
#129VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2024-09-24
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve a conversion of base irrigation groundwater owned by SA Rocking in the Free World, LP.
#130VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Individual Consideration
#131VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-07-25
Future Meetings
#132VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-07-25
Consider staff recommendation to accept the Springflow Simulation for Initial Preliminary Take Assessment for use in the Incidental Take Permit Amendment Application process with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
#133VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-07-23
Committee Reports
#134VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-07-09
Consider recommendation from EAA staff calling for the election of seven voting members to the EAA Board of Directors from seven single-member districts within the boundaries of the EAA to be held on November 5, 2024.
#135VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-06-25
Written Reports
#136VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
Program Announcements
#137VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
Reports
#138VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
· Hydrologic Update · Comal Springs Update · San Marcos Springs Update · Program Announcements
#139VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-09-22
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve a conversion of base irrigation groundwater owned by Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company.
#140VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-09-16
Receive a report from Dr. Chad Furl, Chief Science Officer at EAA, on EAHCP Supporting Measures.
#141VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-06-09
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve a conversion of base irrigation groundwater owned by Microsoft Corporation, a Washington Corporation.
#142VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-26
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve a conversion of base irrigation groundwater owned by Andiron Multistate 1, LLC.
#143VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-05-15
May 6, 2026 Jennifer Wong-Esparza Assistant to Board Secretary In this Notice of Open Meeting (“Notice”), the posting of an agenda item to be discussed in open session is not intended to limit or require discussion of that item in open session if it is ot
#144VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-05-15
The New EAHCP: What, When and Why
#145VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-05-14
EAA Resource Fair
#146VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-05-16
Discuss the state of the EAA Mission.
#147VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-05-16
Session wrap-up and identification of the next steps.
#148VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-01-14
Consider election of EAA board officers.
#149VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Individual Consideration
#150VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Staff Reports
#151VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Committee Reports
#152VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-06-25
Staff Reports
#153VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-02-06
Individual Consideration
#154VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
Consider staff recommendation to approve the 2027 Edwards Aquifer Authority’s Funding Application and amended Work Plan.
#155VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
Consider staff recommendation to approve the 2027 City of New Braunfels Funding Application and amended Work Plan.
#156VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
Program Announcements
#157VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-08-11
Consider recommendation from the Executive Committee to approve proposed amendments to the Edwards Aquifer Authority Bylaws.
#158VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-06-09
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve a conversion of base irrigation groundwater owned by Yellowstone Real Estate, Inc.
#159VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-05-12
Consider recommendation from the Finance/Administrative Committee to approve the purchase of IT cloud server hosting services from Amazon Web Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $80,000, and the purchase of software and support services from SHI Go
#160VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-12-09
Future Board Meeting Agendas
#161VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-09-09
Consider settlement counter-offer from the Army Retirement Residence Supporting Foundation related to exceeding authorized groundwater withdrawals during 2024.
#162VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Written Reports
#163VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Written Reports
#164VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Consider future agendas
#165VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Committee Reports
#166VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Staff Reports
#167VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-07-23
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to accept a settlement counter-offer from the San Marcos Baptist Academy related to exceeding authorized groundwater withdrawals during 2023.
#168VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-07-23
Permits/Enforcement Committee Report.
#169VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-06-25
Staff Reports
#170VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-04-23
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to rescind limited production well status for the well owned by Juan Francisco Rodriguez, based on the owner’s inability to meet annual groundwater withdrawal limits.
#171VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-02-06
Staff Reports
#172VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
Future Meetings
#173VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
Reports
#174VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-10-08
Receive a report from Marc Friberg, Deputy General Manager at EAA, on 2027 Aquifer Storage and Recovery Forbearance.
#175VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-07-14
Consider recommendation from EAA staff calling for the election of nine voting members to the EAA Board of Directors from nine single-member districts within the boundaries of the EAA to be held on November 3, 2026.
#176VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-06-02
Committee Reports
#177VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-06-02
Individual Consideration
#178VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-05-26
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve a conversion of base irrigation groundwater owned by Microsoft Corporation, a Washington Corporation.
#179VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-05-12
Consider EAA staff recommendation to approve the purchase of a 2026 Ford Transit Van, using the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Membership Program, in an amount not to exceed $54,166.60.
#180VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-05-12
Consider recommendation from the Finance/Administrative Committee to declare certain personal property of the EAA to be surplus and to authorize the disposal of the surplus property.
#181VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2026-04-28
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to conditionally rescind limited production well status for the wells owned by MacArthur Park Church of Christ, based on the owners' inability to meet annual groundwater withdrawal limits.
#182VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-04-14
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve a conversion of base irrigation groundwater owned by EDMRGE Farms 1, Ltd.
#183VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-01-13
Consider accepting the resignation of Director Stuart Hansmann; declaring the vacancy of EAA Director District 8 in Comal County; and directing the General Manager to initiate the necessary procedures for filling the vacancy consistent with EAA Bylaws.
#184VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-12-11
December 3, 2025 Jennifer Wong-Esparza Assistant to Board Secretary In this Notice of Open Meeting (“Notice”), the posting of an agenda item to be discussed in open session is not intended to limit or require discussion of that item in open session if it
#185VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-12-09
December 3, 2025 Jennifer Wong-Esparza Assistant to Board Secretary In this Notice of Open Meeting (“Notice”), the posting of an agenda item to be discussed in open session is not intended to limit or require discussion of that item in open session if it
#186VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-12-09
Board Reports
#187VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2025-08-12
Consider appointment of Edwards Aquifer Conservancy board member.
#188VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-10-22
Consider future agendas
#189VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (1-0)
2024-10-22
Receive report and consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to authorize the General Manager to refer to General Counsel alleged violations of EAA rules and authorize General Counsel to file a civil suit, if necessary, against Bryce
#190VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (2-0)
2024-10-22
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve a conversion of base irrigation groundwater owned by Daniel K. Byrom and Cheri L. Byrom, Trustees of the Byrom Living Trust dated March 23, 2021.
#191VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Committee Reports
#192VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Staff Reports
#193VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Permits/Enforcement Committee Report.
#194VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-08-27
Consider recommendation from the Finance/Administrative Committee to approve payment to Kemp Smith, in the amount of $29,594.98, for legal services for July 2024.
#195VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-07-23
Staff Reports
#196VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-06-25
Receive report from EAA staff providing an overview of the hydrological modeling efforts related to the EAHCP Permit Renewal process.
#197VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-06-25
Committee Reports
#198VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2024-02-06
Consider future agendas
#199VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-09-16
Program Announcements
#200VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (16-0)
2026-06-09
Consider recommendation from the Permits/Enforcement Committee to approve a conversion of base irrigation groundwater owned by Capitol Aggregates, Inc.