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Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Dec. 10.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance.

2 Accept Comments from Members of the Public.

3 0ath of Office.

4 Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting Held on November 12, 2025.

5 Receive Hearing Examiner's Report and Consider Granting, Denying or Amending Applications for Water Well Permits Heard in November 2025 and prior.

6 Consider Emergency Permits Reviewed by the General Manager.

1. Aqua Texas,Inc. (Spring Creek Forest WP)

2. Arshad, Mohd

3. Bedford Warehouse, L.L.C. 4. City of Tomball

7 Receive Presentation from the Central Harris County Regional Water Authority Regarding their Groundwater Reduction Plan.

8 Consider a Resolution Approving a Groundwater Reduction Plan Submitted by Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 50.

8.I Groundwater Reduction Plan - HC MUD No. 50

9 Consider a Resolution Approving a Groundwater Reduction Plan Submitted by Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 599.

9.I Groundwater Reduction Plan - HC MUD No. 599

10 Consider a Resolution Approving a Contract with Kip Averitt of Averitt & Associates to ASSiSt the District with Legislative Affairs for the Period Ending December 31, 2027.

11 Consider a Resolution Approving a Contract with W Public Affairs to Represent the District in Matters Before State Agencies and the Legislature for the Period Ending December 31, 2027.

12 Consider a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Joint-Funding Agreement (JFA) with the United States Geological Survey to Provide for a Cooperative Research Program for the Collection and Publication of Water Resources and Subsidence Data for the Year Ending December 31, 2026, and Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds.

13 Consider a Resolution Approving a Groundwater Credit Policy.

14 Consider a Resolution Reviewing the Investment Policy and Investment Strategies of the District.

15 General Manager's Report - The General Manager wNl brief the Board on pertinent operational and management iSsues that the District, its employees, or consultants have encountered since the last regular Board meeting.

16 Consultation with the General Counsel on Recent Litigation on Groundwater Issues and Legislative Issues.

17 Consider the Performance Review and Compensation of the General Manager.

18 Executive Session, if necessary

The Board may meet in Closed Session on any item listed above if authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Tex. Gov't Code Ch. 551. If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Agenda, the Board should determine that an executive session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any item included in this Agenda, then such executive session, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, will be held by the Board at the date, hour, and place given in this Agenda concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551.071-551.084 of the Texas Government Code,including, but not limited to, Section 551.071 - for the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law.

The Board of Directors welcomes comments from the public. Those wishing to speak must sign in. Speakers may speak on any topic, whether on the agenda or not. The Board of Directors cannot act upon, discuss issues raised, or make any decisions at this time. Speakers must observe a three-minute time limit. Inquiries regarding matters not listed on the Agenda may be referred to Staff for research and possible future action.

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