On February 1, a Travis County judge accepted LCRA’s astonishing and far-reaching assertion that it cannot be held responsible for the contracts it signs. Realizing the potential impact of this ruling on water supply contracts between local governments throughout the state, SAWS Board of Trustees this week voted to move forward with an appeal of the ruling, prompting today’s filing.

"LCRA's claim of immunity places water planning efforts throughout the state at risk by calling into question every water contract between two government agencies," said Robert R. Puente, SAWS President/CEO. "Unfortunately, with the trial court's ruling, LCRA's conduct and actions have yet to be addressed – and may never be considered without this appeal."