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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • Brooks COUNTY

William Botard

Director, Jim Hogg County Place 1 (Water) (Jim Hogg County Place 1 (Water))
Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District

Elected Director, Jim Hogg County Place 1 (Water) for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District.

lpena@brushcountrygcd.com361-325-5093
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 86.9/100▲ 0.0 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #12087 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
84.8/100
Regulatory Restraint
85.2/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Director, Jim Hogg County Place 1 (Water) (Jim Hogg County Place 1 (Water))
ELECTED / WON
William Botard (Current Profile)100.0% (141 votes)
Early Voting: 86Election Day: 48Mail Ballots: 7

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
1004
Yes Votes
992 (99%)
No / Dissenting Votes
12 (1%)
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 (9-0)
2026-08-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on review of and proposing FY 2026-2027 Tax Rate for official adoption after notice at the September board meeting.
#2VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-09-24
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on adoption of 2024 Tax Rate by resolution.
#3VOTED: YES+9.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-09-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on adoption of 2023 Tax Rate by resolution.
#4VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-09
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#5VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-08-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on review of and proposing FY 2025-2026 Tax Rate for official adoption after notice at the September board meeting.
#6VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-09-20
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on adopting 2022 Tax Rate by resolution.
#7VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-08-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on proposing 2022 Tax Rate, for official adoption after notice at the September board meeting.
#8VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-06-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on appointment of BCGCD Directors including administering Director’s Sworn Statement and Oath of Office, approval of bond and completion of TCEQ’s District Registration Form.
#9VOTED: YES+9.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2020-09-22
Discuss, consider, and act on adopting tax rate for the tax year 2020 under the notice and process provided by Texas Tax Code Section 26.052.
#10VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-12-10
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#11VOTED: YES+9.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-07-23
Discuss, consider, and review proposed 2019 BCGCD effective and rollback tax rates and approve publishing of effective and rollback tax rates notices in local newspapers and/or mailing notice.
#12VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-09-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on adoption of 2025 Tax Rate by resolution.
#13VOTED: YES+8.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-12-11
Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy
#14VOTED: YES+8.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-09-01
Discuss, consider, and act on adopting BCGCD 2019 Tax Rate by resolution.
#15VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-10-14
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#16VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-08-27
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on review of and proposing 2024 Tax Rate for official adoption after notice at the September board meeting.
#17VOTED: YES+8.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-03-19
Discuss, consider, and act on correspondence received: a. Texas Workforce Commission Effective Tax Rate for 2018 is 0.1%
#18VOTED: YES+8.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-05-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on sworn statement, oath of office and approval of bond for Humberto Martinez Jr.
#19VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-01-14
Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest
#20VOTED: YES+8.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-08-27
Discuss, consider, and review proposed 2019 BCGCD effective and rollback tax rates and approve publishing of effective and rollback tax rates notices in local newspapers and/or mailing notice. Select date for adopting 2019 local tax rate by resoluti
#21VOTED: YES+6.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-10-01
Discuss, consider, and possibly act approving the following tax resale offers located in Jim Wells County: Nextlots Properties $7,100 offer to purchase Lot 13, Block 1 John Valley Subdivision acct #11811013000000tax suit # 03-06-13020 Orange Grove IS
#22VOTED: YES+6.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-01-29
Discuss, consider, and act on construction of office building on the BCGCD Subdivision, in Brooks County, Texas, including but not limited to: a. Receive report on building construction:
#23VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-05-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on FY 2025 audit by Byron Blair CPA.
#24VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-06-24
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on updating and adopting the depository contract with First National Bank of Falfurrias which expires June 30,2025.
#25VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-04-22
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on audit report FY 2023-2024 financial audit by Byron Blair.
#26VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-03-22
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on contract from HALFF Associates, Inc for data management services.
#27VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-09-01
Discuss, consider, and act on correspondence received: a. Hidalgo County 2018 Financial Audit Report
#28VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-06-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on audit report FY 2025-2026 by Byron Blair CPA.
#29VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-01-14
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#30VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-02-27
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on audit report FY2022-2023 by Byron Blair.
#31VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-04-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on cybersecurity verification and reporting completion of cybersecurity training and periodic audit by resolution.
#32VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-10-14
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#33VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-01-24
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on amendment No. 3 Contractual Agreement for consulting services between Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District and Robert Howard.
#34VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-03-22
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on audit report FY 2020- 2021 Byron Blair.
#35VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-01-29
Discuss, consider, and act on approving hiring contractor for BCGCD Building Landscaping.
#36VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-06-27
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on depository contract with First National Bank of Falfurrias Texas.
#37VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-07-23
Discuss, consider and act on authorizing general manager to negotiate and approve electricity rate agreement with electrical utility company for the upcoming 12 months of electric service.
#38VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-01-29
Discuss, consider, and act on selecting contractor for constructing fence around unfenced north & west perimeters of BCGCD Property. 01145014;1 2
#39VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-07-31
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting July 15, 2026 @ 10:30 a.m. B. Duval County GCD July 29, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. C. TGWA Contractors Meeting July 16 th,2026 D. City of Orange Grove meeti
#40VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-07-31
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on audit report FY 2025-2026 by Byron Blair CPA.
#41VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-03-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response Interlocal Agreement with Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool. Mr. Pena mentioned that he had Mrs. Ashley Martin from Texas Municipal League via telephone
#42VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-12-11
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#43VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-02-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response Interlocal Agreement with Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool.
#44VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-07-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Cirro Energy Electricity provider contract.
#45VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-02-24
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on TCDRS Plan Agreement Form for 2021.
#46VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on audit report FY 2025-2026 by Byron Blair CPA.
#47VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-04-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on contract from HALFF Associates, Inc for data management services.
#48VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-07-23
Discuss, consider, and act on approving TCDRS Participation Agreement and Plan Agreement to initiate BCGCD Retirement Plan Coverage on August 1, 2019
#49VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-05-28
Discuss, consider, and act on approving extension of Aqua Veo Hosting contract from May 13, 2019 thru November 13, 2019. 01170887;1 2
#50VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-01-29
Discuss, consider, and act on hiring CPA Byron Blair to conduct BCGCD 2018 Financial Audit.
#51VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-09-09
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#52VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-03-24
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on 2025 audit by Byron Blair CPA.
#53VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-11-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on contract renewal for consultant Robert Howard.
#54VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-05-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on depository contract bids for the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District from local banking institutions. a. First National Bank Falfurrias
#55VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-03-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving by resolution an interlocal agreement (ILA) with the other groundwater conservation districts of Groundwater Management Area 16 (GMA-16 GCDs) and authorizing payment of $5,000 for cost-sharing with the
#56VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-03-19
Discuss, consider, and act on approving BCGCD 2018 Financial Audit prepared by CPA Byron Blair
#57VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-02-19
Discuss consider & act on selecting brush tree trimming contractor for BCGCD North Lot
#58VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-12-10
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#59VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-04-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on cybersecurity verification and reporting completion of cybersecurity training and periodic audit by resolution. Mr. Pena reported that District staff completed the cybersecurity training and requested that the
#60VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-02-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on audit report FY 2021- 2022 Byron Blair.
#61VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on review of and proposing FY 2026-2027 budget for official adoption at the September board meeting.
#62VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-07-31
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills July 2026.
#63VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-06-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.
#64VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-06-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.
#65VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-05-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on setting date (June 23, 2026) for public hearing for the Desired Future Conditions (DFC).
#66VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-11-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.
#67VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-10-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.
#68VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-10-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.
#69VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-09-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.
#70VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-07-22
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on focus group/committee for future projects.
#71VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-06-24
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills for June 2025.
#72VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-04-22
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report 2025.
#73VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-03-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills for March 2025. Mr. Pena mentioned that the bills may seem a little higher than usual since all the taxing entities/tax collections were all being paid at the same time. Motion was made by Pau
#74VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-03-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on proposal from ITC Corporation on ADA compliance on Website. Motion was made by Bill Botard to accept the proposal from ITC Corporation on ADA compliance presented by Tim May ITC, motion was seconded by Bob Scott
#75VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-03-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting March 19th, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m. Mr. Pena asked Mr. Andy Garza to give a brief update on his meeting, Mr. Garza mentioned that for the GMA 16 the ne
#76VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-02-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on unauthorized transactions from District’s bank account.
#77VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-01-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting January 22, 2025 @ 10:30 a.m. B. Report on Duval County GCD January 29th, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. C. Report on TAGD business meeting January 14-16,2025.
#78VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-11-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting November 20, 2024 @ 10:30 a.m. B. Report on Region M Weslaco, Tx. November 6,2024 @ 9:00 a.m. C. Report on Duval County GCD November 26, 2024 @ 6:
#79VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-09-24
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.
#80VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-06-25
Review, discuss, and possibly act on Texas drought monitor.
#81VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-06-25
Review, discuss, and possibly act on unauthorized transactions from District’s bank account.
#82VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-05-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.
#83VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-05-28
Review, discuss, and possibly act on unauthorized transactions from District’s bank account.
#84VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-04-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on report from Christopher Funk President/CEO First National Bank of Falfurrias.
#85VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-03-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: a. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting March 20th, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m. Duval County GCD March 21st, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m. b. Robert Fulbright 2024 Jim Hogg County Rancher of the Year
#86VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-01-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on TAGD Newsletter Sponsorship.
#87VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-09-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.
#88VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-09-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on developing job descriptions and an evaluation process for District employees.
#89VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-04-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard. General manager Luis Pena read the report for Mr. Robert Howard who was not in attendance. These items were presented for information purposes only and no action was take
#90VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-04-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and selec t date for next meeting. New business for our next meeting would include consideration of a memorandum of understanding between T MBC and Brush Country GCD. Motion was made by Bill Botard
#91VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-03-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.
#92VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-03-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on resignation of Director Robert Fulbright and appointment of a director to fill the vacancy created by his resignation.
#93VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-11-29
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.
#94VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-10-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Palmer drought index.
#95VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-10-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.
#96VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-10-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on request from James McAllen director from Red Sands Groundwater District to address Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Board in connection with sharing Districts’ responsibilities.
#97VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-09-20
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: a. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting September 16, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m. & Duval County GCD September 28, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m. b. Report on TAGD Summit San Antonio August 30-September 1,2022 c
#98VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-09-20
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.
#99VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-08-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on 3rd Quarter Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2022.
#100VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-08-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.
#101VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-07-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: a. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting July 20, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m. & Duval County GCD July 27, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m. b. Well registrations were 4, in May we have 7 pending. We have 2 wells be
#102VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-06-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on sponsorship for TAGD Summit.
#103VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-05-24
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.
#104VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-04-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.
#105VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-02-22
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.
#106VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-02-22
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Financial Statement 1st Quarter FY 2022.
#107VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-01-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on travel reimbursement payment for attending monthly meetings for Robert Fulbright and Mario Martinez.
#108VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-01-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.
#109VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-10-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on an amendment #2 permit application by Nueces Electric Cooperative with a replacement well located at Latitude 28.01537N and - 098.053634W Longitude. Production will remain the same at 1.09 ac/ft/yr, or (355,842
#110VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-05-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills. 01320278;1 3
#111VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-03-23
Adopt Proposed Desired Future Condition
#112VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-02-24
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills.
#113VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-02-24
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: a. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting February 17, 2021 & DCGCD February 24, 2021 @6:00 pm. Agenda for meetings attached. b. Tuned into the virtual TAGD (Meeting) 1-26-27-2021 c. Re
#114VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-01-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on correspondence received: No correspondence received. 01289307;1 8
#115VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2020-10-27
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.
#116VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2020-10-27
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on September’s financial report.
#117VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2020-01-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.
#118VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-09-01
Discuss, consider and act on payment of bills.
#119VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-07-23
Discuss, consider, and act on correspondence received: None
#120VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-06-01
Discuss, consider, and act on reviewing and possibly renewing all production permits set to expire on 2019.
#121VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-06-01
Discuss, consider, and act on approving the following: a. Aggregate Production Permit for SRC Water Supply LLC for 2 existing non- exempt water wells located in Jim Wells County. b. Production Permit Amendment for transferring production permit from
#122VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-06-01
Discuss, consider, and act on approving IRS 941 Report for 2nd quarter.
#123VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-06-01
Discuss, consider and act on date and time for next meeting.
#124VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-06-01
Discuss, consider, and act on implementation of HB 722 regarding brackish groundwater development.
#125VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-05-28
Discuss, consider and act on payment of bills.
#126VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-05-28
Discuss, consider and act on company for performing pest control on BCGCD Building
#127VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-01-29
Discuss, consider, and act on correspondence received: None
#128VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-08-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.
#129VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-07-31
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.
#130VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-07-31
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on proposed brackish water rules adoption by resolution.
#131VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-06-23
Conduct public hearing on proposed brackish water rules adoption by resolution.
#132VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-06-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting June 17, 2026 @ 10:30 a.m. B. Duval County GCD June 24, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. C. Report on TAGD Business Meeting June2-3,2026 Public Funds Investment T
#133VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-06-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills June 2026.
#134VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-05-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.
#135VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-05-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills May 2026 bills.
#136VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-04-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.
#137VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-04-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report.
#138VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2026-03-24
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.
#139VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-09-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.
#140VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-07-22
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.
#141VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-07-22
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report 2025.
#142VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-07-22
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving the following tax sale resolution: An offer has been made by Matt Crockett, 835 Knott Pl., Dallas, TX 75208, in the amount of $1,000.00 for the purchase of a tax sale property Suit No. 04- 08-13376-B,
#143VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-06-24
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on TWON water screening program fee of $10 per sample taken.
#144VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-06-24
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on future groundwater projects, including research for water well pumps/submersibles problems from interaction with nearby gas/oilfield pipelines.
#145VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-04-22
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.
#146VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-04-22
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting April 17th, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m. B. Report on Duval County GCD April 23rd, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. C. Report on Spring water level reports.
#147VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-02-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.
#148VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-01-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.
#149VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2025-01-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on water well completions report by Burt Haner.
#150VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-11-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.
#151VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-10-22
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.
#152VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-09-24
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting September 18, 2024 @ 9:00 a.m. Duval County GCD September 28, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m.
#153VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-09-24
Review, discuss, and possibly act on unauthorized transactions from District’s bank account.
#154VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-09-24
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report for fourth quarter 2024.
#155VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-08-27
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.
#156VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-07-24
Review, discuss, and possibly act on drilling permit for E 3 Mountain LLC whose address is 100 Waugh Drive Suite 400 Houston, Texas 77007 to drill a non-exempt irrigation well having a 10” diameter casing and well depth of approximately 1,200ft to be
#157VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2024-05-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on proposal from Byron Blair regarding financial security protocols.
#158VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-09-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.
#159VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-04-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.
#160VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-03-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on water level reports.
#161VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-02-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.
#162VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2023-01-24
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: a. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting January 18, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m.; Duval County GCD January 25, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. b. Well registrations were 9 in December 1 well plugged. Total wells r
#163VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-11-29
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: a. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting November 16, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m.; Duval County GCD November 29, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m. b. Well registrations were 9 in September 1 well plugged. Total well
#164VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-11-29
Public Hearing and Discussion, consideration, and possibly action on approving Schneider Brother’s Partnership operating permit application for a well to be located on Applicant’s 360 acres 1.5 miles West of Highway 281 near the City of Premont, Jim
#165VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-11-29
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on 4th Quarter Investment Report for FY 2022.
#166VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-09-20
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills.
#167VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-08-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving the following tax sale resolution. a. Jesus Rodriguez’s $56,500.00 offer to purchase tax sale property Acct.No.12340- 037-000-00; Lot 13 and the East ½ of Lot 14, Block 11, Premont Park Addition No.2,
#168VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-07-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills.
#169VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-07-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.
#170VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-06-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills.
#171VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-04-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.
#172VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-02-22
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: a. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting February 16,2022 & DCGCD Meeting February 23, 2022 @ 6:00 pm. b. Report on TAGD Bootcamp February 8-9,2022. c. Well registrations were 5, in Febru
#173VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-02-22
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving application and well plugging payment for the following wells plugged by Stapleton Water Wells, Victor Vasquez, 4-H Drilling: a. Cynthia Villarreal Garcia Brooks County Stapleton b. Richard L. Garcia
#174VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-01-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District’s employee manual/personnel policies.
#175VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2022-01-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on resolution to designate Marlena Hinojosa as assistant secretary to the Board.
#176VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-11-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Palmer Drought Index.
#177VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-11-23
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: a. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting November17, 2021 & DCGCD Meeting November 23, 2021 @ 6:00 pm. b. Report from Fall Ranchers Program San Isidro, Texas October 28th,2021 c. Well reg
#178VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-05-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving following tax sale resolution: a. Christopher Lee Gonzalez $6,300.00 offer to purchase tax sale property 0.137 acre, More ore less being a portion of block 44,Scholars, Dullye, Stahle, Peters, and Muec
#179VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-01-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving signature authorization for W3 and 1096 Forms for BCGCD Wages paid in 2020. With a motion by Bill Botard and a second motion by Dick Jones, item was approved for signature by Board President David Kell
#180VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-01-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on $250 annual contribution to Texas Agri-Life 4H Ambassador Program. Bill Botard made a motion for BCGCD to contribute $250 for the Texas Agri-life 4-H Water Ambassador Program. Dick Jones seconded the motion. Una
#181VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2021-01-26
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills. Paul Goranson made the motion to approve the payment of bills for January. Dick Jones Second the motion. Unanimous vote to approve. Motion carried.
#182VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2020-10-27
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues: a. October 27th, 2020 meeting details/Steve Young Discussion 9 factors of DFC.
#183VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2020-10-27
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: a. Report on KCGCD October 21, 2020 & DCGCD October 28, 2020 b. Tuned into the virtual TAGD September 29th, 2020 (Meeting) notes sent by email c. Region N Robstown via teleconference F
#184VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2020-02-25
Discuss, consider and possibly act on payment of bills.
#185VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2020-02-25
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Approving BCGCD Annual Report for 2019
#186VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2020-01-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues: a. Next GMA 16 meeting on January 28, 2020 at the BCGCD Building at 1:00 pm.
#187VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2020-01-28
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on either canceling or renewing matured CD held at Greater South Texas Bank
#188VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-10-01
Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Approving BCGCD Financial Statement for September 2019
#189VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-09-01
Discuss, consider, and act on cost sharing meal for TAGD Executive Committee Meeting to be held on November 18-19, 2019 at Sarita, Tx
#190VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-09-01
Discuss, consider, and act on GMA 16 issues: a. Status of Petition of Inquiry to TCEQ regarding Starr County GCD b. Next GMA 16 meeting on September 24, 2019 at the BCGCD Building at 1:00 pm.
#191VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-09-01
Discuss, consider, and act on reviewing RFQ’s and approving hiring of hydrologist consultant to assist BCGCD Staff in developing brackish water rules.
#192VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-08-27
Discuss, consider, and act on new business for next meeting
#193VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-08-27
Discuss, consider, and act on approving BCGCD Financial Statement for July 2019
#194VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-07-23
Discuss, consider & act on purchasing video screen system.
#195VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-05-28
Discuss, consider, and act on Kristina Fox’s Presentation on Texas County and District Retirement System retirement plan options.
#196VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-05-28
Discuss, consider, and act on hiring Rey Perez to do yard maintenance on both BCGCD Building Lots at $100 on each lot every time they are mowed.
#197VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-05-28
Discuss, consider, and act on approving purchasing Health Benefits Insurance for Luis Pena and Maggie Castillo.
#198VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-03-19
Discuss, consider and act on date and time for next meeting.
#199VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-03-19
Discuss, consider, and act on new business for next meeting
#200VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (9-0)
2019-02-19
Discuss, consider, and act on correspondence received: None