Commissioners reappoint Scott Roberts to West Travis County PUA after hours of public comment and allegations of conflict

The court considered consent agenda item G11 to reappoint Scott Roberts to the West Travis County Public Utility Agency (WTCPUA) board for a term ending in September 2030. Residents and written commenters urged the commission to pull the item from consent and hold a public discussion, alleging conflicts of interest tied to Mr. Roberts’ commercial holdings and land‑use decisions. One commenter said the PUA had 'put customers under frequent water restrictions' while commercial properties remained green; others asked for an open application process instead of automatic reappointment.

Commissioner supporters defended Roberts, saying he has recused himself repeatedly on matters involving Driftwood development and that the PUA must balance wholesale contracts, connection fees and capital improvements. The commissioners discussed term limits and transparency measures; the court ultimately approved the reappointment by roll call. Several commissioners requested future review of appointment processes and potential term limits for boards the county appoints to.