As the Municipal Utility District No. 1 (MUD-1) in San Antonio Ranch (SAR), a large subdivision in unincorporated Bexar County North of Helotes off State Highway 16 (Bandera Rd), anticipates its final bond payment in 2027, the district faces an unknown future and some SAR residents are concerned about the culture of its board of directors.
MUDs in Texas are designed to function as independent, limited governments and are a way to finance infrastructure through a bond. Residents say open meetings of the MUD-1 board, required by the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA), are critical as its future is uncertain.
Helotes News conducted extensive independent research via resident interviews, viewing MUD-1 recorded meetings and meeting transcripts, and reviewing Texas Statutes to verify how MUDs are governed. Helotes News found SAR residents are correct in expecting MUD-1 board members to comply with Texas Statutes like TOMA.
Established in 1974, MUD-1 oversees 60 acres of land in a conservation easement and is Login to access the article or page. Click register if you don't have an account. If you're logged in and cannot view the content, visit My Account to update your subscription.Subscription Access Only!
