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Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to rules and regulations of state of Texas, EPA, TCEQ, TWDB, Texas Railroad Commission, San Patricio County Groundwater Conservation District, and legal rights, property rights, and/or contracts related to purchase and/or sale of groundwater, including water rights in property accessing the Evangeline Aquifer in San Patricio County adjacent and/or near US Highway 181, US Highway 77, US Highway 77 Business, Highway 89, and/or the Aransas River, and other sources, and Texas Government Code § 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the purchase or value of the aforementioned rights to real property because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person, including, but not limited to, potential consideration of authorization to enter agreement(s) for professionals for services related to these property rights, interlocal agreements and other agreements with government entities near the aforementioned property(ies) and/or the purchase of the property or property(ies) at and/or adjacent to locations (if any) described herein.
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Confirm whether Li Ranch groundwater rights vote was rescinded
Applies if: advising clients with water rights interests near Li Ranch
Context: Item 33 passed 6-0 with Enactment No. M2026-009 on 2026-01-27, and the same file shows only a 0-0 'Withdrawn' result on 2026-02-10 with no rescission action in the minutes.
Recommended: The council formally enacted the Li Ranch option agreement as M2026-009 but the withdrawal two weeks later shows no recorded rescission vote — verify with the city clerk whether the enactment was properly rescinded before treating the groundwater option terms as void.
Ask why council pulled its Li Ranch groundwater deal
Context: Item 33 carried 6-0 and was assigned Enactment No. M2026-009 on 2026-01-27, then the same file (25-1977) reappeared as Item 31 'Withdrawn' with a 0-0 vote on 2026-02-10.
Recommended: Council enacted the $315,400/year Li Ranch groundwater option agreement 6-0 on January 27, then withdrew the identical file three weeks later without explanation in the public record — request the staff memo or council briefing that prompted the reversal.
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Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to rules and regulations of state of Texas, EPA, TCEQ, TWDB, Texas Railroad Commission, San Patricio County Groundwater Conservation District, and legal rights, property rights, and/or contracts related to purchase and/or sale of groundwater, including water rights in property accessing the Evangeline Aquifer in San Patricio County adjacent and/or near US Highway 181, US Highway 77, US Highway 77 Business, Highway 89, and/or the Aransas River, and other sources, and Texas Government Code § 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the purchase or value of the aforementioned rights to real property because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person, including, but not limited to, potential consideration of authorization to enter agreement(s) for professionals for services related to these property rights, interlocal agreements and other agreements with government entities near the aforementioned property(ies) and/or the purchase of the property or property(ies) at and/or adjacent to locations (if any) described herein.
Vote: 0 for, 0 against
withdrawn
E-Session Item was withdrawn
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to rules and regulations of state of Texas, EPA, TCEQ, TWDB, Texas Railroad Commission, San Patricio County Groundwater Conservation District, and legal rights, property rights, and/or contracts related to purchase and/or sale of groundwater, including water rights in property accessing the Evangeline Aquifer in San Patricio County adjacent and/or near US Highway 181, US Highway 77, US Highway 77 Business, Highway 89, and/or the Aransas River, and other sources, and Texas Government Code § 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the purchase or value of the aforementioned rights to real property because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person, including, but not limited to, potential consideration of authorization to enter agreement(s) for professionals for services related to these property rights, interlocal agreements and other agreements with government entities near the aforementioned property(ies) and/or the purchase of the property or property(ies) at and/or adjacent to locations (if any) described herein.
Vote: 6 for, 0 against, 3 absent
Authorize execution of agreement(s) with owners of Li Ranch for options to purchase groundwater rights, up to $315,400/year
Action taken after executive session. Enactment No: M2026-009