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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Uvalde COUNTY

Fidel Rul

President
Nueces River Authority
fidel.rul@nuecesriverauth.tx.gov
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 96.6/100▲ +4.6 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #755 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
98.9/100
Regulatory Restraint
94.2/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2000 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2000-05-06)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)64.0% (326 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN) 36.0% (184 votes)
Early Voting: 196Election Day: 114Mail Ballots: 16
May 2001 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2001-05-05)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)68.0% (197 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN) 32.0% (92 votes)
Early Voting: 118Election Day: 69Mail Ballots: 10
May 2002 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2002-05-04)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)72.0% (269 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN) 28.0% (105 votes)
Early Voting: 161Election Day: 94Mail Ballots: 14
May 2003 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2003-05-03)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)65.0% (320 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN) 35.0% (173 votes)
Early Voting: 192Election Day: 112Mail Ballots: 16
May 2004 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2004-05-01)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)70.0% (369 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN) 30.0% (158 votes)
Early Voting: 221Election Day: 129Mail Ballots: 19
May 2005 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2005-05-07)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)70.0% (179 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan (NONPARTISAN) 30.0% (76 votes)
Early Voting: 107Election Day: 63Mail Ballots: 9
May 2006 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2006-05-06)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)63.0% (257 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN) 37.0% (151 votes)
Early Voting: 154Election Day: 90Mail Ballots: 13
May 2007 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2007-05-05)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)63.0% (171 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN) 37.0% (101 votes)
Early Voting: 103Election Day: 60Mail Ballots: 8
May 2008 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2008-05-03)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)71.0% (374 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN) 29.0% (153 votes)
Early Voting: 224Election Day: 131Mail Ballots: 19
May 2009 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2009-05-02)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)68.0% (173 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN) 32.0% (82 votes)
Early Voting: 104Election Day: 61Mail Ballots: 8
May 2010 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2010-05-01)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)72.0% (208 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN) 28.0% (81 votes)
Early Voting: 125Election Day: 73Mail Ballots: 10
May 2011 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2011-05-07)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)61.0% (228 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN) 39.0% (146 votes)
Early Voting: 137Election Day: 80Mail Ballots: 11
May 2012 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2012-05-05)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)70.0% (333 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN) 30.0% (143 votes)
Early Voting: 200Election Day: 117Mail Ballots: 16
May 2013 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2013-05-04)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)64.0% (294 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN) 36.0% (165 votes)
Early Voting: 176Election Day: 103Mail Ballots: 15
May 2014 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2014-05-03)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)69.0% (164 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN) 31.0% (74 votes)
Early Voting: 98Election Day: 57Mail Ballots: 9
May 2015 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2015-05-02)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)55.0% (224 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza (NONPARTISAN) 45.0% (184 votes)
Early Voting: 134Election Day: 78Mail Ballots: 12
May 2016 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2016-05-07)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)67.0% (296 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN) 33.0% (146 votes)
Early Voting: 178Election Day: 104Mail Ballots: 14
May 2017 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2017-05-06)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)64.0% (185 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN) 36.0% (104 votes)
Early Voting: 111Election Day: 65Mail Ballots: 9
May 2018 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2018-05-05)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)58.0% (207 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN) 42.0% (150 votes)
Early Voting: 124Election Day: 72Mail Ballots: 11
May 2019 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2019-05-04)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)58.0% (306 votes)
Michael R. Vance (NONPARTISAN) 42.0% (221 votes)
Early Voting: 184Election Day: 107Mail Ballots: 15
May 2020 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2020-05-02)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)57.0% (271 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson (NONPARTISAN) 43.0% (205 votes)
Early Voting: 163Election Day: 95Mail Ballots: 13
May 2021 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2021-05-01)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)64.0% (316 votes)
David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN) 36.0% (177 votes)
Early Voting: 190Election Day: 111Mail Ballots: 15
May 2022 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2022-05-07)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)62.0% (211 votes)
David C. Morales (NONPARTISAN) 38.0% (129 votes)
Early Voting: 127Election Day: 74Mail Ballots: 10
May 2023 Nueces River Authority Uniform General & Special Election (2023-05-06)
President (At-Large)
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)64.0% (250 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton (NONPARTISAN) 36.0% (141 votes)
Early Voting: 150Election Day: 88Mail Ballots: 12
May 2025 Nueces River Authority Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
President
ELECTED / WON
Fidel Rul (NONPARTISAN) (Current Profile)100.0% (141 votes)
Early Voting: 86Election Day: 48Mail Ballots: 7

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
305
Yes Votes
280 (92%)
No / Dissenting Votes
25 (8%)
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 (22-0)
2026-03-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#2VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-07-09
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#3VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-12-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#4VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-05-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#5VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-04-09
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#6VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-02-14
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#7VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-02-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#8VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-01-14
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#9VOTED: YES+9.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-09-10
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#10VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-08-12
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#11VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-06-11
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#12VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-10-09
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#13VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-08-14
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#14VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-05-08
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#15VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-03-13
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#16VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-11-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#17VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-10-08
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#18VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-05-21
Discussion and Action to approve amendments to the Nueces River Authority FY2026 Operating Budget. – John J. Byrum II / Robin Murray, Chief Financial Officer
#19VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-04-10
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#20VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-10-14
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#21VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-12-10
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#22VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-01-08
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#23VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-04-08
Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead
#24VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-02-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#25VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-09-11
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#26VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-07-10
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#27VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-07-08
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#28VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-06-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#29VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-01-10
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#30VOTED: YES+6.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-03-17
Ratification of previous action to approve a Resolution to establish an init ial water reservation/option fee schedule and authorization to execute agreements for future water customers from the Harbor Island Seawater Desalinization Treatment Facility. - John J. Byrum II, Executive Director
#31VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-05-21
Discussion and action to authorize the Executive Director to execute, upon approval of NRA general counsel, a master services agreement with Stantec Consulting for services associated with the Flood Infrastructure Nature Base Solutions project and execute Task Order 1 for a fee not to exceed $725,000.00. This project is funded from a Texas Water
#32VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-04-10
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#33VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-07-08
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#34VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion regarding legal matters involving negotiations and agreements with the Development Partner for the Harbor Island Seawater Desalination Treatment Plant for the New Water for South Texas Project. – John J. Byrum II, Executive Director Return to Open Session
#35VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-01-14
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#36VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-03-17
Discussion and approval of a RESOLUTION OF THE NUECES RIVER AUTHORITY ACCEPTING THE WORK UNDER CONTRACT WITH GERKE CONSTRUCTION AS BEING COMPLETE AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ALL APPROVED CHANGE ORDERS. – John J. Byrum II, Executive Director
#37VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-04-08
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#38VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-09-10
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#39VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-08-08
Resolution approving the Engagement Agreement with SledgeLaw Group PLLC for legal services to the Nueces River Authority as General Counsel. – John J. Byrum II, Executive Director
#40VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-02-12
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#41VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-01-08
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#42VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-10-09
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#43VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-08-12
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#44VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and possible action to authorize the Executive Director, upon approval of the Nueces River Authority General Counsel, to execute a Phase I development agreement with IDE for the Harbor Island Seawater Desalination Project. – John J. Byrum II, Executive Director
#45VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-12-10
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#46VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-03-17
Ratification of previous action to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding between the Nueces River Authority and the City of Laredo, and the Eagle Pass Water System to develop alternative water sources, with such proposed Agreement to be presented to the Board for subsequent
#47VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-03-11
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#48VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-02-11
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#49VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-11-12
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#50VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-03-17
Ratification of previous action to authorize the Executive Directo r to execute a Master Services Agreement with Black and Veatch, Overland Park, Kansas (with offices in San Antonio) for P rofessional Services as Owner’s Advisor for Seawater Desalination Project Development, and authorization for Task 1 of said agreement
#51VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-02-14
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#52VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-01-10
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#53VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-07-09
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#54VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-05-14
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#55VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-09-11
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#56VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-06-12
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#57VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-10-08
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#58VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-06-11
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#59VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-04-09
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#60VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-12-11
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#61VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-08-14
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#62VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-07-10
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#63VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-05-08
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#64VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2024-03-13
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#65VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-10-14
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#66VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-05-21
Discussion and action to select a Development Partner for the NRA for the Harbor Island Seawater Desalination Treatment Plant for the New Water for South Texas Project; authorize the Executive Director to enter into a Phase 1 Development Agreement with the firm selected. John J. Byrum II, Executive Director
#67VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-03-17
Ratification of previous action to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate an Agreement with MRB Group for the design of Filtration Improvements required at the Leakey Regional Wastewater Plant to produce Type I Reclaimed Water, with such proposed Agreement to be presented to the Board for subsequent approval. – John J.
#68VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-08-08
Discuss and take possible action authorizing the Executive Director to engage Hilltop Securities, Inc. and McCall Parkhurst & Horton LLP related to a plan of finance for the planning, designing, and engineering of a water distribution pipeline related to the Harbor Island Desalination Project, including the feasibility thereof, and a potential initial interim
#69VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-08-08
Approval of amending the salary of the Executive Director Effective September 1, 2025. – Eric Burnett, President
#70VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-08-08
Discussion and approval of amendments to the Nueces River Authority’s FY 2025 Budget- Robin Murray, Chief Financial Officer
#71VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-03-17
Ratification of previous action to authorize the Executive Director to research and explore a Brush Management Plan and Composting Facility to increase spring flows and enhance stream flows in the Upper and Middle Nueces Basin. - John J. Byrum II, Executive Director
#72VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (20-2)
2021-09-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#73VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (20-2)
2018-09-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#74VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (21-1)
2017-05-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#75VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (21-1)
2016-05-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#76VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (21-1)
2015-05-13
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#77VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (21-1)
2014-09-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#78VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (21-1)
2014-05-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#79VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (20-2)
2012-05-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#80VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (21-1)
2010-09-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#81VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (21-1)
2010-05-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#82VOTED: NO+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-Liberty Dissent (Opposed Overreach)Outcome: PASSED (20-2)
2008-05-14
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#83VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (21-1)
2006-05-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#84VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (21-1)
2004-09-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#85VOTED: NO-2.8 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (20-2)
2003-05-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#86VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-03-17
Ratification of previous action to authorize the Executive Directo r to negotiate and execute a lease for property from the Port of Corpus Christi to construct and operate a seawater desalinization treatment plant and all related appurtenances and to execute easements required for such construction and operation. – John J. Byrum II,
#87VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-08-08
Resolution approving Nueces River Authority Investment Policy and Investment Strategies – Robin Murray, Chief Financial Officer INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (9 - 15)
#88VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-03-17
Ratification of previous action to authorize the Executive Director to execute a lease with Stonewater Properties USA, Inc. for Suite 800 of the Crossroads District, 500 IH 69, Robstown, Texas to serve as a Board Meeting Room and future office space. - John J. Byrum II, Executive Director
#89VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-09-25
Discussion and possible action authorizing and directing the Executive Director to request that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality convene a meeting of the Nueces Estuary Advisory Council and directing staff to coordinate with the City of Corpus Christi and the City of Three Rivers, as fellow certificate holders, regarding submission of similar
#90VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-08-08
Discussions regarding legal matters involving the partnership with the Port of Corpus Christi for water supply development in the lower Nueces River Basin . – John J. Byrum II, Executive Director
#91VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (20-2)
2023-09-13
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#92VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (20-2)
2023-05-10
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#93VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (21-1)
2020-05-13
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#94VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (20-2)
2016-09-14
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#95VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (21-1)
2012-05-09
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#96VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (20-2)
2011-09-14
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#97VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (20-2)
2011-05-11
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#98VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (21-1)
2008-09-10
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#99VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (21-1)
2006-09-13
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#100VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (21-1)
2002-05-08
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#101VOTED: NO-2.3 Score Impact • Opposed ReformOutcome: PASSED (20-2)
2001-09-12
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#102VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and action on a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Nueces River Authority requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board, authorizing the filing of an application for assistance; and making certain findings in connection therewith. The application is to be filed for TWDB State Water Infrastructure
#103VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2025-03-17
Ratification of previous action to amend the Nueces River Authority FY25 Budget. – Robin Murray, Chief Financial Officer
#104VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and possible action on forming a Stakeholder Advisory Committee composed of representatives of entities reserving water from the New Water for South Texas Project. – John Chisholm – Deputy Executive Director
#105VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2023-09-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#106VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2023-05-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#107VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2022-09-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#108VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2022-05-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#109VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2021-05-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#110VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2020-09-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#111VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2020-05-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#112VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2019-09-11
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#113VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2019-05-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#114VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2018-05-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#115VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2017-09-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#116VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2016-09-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#117VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2015-09-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#118VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2013-09-11
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#119VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2013-05-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#120VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2012-09-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#121VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2011-09-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#122VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2011-05-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#123VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2009-09-09
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#124VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2009-05-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#125VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2008-09-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#126VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2007-09-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#127VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2007-05-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#128VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2006-09-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#129VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2005-09-14
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#130VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2005-05-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#131VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2004-05-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#132VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2003-09-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#133VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2002-09-11
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#134VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2002-05-08
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#135VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2001-09-12
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#136VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2001-05-09
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#137VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2000-09-13
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#138VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2000-05-10
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#139VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2022-09-14
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#140VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2022-05-11
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#141VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2021-09-08
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#142VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2021-05-12
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#143VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2020-09-09
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#144VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2019-09-11
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#145VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2019-05-08
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#146VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2018-09-12
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#147VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2018-05-09
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#148VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2017-09-13
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#149VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2017-05-10
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#150VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2016-05-11
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#151VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2015-09-09
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#152VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2015-05-13
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#153VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2014-09-10
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#154VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2014-05-14
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#155VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2013-09-11
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#156VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2013-05-08
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#157VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2012-09-12
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#158VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2010-09-08
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#159VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2010-05-12
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#160VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2009-09-09
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#161VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2009-05-13
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#162VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2008-05-14
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#163VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2007-09-12
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#164VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2007-05-09
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#165VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2006-05-10
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#166VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2005-09-14
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#167VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2005-05-11
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#168VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2004-09-08
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#169VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2004-05-12
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#170VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2003-09-10
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#171VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2003-05-14
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#172VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2002-09-11
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#173VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2001-05-09
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#174VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2000-09-13
Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates
#175VOTED: YES+1.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2000-05-10
Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Permitting Fees
#176VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-10-14
Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum
#177VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-10-14
Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting
#178VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-10-14
Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity
#179VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-10-14
Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service
#180VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-09-25
Approval of the minutes of August 14, 2026, regular meeting of the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors. John J. Byrum II, Executive Director
#181VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-09-25
Approval to establish a new checking account at the First State Bank of Uvalde for the Nueces River Authority to accept monies and make payments associated with the Texas Water Development Board State Water Infrastructure Grant Fund. – Robin Murray, Chief Financial Officer EXECUTIVE SESSION
#182VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-09-25
Discussion and possible action regarding the evaluation, duties, discipline, employment, reassignment, or dismissal of the Authority’s Executive Director. 14) Meeting adjournment At any Ɵme during a mee Ɵng of the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors and in compliance with the Texas Open Mee Ɵngs Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s
#183VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-08-12
Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity
#184VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-08-12
Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum
#185VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-08-12
Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting
#186VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-08-12
Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service
#187VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-07-08
Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting
#188VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-07-08
Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity
#189VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-07-08
Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum
#190VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-07-08
Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service
#191VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-06-25
Approval of the minutes of May 21, 2026, regular meeting of the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors. John J. Byrum II, Executive Director
#192VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-06-25
Discussion and action to create a Public Communications Policy or internal process for reviewing and approving press releases, media statements, public responses, and other official communications before they are sent externally. – Eliza Santos-McElhaney, Nueces River Authority Board Member EXECUTIVE SESSION
#193VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-05-21
Approval of minutes of February 20, 2026, regular meeting of the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors. – Eric Burnett, President
#194VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-05-21
Discussion and action to approve a recommendation from the Nueces River Authority Finance and Audit Committee to authorize the Executive Director to provide monthly financial information to include revenue, expenditures, and cash instead of quarterly. – John J. Byrum II, Executive Director EXECUTIVE SESSION:
#195VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-05-21
Approval of minutes of May 8, 2026, Special Meeting of the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors. – Eric Burnett, President INDIVIDUAL DISCUSSION ITEMS: (8 – 15)
#196VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-05-21
Approval of the revised minutes of the May 30, 2025, regular meeting of the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors. John J. Byrum II, Executive Director
#197VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-05-21
Approval of minutes of April 14, 2026, Special Meeting of the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors. Eric Burnett, President
#198VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-04-08
Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting
#199VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-04-08
Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum
#200VOTED: YES0.0 Score Impact • ProceduralOutcome: PASSED (22-0)
2026-04-08
Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service