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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Brooks County, TX
Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.010714
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.5M
+2.1% YoY • +12.9% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.2 pts
1Y: +0.8 pts • 10Y: +1.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +2.8 pts
97 (A+) → 99.8 (A+)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.1% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+12.9% (5Y)
10Y: +28.8% • Since '00: +102.2%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0053
FY 22: $0.0160 → FY 27: $0.0107
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 97 (A+)'10: 97.9 (A+)'17: 98.3 (A+)'22: 98.6 (A+)'27: 99.8 (A+)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.3M'10: $0.3M'17: $0.4M'22: $0.5M'27: $0.5M
Elected & Governing Officials (9)
DK
David Kelly
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
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HJ
Humberto Jr. Martinez
Director, Jim Wells County Place 2 (Agricultural) (Jim Wells County Place 2 (Agricultural))
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JH
Jesse Howell
Director, Brooks County Place 3 (Agricultural) (Brooks County Place 3 (Agricultural))
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MM
Mario Martinez
Director, Brooks County Place 2 (Agricultural) (Brooks County Place 2 (Agricultural))
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MG
Mauro Garcia Jr
Director, Jim Hogg County Place 2 (Agricultural) (Jim Hogg County Place 2 (Agricultural))
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RS
Robert Scott Jr
Director, Joint Brooks/Jim Hogg Counties (Industrial) (Joint Brooks/Jim Hogg Counties (Industrial))
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WJ
Whit Jones
Director, Jim Hogg County Place 3 (Agricultural) (Jim Hogg County Place 3 (Agricultural))
lpena@brushcountrygcd.com
WB
William Botard
Director, Jim Hogg County Place 1 (Water) (Jim Hogg County Place 1 (Water))
lpena@brushcountrygcd.com
WP
William P Goranson
Director, Jim Wells County Place 1 (Agricultural) (Jim Wells County Place 1 (Agricultural))
lpena@brushcountrygcd.com
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 99.8 (A+)• Adopted Sep 9, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($535,281) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.010714 per $100 valuation: $0.010714 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District. Source: Brooks County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$0.5M
General Fund
$0.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
00
Public Works: $0.4M (76%)
0Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.010714 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 99 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFAdopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District (Brooks County) totaling $524,168 ($317,678 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service; $206,490 Utility/Service Enterprise Fund). Comptroller PTAD Certified Ad Valorem Levy: $317,678 on $2,943,912,366 taxable valuation at a total tax rate of $0.01079 per $100 (M&O: $0.01079, I&S: $0.00000).
Total Appropriation
$0.5M
General Fund
$0.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
00
Public Works: $0.4M (76%)
0Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.01079 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+1.9% YoYFreedom Score: 98.9 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($507,915) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.010791 per $100 valuation) for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.
Total Appropriation
$0.5M
General Fund
$0.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Public Works: $0.4M (76%)
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.010791 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.5% YoYFreedom Score: 98.8 (A+)• Adopted Sep 5, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District (Brooks County) totaling $498,445. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.0110 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.5M
General Fund
$0.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Public Works: $0.4M (76%)
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.0110 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 98.7 (A+)• Adopted Sep 5, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District (Brooks County) totaling $486,288. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.0153 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.5M
General Fund
$0.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.0M
Public Works: $0.4M (76%)
Administration: $0.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.015263 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brush Country Groundwate...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brush Country Groundwate...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brush Country Groundwate...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brush Country Groundwate...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brush Country Groundwate...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brush Country Groundwate...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brush Country Groundwate...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brush Country Groundwate...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brush Country Groundwate...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brush Country Groundwate...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brush Country Groundwate...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Brush Country Groundwate...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Jim Wells County Place 1 (Agricultural) (Jim Wells County Place 1 (Agricultural))
William P Goranson WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Brooks County Place 3 (Agricultural) (Brooks County Place 3 (Agricultural))
Jesse Howell WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Jim Hogg County Place 2 (Agricultural) (Jim Hogg County Place 2 (Agricultural))
Mauro Garcia Jr WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Jim Hogg County Place 3 (Agricultural) (Jim Hogg County Place 3 (Agricultural))
Whit Jones WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Jim Hogg County Place 1 (Water) (Jim Hogg County Place 1 (Water))
William Botard WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Brooks County Place 2 (Agricultural) (Brooks County Place 2 (Agricultural))
Mario Martinez WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Joint Brooks/Jim Hogg Counties (Industrial) (Joint Brooks/Jim Hogg Counties (Industrial))
Robert Scott Jr WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Jim Wells County Place 2 (Agricultural) (Jim Wells County Place 2 (Agricultural))
Humberto Jr. Martinez WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
68.0% (231 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (109 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
63.0% (236 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (138 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
60.0% (184 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (122 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
61.0% (280 votes)David C. Morales
39.0% (179 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
63.0% (278 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (164 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 289 (17.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
71.0% (205 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (84 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
65.0% (298 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (161 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
63.0% (150 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (88 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
72.0% (257 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (100 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
64.0% (316 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (177 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
56.0% (228 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
44.0% (180 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
67.0% (296 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (146 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
54.0% (275 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (235 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
63.0% (246 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (145 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
67.0% (308 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (151 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
55.0% (234 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (191 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
70.0% (190 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (82 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
72.0% (233 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (90 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
54.0% (266 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (227 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
61.0% (301 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (192 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
71.0% (290 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (118 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
55.0% (178 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (145 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
56.0% (200 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (157 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal) (Brooks County Place 1 (Municipal))
David Kelly WINNER
56.0% (200 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (157 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (324)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-08-25 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-08-25
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16: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.17: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.1: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.2: Pledge of Allegiance.3: Public Comment.4: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on re-alignment of the board of directors for the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District.5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on July 31,2026.6: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting August 19, 2026 @ 10:30 a.m. B. Duval County GCD August 26th, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. C. City of Sandia meeting August 11th,2026 @ 7:00 p.m. D. Weslaco A7: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on desired future conditions for relevant aquifers in GMA 16 by resolution.8: Report from TCDR representative Erica Vasquez.9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on audit report FY 2025-2026 by Byron Blair CPA.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on review of and proposing FY 2026-2027 budget for official adoption at the September board meeting.11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on review of and proposing FY 2026-2027 Tax Rate for official adoption after notice at the September board meeting.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.14: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills August 2026.15: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.18: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a2026-07-31 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-07-31
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1: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on oath of office, statement of officer for board directors, Brooks County.2: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.3: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on re-alignment of the board of directors for the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District.4: Pledge of Allegiance.5: Public Comment.6: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on June 23,2026.7: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting July 15, 2026 @ 10:30 a.m. B. Duval County GCD July 29, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. C. TGWA Contractors Meeting July 16 th,2026 D. City of Orange Grove meeti8: Presentation by Jorge Negrete Infrastructure Consultant with Communities Unlimited.9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on desired future conditions for relevant aquifers in GMA 16 by resolution.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on proposed brackish water rules adoption by resolution.11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on audit report FY 2025-2026 by Byron Blair CPA.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.14: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills July 2026.15: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.16: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.17: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.18: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a2026-06-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-06-23
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5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting June 17, 2026 @ 10:30 a.m. B. Duval County GCD June 24, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. C. Report on TAGD Business Meeting June2-3,2026 Public Funds Investment T6: Conduct public hearing on desired future conditions for relevant aquifers in GMA 16 by resolution.7: Conduct public hearing on proposed brackish water rules adoption by resolution.8: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on audit report FY 2025-2026 by Byron Blair CPA.9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills June 2026.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.14: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.1: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.2: Pledge of Allegiance.3: Public Comment.4: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on May 01054141;1 26,2026.15: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a2026-05-26 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-05-26
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1: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.2: Pledge of Allegiance.3: Public Comment.4: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on April 28,2026.5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting May 20th, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m. B. Duval County GCD May 27, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. C. 2 Wells plugged for Mark Cottingham by Richardson Water Wells D. Wells 6: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Memorandum of Understanding between Kenedy County Groundwater Conservation District and Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District.7: Discuss and consider brackish groundwater production zone rules by KT Groundwater and Bickerstaff.8: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on setting public hearing date of June 23, 2026 for the brackish groundwater production zone rules.9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on FY 2025 audit by Byron Blair CPA.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on setting date (June 23, 2026) for public hearing for the Desired Future Conditions (DFC).11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on updating and adopting the 2026 investment policy and investment officer by resolution.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.14: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills May 2026 bills.15: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.16: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.17: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.18: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a2026-04-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-04-28
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5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting April 16th, 2026 @ 10:30 a.m. B. Duval County GCD April 29, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.6: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Memorandum of Understanding between Kenedy County Groundwater Conservation District and Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District.7: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on grant application for Bureau of Reclamation by KT Groundwater.8: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report.9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills April 2026 bills.11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.1: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.2: Pledge of Allegiance.3: Public Comment.4: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on March 24,2026.14: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a2026-03-24 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-03-24
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1: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.2: Pledge of Allegiance.3: Public Comment.4: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on February 24,2026.5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting March 18th, 2026 @ 10:30 a.m. B. Duval County GCD March 25, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. C. Open Records Request from Texas Open Records D. Article on Corpus 6: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on production permit for Rancho Jesus Maria LLC.7: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on 2025 audit by Byron Blair CPA.8: Report on grant application from the TWDB.9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on monitor wells in Northern Jim Wells County.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report.11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills March 2026 bills.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.14: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.15: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.16: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a2026-02-24 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-02-24
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5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on region N regional water planning on February 12 th,2026 at 1:30 p.m. Robstown, Texas. B. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting February 19th, 2026 @ 10:30 a.m. C. Duval Count6: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on presentations by Collier Consulting, KT Groundwater, and Speheros Environmental.7: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on drilling permit for Rancho Jesus Maria LLC.1: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.2: Pledge of Allegiance.3: Public Comment.4: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on January 27, and on special meeting minutes of February 12,2026.8: Discuss, consider and take possible action on a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Authorizing Application for Texas Water Development board’s Groundwater Research, Science, and Data Collection9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on monitor wells in Northern Jim Wells County.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on ratifying the selection of Robert Howard to assist with the District’s Application for TWDB grant funding.11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills February 2026 bills.14: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.15: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.16: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.17: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a2026-01-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2025-11-25 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-11-25
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1: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.2: Pledge of Allegiance.3: Public Comment.4: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on October 28, 2025.5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting November 19, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m. Duval County GCD November 26, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. B. Report on Trust in Beef presentation Kingsville, Texas November 46: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on groundwater studies and evaluation related groundwater pumping in the District and surrounding areas.7: Presentation by James Clement Earth Optics.8: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on issuing a request for qualifications (RFQ) to hire a hydrogeologist.9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills November 2025.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.14: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.15: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a2025-10-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-10-28
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1: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.2: Pledge of Allegiance.3: Public Comment.4: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on September 23, 2025.5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting October 14, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m. Duval County GCD October 28, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. B. Report on Region M Weslaco, Tx. October 7,2025 9:30 A.M. C. Report6: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on notice of public hearing for Paisano Mobile Home Park Public Water Supply Well production permit.7: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on groundwater studies and evaluation related groundwater pumping in the District and surrounding areas.8: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on issuing a request for qualifications (RFQ) to hire a hydrogeologist.9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills October 2025.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.14: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.15: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a2025-09-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-09-23
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1: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.2: Pledge of Allegiance.3: Public Comment.4: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on August 27, 2025.5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting September 17, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m. Duval County GCD September 24, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. B. Report on Region N regional water planning September 11,2025 Ro6: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on adoption of 2025 budget.7: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on adoption of 2025 Tax Rate by resolution.8: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on notice of public hearing for Paisano Mobile Home Park Public Water Supply Well drilling permit.9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving the following tax sale resolution: An offer has been made by Juan Leonardo Martinez, 803 Irene St. Premont, Tx.78375 in the amount of $2,100.00 for the purchase of a tax sale property owned in trust by11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills September 2025.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.14: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.15: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.16: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a2025-08-26 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-08-26
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15: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on review of and proposing FY 2025-2026 Tax Rate for official adoption after notice at the September board meeting.11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills for August 2025.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.14: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.1: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.2: Pledge of Allegiance.3: Public Comment.4: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on July 22nd, 2025.5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on plan assessments and overview from TCDRS representative Mrs. Erica Aguirre Vasquez.6: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting August 26th 2025. B. Report on Region M meeting in Weslaco August 12 th,2025. C. Report on Duval County GCD meeting on August 27th,2025. D. Report7: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report 2025.8: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on proposed amendments to District Rules related generally to: consideration of registered but exempt wells in the permitting process, the use of export fees, and civil penalties for violations of the District Rul9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on review of and proposing FY 2025-2026 budget for official adoption at the September board meeting.16: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a2025-07-22 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-07-22
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1: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.2: Pledge of Allegiance.3: Public Comment.4: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on June 24th, 2025.5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Special Commissioners Court Brooks County June 27 th,2025 9:00 a.m. B. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting July 16th, 2025 @ 10:30 a.m. C. Report on Texas Groundwater Assoc6: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving the following tax sale resolution: An offer has been made by Matt Crockett, 835 Knott Pl., Dallas, TX 75208, in the amount of $1,000.00 for the purchase of a tax sale property Suit No. 04- 08-13376-B,7: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report 2025.8: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on focus group/committee for future projects.9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on unauthorized transactions from District’s bank account.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills for July 2025.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.14: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.15: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a2025-06-24 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-06-24
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1: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.2: Pledge of Allegiance.3: Public Comment.4: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on May 27th, 2025.5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting June 18th, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m. B. Report on Duval County GCD June 25th, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. C. Report on Public information request from Sprouse Shrader6: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement, investment/pledge report, and letter on change of interest rate from First National Bank of Falfurrias 6-2025.7: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on updating and adopting the 2025 investment policy and investment officer by resolution.8: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on updating and adopting the depository contract with First National Bank of Falfurrias which expires June 30,2025.9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on letter from Dr. Venki Uddameri to send public comment to the TWDB on their recent groundwater availability model (GAM) for the central and southern portions of the Gulf Coast Aquifer System.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on future groundwater projects, including research for water well pumps/submersibles problems from interaction with nearby gas/oilfield pipelines.11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on TWON water screening program fee of $10 per sample taken.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on unauthorized transactions from District’s bank account.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.14: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills for June 2025.15: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.16: Report from our legal counsel Mrs. Emily Rogers regarding legislative changes that may require changes to the District’s rules and processes, or that may be of interest to the District.17: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.18: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.19: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a2025-05-27 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-05-27
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8: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on hiring Dr. Venki Uddameri to send public comment to the TWDB on their recent groundwater availability model (GAM) for the central and southern portions of the Gulf Coast Aquifer System.1: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.2: Pledge of Allegiance.3: Public Comment.4: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on April 22nd, 2025.5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting May 21st, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m. B. Report on Duval County GCD May 28th, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. C. Report on Region M Regional Water Planning Weslaco @ 9:30 a6: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report 2025.7: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on notice of public hearing for East Wildlife Foundation Public Water Supply Well.9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on forming a focus group/committee for future groundwater projects.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on unauthorized transactions from District’s bank account.11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills for May 2025.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.14: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.15: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.16: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a2025-04-22 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-04-22
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16: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.1: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.2: Pledge of Allegiance.3: Public Comment.4: Review, discuss, and possibly act on the appointment of Whitt W. Jones to the Board of Directors for Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District, for the unexpired term vacated by the passing of A.C. (Dick) Jones IV for the agricultural interests5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on March 25 th, 2025.6: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting April 17th, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m. B. Report on Duval County GCD April 23rd, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. C. Report on Spring water level reports.7: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report 2025.8: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on hiring Dr. Venki Uddameri to send public comment to the TWDB on their recent groundwater availability model (GAM) for the central and southern portions of the Gulf Coast Aquifer System.9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on audit report FY 2023-2024 financial audit by Byron Blair.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on unauthorized transactions from District’s bank account.11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on supporting sponsorship for the TAGD Groundwater Summit August 19-21 2025.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving the following tax sale resolution: A. Offer by Cristina Rosales Soliz and Paula Jo Salinas $65,000.00 for the purchase of a tax sale property Suit No. 04-02-13178-B; Jim Wells County and Alice Independ14: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills for April 2025.15: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.17: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.18: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a2025-03-25 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-03-25
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1: The meeting was called to order at 9:31 a.m. and the roll was called . Board members ’ presence at the meeting or absence is as follows: i. David Kelly present ii. Bill Botard present iii. Mario Martinez present iv. Robert Scott present v. A.C. Jone2: Pledge of Allegiance. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.3: Public Comment. General Manager Louie Pena asked for a moment of silence for A.C. Dick Jones IV.4: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the February 25th, 2025. Motion was made to accept the minutes by Bill Botard and seconded by Bob Scott, motion carries unanimously.5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting March 19th, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m. Mr. Pena asked Mr. Andy Garza to give a brief update on his meeting, Mr. Garza mentioned that for the GMA 16 the ne6: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report 2025. Mr. Pena presented the financial statement for the month of February. He mentioned that the tax collection account has a balance of $515,833.68.7: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on unauthorized transactions from District’s bank account. Mr. Pena mentioned that he had emailed Texas Ranger Ed Groves, no new reports at this time. Informational purposes only.8: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor. Mr. Pena showed the map of Texas. Our area is still under severe drought conditions. A motion was made by Paul Goranson to accept the drought monitor as presented, seconded by Bill Bota9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on appointing a replacement for the remainder of unexpired term vacated by the passing of A.C. (Dick) Jones IV for the agricultural interests of Jim Hogg County. Jessie Howell made the motion to appoint Whit Jones10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on proposal from ITC Corporation on ADA compliance on Website. Motion was made by Bill Botard to accept the proposal from ITC Corporation on ADA compliance presented by Tim May ITC, motion was seconded by Bob Scott11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response Interlocal Agreement with Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool. Mr. Pena mentioned that he had Mrs. Ashley Martin from Texas Municipal League via telephone12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills for March 2025. Mr. Pena mentioned that the bills may seem a little higher than usual since all the taxing entities/tax collections were all being paid at the same time. Motion was made by Pau13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard. Mr. Robert Howard mentioned that the deadline for filing bills was March 14,2025. He mentioned that 33 bills had been sent to the legislative committee which were conside14: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues. Mr. Pena mentioned that the next meeting of the GMA 16 would be held on April 22 nd,2025. Informational purposes only.15: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting. New business would be Whit Jones III to replace the vacancy created by the unexpected passing of A.C. Jones IV to represent the agricultural interests in Jim Hogg 16: Adjourn. Motion to adjourn at 10:53 a.m. was made by Paul Goranson, seconded by Bill Botard, motion carries unanimously. Passed and approved this 25th, day of March, 2025. President, Board of Directors Attest by: Secretary, Board of Directors2025-02-25 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-02-25
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1: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.2: Pledge of Allegiance.3: Public Comment.4: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on January 28 th, 2025.5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting February 19th, 2025 @ 9:00 a.m. B. Report on Duval County GCD February 26th, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. C. Report on visit to State Capital 89th, legislativ6: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report 2025.7: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on unauthorized transactions from District’s bank account.8: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Corpus Christi Water application for a production/transport/export permit for consideration on our March 25,2025 meeting.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on sponsorship for Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors.11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response Interlocal Agreement with Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills for February 2025.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.14: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.15: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.16: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a2025-01-28 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-01-28
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1: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.2: Pledge of Allegiance.3: Public Comment.4: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on November 26, 2024.5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting January 22, 2025 @ 10:30 a.m. B. Report on Duval County GCD January 29th, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. C. Report on TAGD business meeting January 14-16,2025.6: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report 2024/letter from First National Bank of Falfurrias on change of interest rate.7: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on proposal from ITC Corporation for monitoring prohibited technology.8: Review, discuss, and possibly act on unauthorized transactions from District’s bank account.9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on water well completions report by Burt Haner.11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Corpus Christi Water application for a production/transport/export permit for consideration on our February 25,2025 meeting.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Brush Country GCD 2024 Annual Report.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills to ratify December 2024 bills and payment of January 2025 bills.14: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.15: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.16: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.17: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a2024-12-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Brush Country Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors Regular Meeting
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1: Convene Meeting and Determination of Quorum2: Public Comments and Citizen Presentations3: Approve Minutes of Prior Board of Directors Regular Meeting4: Bookkeeper's Report: Review and approve payment of bills, disbursements, and investment activity7: Operator's Report: Utility Operations, Water/Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance, and Customer Service8: Adjournment5: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2024-11-26 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2024-11-26
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3: Public Comment.2: Pledge of Allegiance.1: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.4: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on October 22, 2024.5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting November 20, 2024 @ 10:30 a.m. B. Report on Region M Weslaco, Tx. November 6,2024 @ 9:00 a.m. C. Report on Duval County GCD November 26, 2024 @ 6:6: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report 2024.7: Review, discuss, and possibly act on unauthorized transactions from District’s bank account.8: Review, discuss, and possibly act on Prohibited Technology Policy.9: Review, discuss, and possibly act on minor amendment for Inotivco to change production permit to include Public Water Supply as per TCEQ guidelines.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills November 2024.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.14: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.15: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a2024-10-22 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2024-10-22
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1: Call to order, declare meeting open to the public, and take roll.2: Pledge of Allegiance.3: Public Comment.4: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Minutes of the Regular Meeting on September 24, 2024.5: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on General Manager’s Report: A. Report on Kenedy County GCD meeting October 16, 2024 @ 10:30 a.m. B. Report on GMA 16 Robstown Tx. October 15,2024 @ 1:30 p.m. C. Report on Region N Robstown Tx. October 17,2024 @ 1:6: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on 941 3 rd Quarter Report.7: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on approving financial statement and investment/pledge report 2024.8: Review, discuss, and possibly act on unauthorized transactions from District’s bank account.9: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on Texas Drought Monitor.10: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on payment of bills October 2024.11: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on legislative report from Robert Howard.12: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on GMA 16 issues.13: Discuss, consider, and possibly act on new business and select date for next meeting.14: Adjourn. The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. These public meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you require special assistance to a