$276 million – The Upper Trinity’s debt load exceeds that of many of its largest member communities.
Debt Comparison - Upper Trinity and Largest Members
Estimated at $855 million
In excess of $1 billion
Total Future Projected
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Member Entity Debt Load
Due to "step up" provisions, many of the Upper Trinity Regional Water District's member entities would be required to bear an excessive debt load should the district experience significant financial problems. View the Data
Issuing debt to pay operating expenses/salaries. 97% of administrative costs are funded out of capital projects.
Generally speaking, commercial paper is an unsecured short-term debt instrument issued primarily by corporations to finance accounts receivable, inventory, and short-term liabilities.
Finance Capital Costs
Avoid Capitalized Interest
Avoid Paying Down Principal
| Upper Trinity's Original Debt: | $55 million | |
| Unpaid Interest Owed to the TWDB: | $16 million | |
| Total Owed to TWDB | $71 million | |
| Percent of debt owed to the TWDB that is Unpaid Interest: | 22% | |
* The Upper Trinity Regional Water District is proposing incurring additional Texas Water Development Board debt to construct Lake Ralph Hall