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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Public comments (3)
A SWAWD board member and former mayor explained the water district's role and strongly endorsed the deal, comparing it to a $10 million-plus Texas industrial deal and calling it a unique opportunity that shouldn't be delayed.
Board of Directors - Oct 13, 2026 · 30:59 →Former board member and state representative read a statement calling this the best revenue opportunity he'd ever seen — potentially $400 million over 40 years at zero cost — and urged the city not to let it slip away.
Board of Directors - Oct 13, 2026 · 36:46 →A Texarkana, Texas resident opposed the deal, saying many people are against it, criticizing the board's treatment of Director Harris and lack of further studies, and objecting to water being traded 'like a stock exchange.'
Board of Directors - Oct 13, 2026 · 41:01 →