Terrell County Groundwater Conservation District

01/15/2021

The Terrell County GCD will hold its next regular Board meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 5:00 pm at the Terrell County District Courtroom on the 2nd Floor of the Terrell County Courthouse, 105 East Hackberry, Sanderson, Texas 79848. In accordance with Governor Abbott's declaration of the COVID-19 public health threat and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, members of the public may call in to this meeting by calling 1-888-599-1357 and entering the following code: 8529.
Here is the agenda for the meeting. Thank you!

12/31/2020

Ways to Protect Groundwater

Terrell County GCD is committed to providing the residents of Terrell County with information on how to prevent the waste of groundwater. The following article from the Groundwater Foundation provides a checklist of 10 ways to protect and conserve groundwater.

Use native plants in your landscape. They look great, and don't need much water or fertilizer. Also choose grass varieties for your lawn that are adapted for your region's climate, reducing the need for extensive watering or chemical applications.

12/31/2020

How to avoid water waste in the hot Texas summer

Terrell County GCD is committed to providing the residents of Terrell County with information on water conservation and preventing the waste of groundwater. The following article from the Texas Living Waters Project provides some useful information on avoiding the waste of water outdoors during Texas summers.

Preventing water waste by not irrigating your lawn or plants during the heat of the day makes sense and can save you a lot of cents.

12/11/2020

The Terrell County GCD will hold its next regular Board meeting on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 5:00 pm at the Terrell County District Courtroom on the 2nd Floor of the Terrell County Courthouse, 105 East Hackberry, Sanderson, Texas 79848. In accordance with Governor Abbott's declaration of the COVID-19 public health threat and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, members of the public may call in to this meeting by calling 1-888-599-1357 and entering the following code: 8529.
Here is the agenda for the meeting. Thank you!

11/18/2020

Water Conservation Checklist for the Home - AgriLife Extension

Terrell County GCD is committed to providing the residents of Terrell County with information on water conservation. The following article from the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension provides a water conservation checklist for the home, along with lots of useful information and water conservation tips.

In most areas of the country and most of the time, water has been readily available. The situation is changing. There are constantly new demands.

11/16/2020

Want to Know the Fundamentals of Collecting Rainwater? | Take Care of Texas

Terrell County GCD is committed to providing the residents of Terrell County with information on the benefits of rainwater harvesting. The following article from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's Take Care of Texas program includes lots of useful information on the fundamentals of rainwater harvesting.

Want to Know the Fundamentals of Collecting Rainwater?

11/16/2020

Brush Control for Small Acreages - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Terrell County GCD is committed to providing the residents of Terrell County with information on the benefits of brush control. The following link to Texas A&M Agrilife Extension’s Brush Control Program includes lots of useful information on brush control for small acreage properties in Texas.

By controlling selected brush species, owners often increase land value, general aesthetics of the property and carrying capacity for livestock.

10/16/2020

The Terrell County GCD will hold its next regular Board meeting and rulemaking hearing on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 5:00 pm at the Terrell County District Courtroom on the 2nd Floor of the Terrell County Courthouse, 105 East Hackberry, Sanderson, Texas 79848. In accordance with Governor Abbott's declaration of the COVID-19 public health threat and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, members of the public may call in to this meeting by calling 1-888-599-1357 and entering the following code: 8529.
Here is the agenda for the meeting. Thank you!

10/02/2020

The Terrell County GCD will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 5:00 PM at the Terrell County District Courtroom on the 2nd Floor of the Terrell County Courthouse, 105 East Hackberry, Sanderson, Texas 79848 to consider proposed amendments to the District Rules. In accordance with Governor Abbott's declaration of the COVID-19 public health threat and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, the public may call into this hearing by calling 1-888-599-1357 and entering the code 8529.

Attached please find the hearing notice and the proposed amendments to the District Rules. Thank you!

09/21/2020

The Terrell County GCD will hold a special called Board meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 5:00 pm at the Terrell County District Courtroom on the 2nd Floor of the Terrell County Courthouse, 105 East Hackberry, Sanderson, Texas 79848. In accordance with Governor Abbott's declaration of the COVID-19 public health threat and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, members of the public may call in to this meeting by calling 1-888-599-1357 and entering the following code: 8529.
Here is the agenda for the meeting. Thank you!

09/17/2020

The Terrell County GCD will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 24th, 2020 at 5:00 PM at the Commissioner's Courtroom, Terrell County Courthouse, 105 East Hackberry, Sanderson, Texas 79848 to consider the adoption of the District's 2020 tax rate.

In accordance with Governor Abbott's declaration of the COVID-19 public health threat and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, the public may call into this hearing by calling 1-888-599-1357 and entering the code 8529.

The proposed tax rate is 0.015¢ per $100 of value.

09/01/2020

The Terrell County GCD will hold its next regular Board meeting on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 3:00 pm by telephonic conference call in compliance with Governor Abbott's declaration of the COVID-19 public health threat and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Members of the public may call in to this meeting by calling 1-888-599-1357 and entering the following code: 8529.
Here is the agenda for the meeting. Thank you!

08/12/2020

Please note, the Terrell County Groundwater Conservation District's upcoming Wednesday, August 12, 2020 regular meeting has been canceled. I apologize for any inconvenience, thank you!

08/07/2020

The Terrell County GCD will hold its next regular Board meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 5:00 pm by telephonic conference call in compliance with Governor Abbott's declaration of the COVID-19 public health threat and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Members of the public may call in to this meeting by calling 1-888-599-1357 and entering the following code: 8529.

Here is the agenda for the meeting. Thank you!

07/10/2020

The Terrell County GCD will hold its next regular Board meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 5:00 pm by telephonic conference call in compliance with Governor Abbott's declaration of the COVID-19 public health threat and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Members of the public may call in to this meeting by calling 1-888-599-1357 and entering the following code: 8529.

Here is the agenda for the meeting. Thank you!

06/19/2020

The Terrell County GCD will hold its next regular Board meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 5:00 pm by telephonic conference call in compliance with Governor Abbott's declaration of the COVID-19 public health threat and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Members of the public may call in to this meeting by calling 1-888-599-1357 and entering the following code: 8529.

Here is the agenda for the meeting. Thank you!

05/15/2020

The Terrell County GCD will hold its next regular Board meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 5:00 pm by telephonic conference call in compliance with Governor Abbott's declaration of the COVID-19 public health threat and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Members of the public may call in to this meeting by calling 1-888-599-1357 and entering the following code: 8529.

Here is the agenda for the meeting. Thank you!

04/24/2020

The Terrell County GCD will hold its next regular Board meeting on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 5:00 pm by telephonic conference call in compliance with Governor Abbott's declaration of the COVID-19 public health threat and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Members of the public may call in to this meeting by calling 1-888-599-1357 and entering the following code: 8529.

Here is the agenda for the meeting. Thank you!

04/13/2020

Attached please find the approved minutes from Terrell County Groundwater Conservation District's February 12, 2020, regular Board meeting. Thank you!

03/20/2020

The Terrell County GCD will hold its next regular Board meeting on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 5:00 pm by telephonic conference call in compliance with Governor Abbott's declaration of the COVID-19 public health threat and action to temporarily suspend certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Members of the public may call in to this meeting by calling 1-888-599-1357 and entering the following code: 8529.

Here is the agenda for the meeting. Thank you!

03/05/2020

Attached please find the approved minutes from Terrell County Groundwater Conservation District's January 15, 2020, regular Board meeting. Thank you!

02/07/2020

The Terrell County GCD will hold its next regular Board meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 5:00 pm in the Commissioners' Courtroom at the Terrell County Courthouse. Here is the agenda for the meeting. Thank you!

01/22/2020

Attached please find the approved minutes from Terrell County Groundwater Conservation District's December 18, 2019 regular Board meeting. Thank you!

01/22/2020

Attached please find the approved minutes from Terrell County Groundwater Conservation District's October 23, 2019 regular Board meeting. Thank you!

01/13/2020

www.twdb.texas.gov

Terrell County GCD is committed to providing the residents of Terrell County with information on water conservation. The following link to the Texas Water Development Board's Water Conserving Tips handout includes useful information and tips for conserving water.

01/13/2020

Rainwater Harvesting

Terrell County GCD is committed to providing the residents of Terrell County with information on the benefits of rainwater harvesting. The following link to Texas A&M Agrilife Extension’s rainwater harvesting site includes lots of useful information.

Single Households From a regulatory perspective, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has rules that only apply to a rainwater system that supplies potable water for a public water system or for any business that manufactures food or beverages. TCEQ does not set minimum treatment req...

01/13/2020

Conserve Our Water | Take Care of Texas

Terrell County GCD is committed to providing the residents of Terrell County with information on the benefits of reducing and preventing the waste of groundwater. The following link to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's Take Care of Texas program includes useful information and tips for conserving water.

Conserve Our Water

01/13/2020

Brush Busters | Texas Natural Resources Server

Terrell County GCD is committed to providing the residents of Terrell County with information on the benefits of brush control. The following link to Texas A&M Agrilife Extension’s Brush Control Program includes lots of useful information on brush control in Texas.

Brush Busters is a cooperative program of the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Service to expedite the adoption of Tactical Brush Management Systems (TBMS) technology.

01/10/2020

The Terrell County GCD will hold its next regular Board meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 5:00 pm in the Commissioners' Courtroom at the Terrell County Courthouse. Here is the agenda for the meeting. Thank you!

12/13/2019

The Terrell County GCD will hold its next regular Board meeting on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 5:00 pm in the Commissioners' Courtroom at the Terrell County Courthouse. Here is the agenda for the meeting. Thank you!

11/19/2019

Please note, the Terrell County Groundwater Conservation District's upcoming Wednesday, November 20, 2019 regular meeting has been canceled. I apologize for any inconvenience, thank you!

11/15/2019

The Terrell County GCD will hold its next regular Board meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 5:00 pm in the Commissioners' Courtroom at the Terrell County Courthouse. Here is the agenda for the meeting. Thank you!

10/25/2019

Attached please find the approved minutes from Terrell County Groundwater Conservation District's September 25, 2019 regular Board meeting. Thank you!

10/18/2019

The Terrell County GCD will hold its next regular Board meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 5:00 pm in the Commissioners' Courtroom at the Terrell County Courthouse. Here is the agenda for the meeting. Thank you!

09/20/2019

At the Terrell County GCD's upcoming September 25, 2019 Board meeting, the Board will consider adopting a proposed tax rate for tax year 2019. Here is the attached notice. Thank you!