Board Meeting Agendas
- Date/Time:
- December 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
- Location:
- View Webinar or 1601 Congress Ave., Barbara Jordan Building, Room 2.035, Austin, Tx 78701
- Resource:
- Printable Board Agenda
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1. Briefing and discussion on the implementation of SB 3 relating to outdoor warning sirens in flash flood-prone areas. (Kathleen Ligon) Board Agenda #01 Document
2. Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator to negotiate and execute contracts for SB 3 Outdoor Warning Siren Grants. (Sam Marie Hermitte) Board Agenda #02 Document
3. Consider authorizing the publication of proposed amendments to 31 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 363. (Marvin Cole-Chaney) Board Agenda #03 Document
4. Consider approving a request from Union Water Supply Corporation for a partial release of lien and authorization for the Executive Administrator to take all necessary actions to give effect to this approval. (Michael Perez) Board Agenda #04 Document
5. Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator to extend the Statewide Water Awareness Campaign grant contract with the Texas Water Foundation from January 15, 2026, to February 1, 2026. (Kaci Woodrome) Board Agenda #05 Document
6. Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator, Assistant Executive Administrator, Chief Financial Officer, Development Fund Manager, and Director of Debt and Portfolio Management to take all necessary actions for the issuance, sale, and delivery of Texas Water Development Board State Revolving Fund Revenue Bonds in one or more series; and approving the selection of financial advisor, bond counsel, disclosure counsel, senior managing underwriter, and co-managing underwriters for the negotiation of the bond issue. (Thomas Quick) Board Agenda #06 Document
7. Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator to execute contracts in a total amount not to exceed $300,000 for bathymetry acquisition for Sabine Lake and East Bay through the Texas Strategic Mapping Program. (Richard Wade) Board Agenda #07 Document
8. Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator to execute a new contract with Texas Tech University not to exceed $574,200 for continuation of West Texas Mesonet data transfer in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. (Caimee Schoenbaechler) Board Agenda #08 Document
9. Consider ratifying and authorizing a contract amendment with Texas Tech University to increase the contract amount for a total cost not to exceed $755,006.25 for additional West Texas Mesonet historical data. (Caimee Schoenbaechler) Board Agenda #09 Document
10. Consider approving the 2026 State Water Implementation Fund for Texas timeline. (Trae Tillis)Board Agenda #10 Document
11. Consider authorizing (a) the allocation of funds for Fiscal Year 2026 Agricultural Water Conservation Grants in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 from the Agricultural Water Conservation Fund and; (b) the Executive Administrator to publish a Request for Applications in the Texas Register. (Marla Heger) Board Agenda #11 Document
12. Consider approving an application from Cameron County Drainage District No. 5 and authorizing the Executive Administrator to negotiate and execute contracts for grant funding in an amount not to exceed $361,720 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund for Flood Mitigation Strategy projects. (Kathy Hopkins) Board Agenda #12 Document
13. Consider approving an application from the City of Taylor Lake Village (Harris County) and authorizing the Executive Administrator to negotiate and execute a contract for grant funding in an amount not to exceed $98,000 from the Flood Infrastructure Fund for a federal grant award matching funds project. (Kathy Hopkins) Board Agenda #13 Document
14. Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator to execute an agreement with the City of Amarillo for a $20,000,000 grant pursuant to House Bill 500, 89th Leg., R.S., Article VI, Section 6.02 and Senate Bill 1, 89th Leg., R.S., Article IX, Section 17.18. (Cooper Stence) Board Agenda #14 Document
15. Consider approving by resolution a request from the City of Abilene (Taylor County) for $49,000,000 in financing from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for planning, design, and construction of a water system improvements project. (Candice DeLello) Board Agenda #15 Document
16. Consider amending by resolution the previously adopted Texas Water Development Board Resolution No. 23-090, as amended, to extend the City of Liberty Hill's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund commitment to June 30, 2026. (Candice DeLello) Board Agenda #16 Document
17. Consider amending by resolution the previously adopted Texas Water Development Board Resolution Nos. 12-49 and 13-144, to modify the City of Marlin's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund project scope of work. (Candice DeLello) Board Agenda #17 Document
18. Consider approving by resolution (a) a request from the City of Mineral Wells (Palo Pinto County) for $58,780,000 in financial assistance consisting of $48,780,000 in financing and $10,000,000 in principal forgiveness from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for planning, design, and construction of a water system improvements project; and (b) a waiver from the requirement to include funds to mitigate water loss as part of this project. (Candice DeLello) Board Agenda #18 Document
19. Consider amending by resolution the previously adopted Texas Water Development Board Resolution Nos. 24-047 and 25-086 to modify the Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District No. 1's State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas annual loan closing schedule. (Candice DeLello) Board Agenda #19 Document
20. Consider approving by resolution a request from the Upper Leon River Municipal Water District (Comanche County) for $11,856,872 in financial assistance consisting of $3,610,000 in financing and $8,246,872 in principal forgiveness from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for planning, design, and construction of a water system improvements project. (Candice DeLello) Board Agenda #20 Document
21. Consider approving by resolution a request from the South Freestone County Water Supply Corporation (Freestone County) for $6,953,454 in financial assistance consisting of $2,030,000 in financing and $4,923,454 in principal forgiveness from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for planning, design, and construction of a water system improvement project. (Joe Koen) Board Agenda #21 Document
22. Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator to execute an agreement with Coastal Water Authority for a $100,000,000 grant pursuant to Senate Bill No. 1, 89th Legislative Regular Session, Article IX, Section 17.18. (Nancy Richards) Board Agenda #22 Document
23. Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator to execute an agreement with the Harris County Flood Control District for a $6,500,000 grant pursuant to Senate Bill No. 1, 89th Legislative Regular Session, Article IX, Section 17.18. (Nancy Richards) Board Agenda #23 Document
24. Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator to execute an agreement with the Harris County Flood Control District for a $11,000,000 grant pursuant to Senate Bill No. 1, 89th Legislative Regular Session, Article IX, Section 17.18. (Nancy Richards) Board Agenda #24 Document
25. Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator to execute an agreement with the Harris County Flood Control District for a $2,500,000 grant pursuant to Senate Bill No. 1, 89th Legislative Regular Session, Article IX, Section 17.18. (Nancy Richards) Board Agenda #25 Document
26. Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator to execute an agreement with Waller County for a $25,000,000 grant pursuant to Senate Bill No. 1, 89th Legislative Regular Session, Article IX, Section 17.18 (12). (Nancy Richards) Board Agenda #26 Document
27. Consider amending by resolution the previously adopted Texas Water Development Board Resolution No. 25-103 to modify the City of Del Rio's State Water Implementation Fund for Texas annual loan closing schedule. (Raul Flores) Board Agenda #27 Document
28. Consider amending by resolution the previously adopted Texas Water Development Board Resolution No. 25-106 to change the City of Pleasanton's type of debt instrument and pledge for the approved Clean Water State Revolving Fund commitment. (David Firgens) Board Agenda #28 Document
29. Consider amending by resolution the previously adopted Texas Water Development Board Resolution No. 24-063 to modify the City of Corpus Christi's State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas annual loan closing schedule. (William Alfaro) Board Agenda #29 Document
30. Consider amending by resolution the previously adopted Texas Water Development Board Resolution No. 25-073 to extend the East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund commitment to February 28, 2026. (William Alfaro) Board Agenda #30 Document
31. Consider approving by resolution (a) a request from the Paxton Water Supply Corporation (Shelby County) for $2,262,970 in principal forgiveness from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for planning, acquisition, design, and construction of a water system project; and (b) a waiver from the requirement to include funds to mitigate water loss as part of this project. (Bill Blaik) Board Agenda #31 Document
32. Consider authorizing the Executive Administrator to execute an agreement with Trinity River Authority for a $60,000,000 grant pursuant to Senate Bill No. 1, 89th Legislative Regular Session, Article IX, Section 17.18. (Bill Blaik) Board Agenda #32 Document
33. Consider approving by resolution a request from the City of Cleveland (Liberty County) for $16,080,000 in financial assistance consisting of $6,080,000 in financing and $10,000,000 in principal forgiveness funding from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for planning, design, and construction of a wastewater system improvements project. (Tyrone Alcorn) Board Agenda #33 Document
34. Consider approving by resolution a request from the City of Duncanville (Dallas County) for $2,877,551 in financial assistance consisting of $1,410,000 in financing and $1,467,551 in principal forgiveness from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Lead Service Line Replacement Program to fund the required lead service line inventory. (Tyrone Alcorn) Board Agenda #34 Document
35. Consider approving by resolution a request from the City of Fort Worth (Tarrant, Denton, Parker, Wise counties) for $90,000,000 in financial assistance consisting of $71,250,000 in financing and $18,750,000 in grant funding from the Flood Infrastructure Fund for planning, acquisition, design, and construction of a flood mitigation project. (Tyrone Alcorn) Board Agenda #35 Document
36. Consider approving by resolution a request from the Study Butte Water Supply Corporation (Brewster County) for $1,180,000 in financial assistance consisting of $80,000 in financing and $1,100,000 in principal forgiveness from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for planning, acquisition, design, and construction of a water system improvements project. (Tyrone Alcorn) Board Agenda #36 Document
37. The Board will receive comments from the public on any matters within the jurisdiction of the TWDB the exception of matters which are subject to the ex parte prohibition found in Texas Government Code Section 2001.061.
38. The Board may adjourn into Executive Session to conduct a closed meeting to consider any item on this agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for the Board to conduct a private consultation with its attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. The Board may conduct a closed meeting to receive legal advice and discuss pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of specific Board employees, including the Executive Administrator and General Counsel, as permitted by Sections 551.071 and 551.074, the Texas Open Meetings Act, codified as Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. The Board may also meet in open meeting to take action on legal or personnel matters considered in the closed meeting as required by Section 551.102 of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Government Code. The Board may conduct a closed meeting to consider and discuss financial matters related to the investment or potential investment of the Board's funds, as permitted by Section 6.0601(a) of the Texas Water Code. The Board may also meet in open meeting to take action on a financial matter discussed in the closed meeting as required by Section 6.0601(b) of the Texas Water Code.
The next currently scheduled meeting of the Texas Water Development Board will be held on January 22, 2026, in Austin, Texas. Other meetings may be scheduled and will be posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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