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Elgin approves interlocal agreement with LCRA to add private LTE radio services for utilities

Elgin City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

The Elgin City Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority on Feb. 17 to explore using LCRA's private LTE network for water/wastewater SCADA communications, with staff citing improved security and reliability; one council member recused themselves due to LCRA employment.

The Elgin City Council voted Feb. 17 to authorize an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) to pursue radio and private LTE services for municipal utility systems.

Michael Gonzales, the city's public works director, explained the LCRA offered the city access to a private LTE network that could improve how the city's SCADA and utility telemetry systems…

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