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Four of TRWD’s Transparency Stars renewed by Texas Comptroller

By September 22, 2023

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar confirmed this week that that four of the five Transparency Stars TRWD has received from the state agency in recent years continue to meet the state’s criteria and will be renewed. The fifth star, which deals with contracts and procurements, will be reviewed early next year.

To date, TRWD is the only special district in the state to receive all five transparency stars.

Those recently renewed include Traditional Finances, Public Pensions, Debt Obligations and Economic Development. To date, TRWD is the only special district in the state to receive all five stars.

“We have appreciated being part of this Transparency Star program,” said Jennifer Mitchell, TRWD’s Director of Finance. “It has given us insight into information the public is interested in reviewing, and it helps us ensure we are providing that information in a meaningful way.”

Created in March 2016, the Transparency Stars program recognizes cities, counties, school districts and special purpose districts making important strides toward greater government transparency. Organizations that receive these awards exemplify the highest standard of financial transparency and governmental accountability in the State of Texas.

More information and documents related to all five of TRWD’s Transparency Stars can be found at www.trwd.com/resources/transparency.

Lake Current Level Conservation Level* Level Difference**
Arlington 543.79 550.00 -6.21
Benbrook 691.12 694.00 -2.88
Bridgeport 824.09 836.00 -11.91
Cedar Creek 319.51 322.00 -2.49
Eagle Mountain 643.30 649.10 -5.80
Lake Worth 591.27 594.00 -2.73
Richland-Chambers 313.66 315.00 -1.34
*Conservation Level: The permitted level of water an entity is allowed to hold in a lake. Any amount above the conservation level is used for the temporary storage of flood waters and must be released downstream.
**Difference: Amount above or below conservation level.
For more information read our daily reports or the TRWD Lake Level Blog.

Check out the TRWD OneRain portal for a visualization of this information and more.

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