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2 • WATER_PERMITSBrazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District (Brazos County)

Discussion and possible action on the following Operating Permit Amendment

Presented in: Approved Minutes | Permit Hearing, 2026 District Export Fee Hearing, & Regular Board Meeting | November 13, 2025 on 2025-11-13
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Routine / Procedural • 0.0 Score Impact
PASSED (7 - 0)
“A motion was made by Mark Carrabba, second by John Elliott to approve the three (3) Operating permit amendments for A&G Turf Farms lengthening the permit term from one (1) year to five (5) years as presented to the Board. The motion passed”
JE
John Elliott
Director, Robertson County (Rural Water) (Robertson County (Rural Water))
YES
JB
Jayson Barfknecht
Director, Brazos County (Agricultural) (Brazos County (Agricultural))
YES
LR
Lisa Rolke
Director, Brazos County (College Station) (Brazos County (College Station))
YES
SC
Stephen Cast
Director, Brazos County (Bryan) (Brazos County (Bryan))
YES
GM
Gary Mechler
Director, Robertson County (Agricultural) (Robertson County (Agricultural))
YES
JK
Jeff Kennedy
Director, Brazos County (Rural Water) (Brazos County (Rural Water))
YES
MC
Mark Carrabba
Director, Robertson County (Industrial) (Robertson County (Industrial))
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2. Discussion and possible action on the following Operating Permit Amendment Applications: Three (3) Operating permits for A&G Turf Farm: Well #3 (BVDO-0423): Located at: N 31.019020° W 96.758640° 2.59 miles SW of the intersection of Salter Farm Road and FM 2159 in Robertson County. Total maximum annual production from the water well is 150 ac-ft/yr at a maximum rate of 600 gpm for Agricultural use. The well produces from the Brazos River Alluvium Aquifer. Permit holder seeks an amendment lengthening the permit term from one (1) year to five (5) years. Well #4 (BVDO-0427): Located at: N 31.01723762° W 96.76229090° 2.84 miles SW of the intersection of Salter Farm Road and FM 2159 in Robertson County. Total maximum annual production from the water well is 150 ac-ft/yr at a maximum rate of 600 gpm for Agricultural use. The well produces from the Brazos River Alluvium Aquifer. Permit holder seeks an amendment lengthening the permit term from one (1) year to five (5) years. Well #5 (BVDO-0428): Located at: N 31.02000566° W -96.75919257° 2.57 miles SW of the intersection of Salter Farm Road and FM 2159 in Robertson County. Total maximum annual production from the water well is 150 ac-ft/yr at a maximum rate of 600 gpm for Agricultural use. The well produces from the Brazos River Alluvium Aquifer. Permit holder seeks an amendment lengthening the permit term from one (1) year to five (5) years. A motion was made by Mark Carrabba, second by John Elliott to approve the three (3) Operating permit amendments for A&G Turf Farms lengthening the permit term from one (1) year to five (5) years as presented to the Board. The motion passed unanimously.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

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