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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Carson County, TX
Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.007935
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.2M
+2.6% YoY • +14.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.1 pts
1Y: +0.8 pts • 10Y: +1.6 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +3.1 pts
96.7 (A+) → 99.8 (A+)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+2.6% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +2.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+14.5% (5Y)
10Y: +29.0% • Since '00: +97.0%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0004
FY 22: $0.0083 → FY 27: $0.0079
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 96.7 (A+)'10: 97.5 (A+)'17: 98.2 (A+)'22: 98.7 (A+)'27: 99.8 (A+)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.1M'10: $0.1M'17: $0.1M'22: $0.2M'27: $0.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (9)
BB
Bill Breeding
Director, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
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CC
Chancy Cruse
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
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CB
Charles Bowers
Director, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
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DH
David Hodges
Director, Precinct 8 (Precinct 8)
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JR
John R. Spearman Jr
Director, Precinct 7 (Precinct 7)
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LP
Lee Peterson
Director, Precinct 9 (Precinct 9)
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LG
Leland Gabel
Director, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
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MH
Marcus Hardcastle
Director, Precinct 6 (Precinct 6)
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WS
Wes Stockett
Director, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+2.6% YoYFreedom Score: 99.8 (A+)• Adopted Sep 23, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($189,866) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.007935 per $100 valuation) for Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District. Source: Carson County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
00
Public Works: $0.2M (82%)
0Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.007935 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 99 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFAdopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District (Carson County) totaling $185,000 ($0 Maintenance & Operations; $0 I&S Bond Debt Service; $185,000 Utility/Service Enterprise Fund). Funded under an adopted property tax rate of $0.0080 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
00
Public Works: $0.2M (82%)
0Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.00804 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.0% YoYFreedom Score: 98.9 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($179,264) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.008040 per $100 valuation) for Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.00804 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 98.9 (A+)• Adopted Sep 8, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District (Carson County) totaling $174,059. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.0081 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.008096 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+2.1% YoYFreedom Score: 98.8 (A+)• Adopted Sep 8, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District (Carson County) totaling $169,285. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.0083 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Public Works: $0.1M (82%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.008258 / $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 Panhandle 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 — Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Panhandle Groundwater Co...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Panhandle 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 — Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Panhandle Groundwater Co...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Panhandle 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 — Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Panhandle Groundwater Co...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Panhandle 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 — Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Panhandle Groundwater Co...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Panhandle Groundwater Co...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Panhandle 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 — Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Panhandle Groundwater Co...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Panhandle 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 — Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Panhandle Groundwater Co...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Panhandle 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 Panhandle 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 — Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Panhandle Groundwater Co...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Panhandle Groundwater Co...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Panhandle 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 — Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Panhandle Groundwater Co...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Panhandle 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 — Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Panhandle Groundwater Co...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Panhandle 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 Panhandle 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 — Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Panhandle Groundwater Co...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Panhandle 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 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)
Wes Stockett WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Precinct 9 (Precinct 9)
Lee Peterson WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)
Leland Gabel WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Precinct 7 (Precinct 7)
John R. Spearman Jr WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Precinct 6 (Precinct 6)
Marcus Hardcastle WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Precinct 5 (Precinct 5)
Bill Breeding WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Precinct 8 (Precinct 8)
David Hodges WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)
Charles Bowers WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
57.0% (252 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (190 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 391 (23.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
69.0% (270 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (121 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
69.0% (176 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (79 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
59.0% (140 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
41.0% (98 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 476 (28.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
67.0% (319 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (157 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
60.0% (224 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (150 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
55.0% (140 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (115 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
70.0% (262 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (112 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
54.0% (266 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (227 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
54.0% (165 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
61.0% (207 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (133 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
65.0% (155 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (83 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 459 (27.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
54.0% (248 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (211 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
66.0% (224 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (116 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
67.0% (171 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (84 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 527 (31.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
63.0% (332 votes)Michael R. Vance
37.0% (195 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 510 (30.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
54.0% (275 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (235 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 357 (21.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
71.0% (253 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (104 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (16.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
60.0% (163 votes)David C. Morales
40.0% (109 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
59.0% (140 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (98 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
57.0% (145 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (110 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (29.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
62.0% (306 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (187 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 323 (19.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
58.0% (187 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (136 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 306 (18.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
Chancy Cruse WINNER
64.0% (196 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (110 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (323)
Showing Top 25 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Regular Meeting - October 15, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENT – Please limit comments to 3 minutes.3: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 23, 20264: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON EXPENDITURES FROM SEPTEMBER 20265: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON QUARTERLY PRODUCTION REPORTS AND OUT OF DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION REPORTS FROM THE CITY OF AMARILLO, CONOCO PHILLIPS, CRMWA, THE CITY OF BORGER, THE CITY OF FRITCH, THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, THE CITY OF CLARENDON, BRICE-LESLEY, AND GREENBELT WATER AUTHORITY6: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO NOMINATE CANDIDATES PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR ELECTION TO THE ARMSTRONG COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS7: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE HIGH PLAINS AQUIFER ALLIANCE LETTER OF INTENT – RECONNAISSANCE STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF KANSAS -TEXAS WATER TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY8: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CONTRACT WITH THE HIGH PLAINS AQUIFER ALLIANCE9: CONSENT AGENDA – DRILLING PERMITS10: The following items are a part of the Consent Agenda. All Well Permit requests have been thoroughly reviewed by the staff; they are administratively complete, and the General Manager and Permitting Administrator recommend issuance.11: RECLASSIFY WELLS – NONE12: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING LESS THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY –13: Brian James – A 1” well to be drilled on 60 acres by Legendary Drilling by 9.22.26, located in the NW4 of Section 275, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located at the intersection of Hwy 207 & Juliet Rd, E side of Hwy 207, S side of Juliet Rd) ARMSTRONG COUNTY14: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING MORE THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY OR MORE THAN 17.5 GPM – NONE15: DISCUSSION ON DISTRICT RULES16: STAFF UPDATES17: MANAGER’S REPORT18: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET FUTURE MEETING DATES19: EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS20: ADJOURN21: At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning legal matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (22: The presiding office of the Board, prior to the Board meeting in executive session, will announce that a closed meeting will be held and will publicly identify the section or sections of the Government Code Chapter 551 under which the closed meeting is to be held.23: PUBLIC NOTICE24: This complies with Section 551.043, of the Open Meetings Act, requiring posting of the items to be considered at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office in Austin, at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the District and on the District’s website, in compliance with Section 551.053 of the Open Meetings Act.25: Posted this _October 8, 2026 __201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas at __ 8:32___ A.M.26: _________Katie Hodges_________27: Katie Hodges Panhandle Groundwater2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Panhandle 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 Interest2026-09-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Regular Meeting - September 23, 2026
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8: Lots 1-3, BLK 19, 100 Lindberg Street. OT SkellytownBID: $300.009: Lots 5-12, BLK 20, 410 Lindberg Street, OT SkellytownBID: $250.006: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO NOMINATE A DIRECTOR TO SERVE ON THE PANHANDLE REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS7: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CARSON COUNTY PROPERTY BIDS1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENT – Please limit comments to 3 minutes.3: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MINUTES FROM AUGUST 19, 20264: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON EXPENDITURES FROM AUGUST 20265: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT THE 2026-2027 TAX RATE10: Lots 10-12, BLK 22, 300 Walnut, New Roxana SkellytownBID: $400.0011: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED TO THE AMARILLO COUNTRY CLUB, UNDER DISTRICT RULE 3.3, FOR VIOLATING DISTRICT RULE 4 REGARDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, CONTIGUOUS ACREAGE TRACTS, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER of SECTION 10, BLOCK 9, BS&F SURVEY12: CONSENT AGENDA – DRILLING PERMITS13: The following items are a part of the Consent Agenda. All Well Permit requests have been thoroughly reviewed by the staff; they are administratively complete, and the General Manager and Permitting Administrator recommend issuance.14: RECLASSIFY WELLS – None15: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING LESS THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY –16: I-40 Groom Interchange Project, LLC/Casey’s Convenience Store – A 1” well to be drilled on 6.72 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 8.18.26, located in the SW4 of Section 93, Blk B-3, H&GN Survey (being located at the intersection of FM 295 & I-40 Frontage Rd. E side of FM 295 & N side of I-40) Easement on File CARSON COUNTY17: Rob McCollum – A 1” well to be drilled on 17 acres by Howell Drilling, by 8.28.26, located in the SE4 of Section 30, BLK 2, AB&M Survey (being located approx. ¾ mi S of the FM 1912 & I-40 intersection, W side of FM 1912) POTTER COUNTY18: Kush Nathu – A 1” well to be drilled on 8.46 acres by Drill Pro Drilling, by 8.26.26, located in the NW4 of Section 11, BLK 9, BS&F Survey (being located W of the intersection of Western & Fairway Dr to Clubview Dr, S on Clubview Dr approx. ¼ mi, W side of Clubview Dr.) POTTER COUNTY19: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING MORE THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY OR MORE THAN 17.5 GPM20: Sawyer Farms – A 4” well to be drilled on 1449 acres by Ben Loewen Drilling, by 8.26.26, located in the NW4 of Section 29, Blk C-6, GC&SF Survey (being located N of Clarendon, E off Hwy 70 to CR P for approx. ½ mi to CR 12, S on CR 12 approx. ½ mi, E side of CR 12.) DONLEY COUNTY21: DISCUSSION ON DISTRICT RULES22: STAFF UPDATES23: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SEALED BID FOR PANHANDLE GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROPERTY24: DISCUSSION ON FUTURE STUDY OF THE OGALLALA AQUIFER25: MANAGER’S REPORT26: Water/Sewer Leak Update27: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET FUTURE MEETING DATES28: EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS29: ADJOURN30: At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning legal matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (31: The presiding office of the Board, prior to the Board meeting in executive session, will announce that a closed meeting will be held and will publicly identify the section or sections of the Government Code Chapter 551 under which the closed meeting is to be held.32: PUBLIC NOTICE33: This complies with Section 551.043, of the Open Meetings Act, requiring posting of the items to be considered at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office in Austin, at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the District and on the District’s website, in compliance with Section 551.053 of the Open Meetings Act.34: Posted this ___September 17,2026 _201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas at __ 9:33 __ A.M.35: _______Katie Hodges______________36: Katie Hodges Panhandle Groundwater2026-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Regular Meeting - August 19, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
6: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON EXPENDITURES FROM33: STAFF UPDATES34: MANAGER’S REPORT35: GMA 1 Report36: GMDA Report37: Legislative Report38: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET FUTURE MEETING DATES39: EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS40: ADJOURN1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENT – Please limit comments to 3 minutes.3: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MINUTES FROM JULY 20264: Rules Hearing5: Regular Meeting7: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON QUARTERLY PRODUCTION REPORTS AND OUT OF DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION REPORTS FROM THE CITY OF AMARILLO, CONOCO PHILLIPS, CRMWA, THE CITY OF BORGER, THE CITY OF FRITCH, THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, THE CITY OF CLARENDON, BRICE-LESLEY, AND GREENBELT WATER AUTHORITY8: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO NOMINATE CANDIDATES PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR ELECTION TO THE ARMSTRONG COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS9: REPORT FROM THE BUDGET COMMITTEE AND CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE 2026-2027 BUDGET10: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SETTING THE PROPOSED TAX RATE 2026-202711: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON NOTICE OF VIOLATION ISSUED TO THE AMARILLO COUNTRY CLUB, UNDER DISTRICT RULE 3.3, FOR VIOLATING DISTRICT RULE 4 REGARDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, CONTIGUOUS ACREAGE TRACTS, AND ALLOWABLE PRODUCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING 2 WELLS 649377and 649378, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER of SECTION 10, BLOCK 9, BS&F SURVEY12: CONSENT AGENDA – DRILLING PERMITS13: The following items are a part of the Consent Agenda. All Well Permit requests have been thoroughly reviewed by the staff; they are administratively complete, and the General Manager and Permitting Administrator recommend issuance.14: RECLASSIFY WELLS –15: 3GB Land Series2026P, LLC requests approval to increase production of well #5297556 located in the SE4 of Section 53, Blk A-5, H&GN Survey in Wheeler County from a 2” to a 3” well. Easement is on file16: Thomas Alan Rhodes requests approval to reclassify well #647509 located in the NW4 of Section 106, Blk 7, I&GN Survey in Carson County from an 8” to a 5” well.17: Bart Van Der Ploeg/Runway Dairy requests approval to reclassify well #526954 located in the NW4 of Section 178, Blk M-2, BS&F Survey in Gray County from an 8” to a 4” well.18: Lewis Davis requests approval to reclassify well #526702 located in the SE4 of Section 30, Blk 3, I&GN Survey in Gray County from a 10” to a 5” well.19: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING LESS THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY – NONE20: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING MORE THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY OR MORE THAN 17.5 GPM21: Thomas Alan Rhodes – A 4” well to be drilled on 320 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 7.7.26, located in the NW4 of Sec 106, BLK 7, I&GN Survey (being located SW of White Deer at the intersection of FM 293 & CR X, S side of FM 293, E side of CR X.)22: CARSON COUNTY WELL #123: Thomas Alan Rhodes – A 4” well to be drilled on 320 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 7.29.26, located in the NW4 of Sec 106, BLK 7, I&GN Survey (being located SW of White Deer at the intersection of FM 293 & CR X, S side of FM 293, E side of CR X)24: CARSON COUNTY WELL #225: Runway Dairy – A 4” well to be drilled on 138.39 acres by Hydro Resources by 7.21.26 located in the NW4 of Sec 178, Blk M-2, BS&F Survey (being located E of Pampa on Hwy 60 to Hwy 152 to FM 1474, Approx 1 mi S on FM 1474) GRAY COUNTY26: James Corbitt – An 8” well to be drilled on 1083 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 7.21.26 located in the SW4 of Sec 87, Blk A-5, H&GN Survey (being located N of Mobeetie on FM 48 to CR D, W on CR D approx. 1 ¾ mi, N side of CR D) WHEELER COUNTY27: Ben Corbitt – a 6” well to be drilled on 1083 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 7.27.26, located in the SE4 of Sec 94, BLK A-5, H&GN Survey (being located N of Mobeetie on FM 48 to CR D, W on CR D approx. 3 mi to CR 2, N on CR 2 approx. 1 mi, well location approx. 1 ¾ mi E of CR 2) WHEELER COUNTY28: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON EMPLOYEE POLICY MANUAL AMENDMENTS29: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DISTRICT BYLAWS30: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CREATING A PERSONNEL COMMITTEE31: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE DISTRICT’S PRECIPITATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM32: DISCUSSION ON DISTRICT RULES41: At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning legal matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (42: The presiding office of the Board, prior to the Board meeting in executive session, will announce that a closed meeting will be held and will publicly identify the section or sections of the Government Code Chapter 551 under which the closed meeting is to be held.43: PUBLIC NOTICE44: This complies with Section 551.043, of the Open Meetings Act, requiring posting of the items to be considered at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office in Austin, at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the District and on the District’s website, in compliance with Section 551.053 of the Open Meetings Act.45: Posted this ___August 13, 2026__201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas at __ 9:53_ A.M.46: ______Katie Hodges_________47: Katie Hodges Panhandle Groundwater48: Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District49: Taxpayer Impact Statement50: House Bill 1522, passed by the Texas Legislature in 2025, amends Section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code to require that the notice of a meeting required to be posted under Section 551.043(a) of the Texas Open Meetings Act, at which a governmental body will discuss of adopt a budget from the governmental body, much include a taxpayer impact statement showing, for the median-valued homestead property, a comparison of the property tax bill in 51: Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District (District) intends to propose a budget at its August 19, 2026, Regular Meeting. A copy of the proposed budget can be found on the homepage of the District’s website at www.pgcd.us.52: Tax Year53: Median-Valued Homestead54: Tax Rate Per $100 Valuation55: Estimated Property Tax Bill56: $106,150.3357: Adopted 2025 Tax Rate:58: $0.00804159: $105,359.3860: Adopted 2026 Tax Rate:61: $0.00761862: $105,359.3863: Proposed Tax Rate based on the proposed budget for 2027:64: 2026 Proposed Tax Rate is unknown at the time of posting.65: $_____66: The estimates in this Impact Statement are valid only for the proposed budget and proposed tax rate that Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors will discuss at its meeting on August 19, 2026. The proposed budget and the proposed tax rate may each be amended by the Board of Directors before their final adoption.2026-07-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Regular Meeting - July 09, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENT – Please limit comments to 3 minutes.3: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MINUTES FROM MAY 20264: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON EXPENDITURES FROM MAY 20265: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON QUARTERLY PRODUCTION REPORTS AND OUT OF DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION REPORTS FROM THE CITY OF AMARILLO, CONOCO PHILLIPS, CRMWA, THE CITY OF BORGER, THE CITY OF FRITCH, THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, THE CITY OF CLARENDON, BRICE-LESLEY, AND GREENBELT WATER AUTHORITY6: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN PGCD AND CITY OF PAMPA REGARDING DELIQUENT PROPERTIES7: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DISTRICT’S WATER QUALITY PROGRAM RESULTS8: Presented by Ashley Ausbrooks, PG9: CONSENT AGENDA – DRILLING PERMITS10: The following items are a part of the Consent Agenda. All Well Permit requests have been thoroughly reviewed by the staff; they are administratively complete, and the General Manager and Permitting Administrator recommend issuance.11: RECLASSIFY WELLS –12: Fred S Vanderburg, Jr requests to reclassify well #541101 located in the NE4 of Section 127, Blk B-2, H&GN Survey in Gray County from an 8” to a 2” well.13: Lynn Cowden requests to reclassify well #632701 located in the NW4 of Section 186,14: Blk 3, I&GN Survey in Carson County from an 8” to a 4” well.15: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING LESS THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY –16: Clarendon Outdoor Entertainment Association – A 1” well to be drilled on 40 acres by John Morrow by 6.27.26, located in the SW4 of Section 34, Blk C-6, GC&SF Survey (being located at the Clarendon Outdoor Entertainment Center approx. 200 yds NE of the intersection of Hwy 287 & N Thurman St) REPLACEMENT WELL DONLEY CO17: Old Tascosa RV Park – A 1” well to be drilled on 12.58 acres by Currie Drilling by 6.29.26, located in the NE4 of Section 90, Blk 9 BS&F Survey (being located approx. 2.5 mi NW of the Soncy Rd and RM 1061 intersection, N side of RM 1061) WELL #1 POTTER CO.18: Old Tascosa RV Park – A 1” well to be drilled on 12.58 acres by Currie Drilling by 6.29.26, located in the NE4 of Section 90, Blk 9 BS&F Survey (being located approx. 2.5 mi NW of the Soncy Rd and RM 1061 intersection, N side of RM 1061)19: WELL #2 POTTER COUNTY20: Old Tascosa RV Park – A 1” well to be drilled on 12.58 acres by Currie Drilling by 6.29.26, located in the NE4 of Section 90, Blk 9 BS&F Survey (being located approx. 2.5 mi NW of the Soncy Rd and RM 1061 intersection, N side of RM 1061)21: WELL #3 POTTER COUNTY22: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING MORE THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY OR MORE THAN 17.5 GPM23: GN DC1, LLC – A 3” well to be drilled on 1699.02 acres by Howell Drilling by 5.26.26, located in the NW4 of Section 284, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 2 mi E of the Hwy 207 & Lima Rd intersection, N side of Lima Rd)24: ARMSTRONG COUNTY WELL #125: GN DC1, LLC – A 3” well to be drilled on 1699.02 acres by Howell Drilling by 5.26.26 located in the NW4 of Section 284, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 2 mi E of the Hwy 207 & Lima Rd intersection, N side of Lima Rd)26: ARMSTRONG COUNTY WELL #227: LFC Properties/Lynn Cowden – A 6” well to be drilled on 789.2 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 6.11.26, located in the NW4 of Section 186, Blk 3, I&GN Survey (being located at the intersection of CR DD & Hwy 152, E side of CR DD & S side of Hwy 152)28: CARSON COUNTY29: Ken Burger – An 8” well to be drilled on 1699.02 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 5.12.26, located in the SW4 of Section 41, Blk B-3, H&GN Survey ( being located SE of Groom, E on I-40 to CR 2, S on CR 2 approx 1 ¾ mi, E side of CR 2) DONLEY COUNTY30: Fred S Vanderburg, Jr. – A 5” well to be drilled on 960 acres by Lichite Drilling by 6.2.26, located in the NE4 of Section 127, Blk B-2, H&GN Survey (being located approx. ½ mi E of the intersection of Hwy 70 & FM 749, then approx. ¼ mi S to well location)31: GRAY COUNTY32: DISCUSSION ON DISTRICT RULES33: STAFF UPDATES34: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DISTRICT’S PRECIPITATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM35: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO REVIEW THE POSITION OF THE GENERAL MANAGER AS REQUIRED BY DISTRICT BYLAWS36: MANAGER’S REPORT37: GMA 1 Update38: TWDB GCD Research, Science and Data Grant Update39: Rainwater Harvesting Rebate Request from WTAMU, Texas A&M Extension Service and Randall County Master Gardeners40: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET FUTURE MEETING DATES41: EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS42: ADJOURN43: At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning legal matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (44: The presiding office of the Board, prior to the Board meeting in executive session, will announce that a closed meeting will be held and will publicly identify the section or sections of the Government Code Chapter 551 under which the closed meeting is to be held.45: PUBLIC NOTICE46: This complies with Section 551.043, of the Open Meetings Act, requiring posting of the items to be considered at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office in Austin, at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the District and on the District’s website, in compliance with Section 551.053 of the Open Meetings Act.47: Posted this _July 1, 2026_____201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas at __9:41____ A.M.48: ___Katie Hodges_____________49: Katie Hodges Panhandle Groundwater2026-06-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Panhandle 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: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead2026-05-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Regular Meeting - May 14, 2026
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13: b) April9: PUBLIC COMMENT – Please limit comments to 3 minutes.10: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MINUTES FROM MARCH 26, 202611: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON EXPENDITURES FROM1: PANHANDLE GROUNDWATER2: CONSERVATION DISTRICT3: BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING4: DISTRICT OFFICE - Windmill Room5: 201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas6: May 14, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.7: Agenda - Amended8: CALL MEETING TO ORDER12: a) March14: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPOINTING A BUDGET COMMITTEE15: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ERROR OFF TAXES ONE DOLLAR OR LESS IN CARSON COUNTY FOR THE 2025 TAX YEAR TOTALLING APPROXIMATELY $27.9216: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE INVESTMENT POLICY17: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A BID IN DONLEY COUNTY18: Lot 1-3, Block 51, Nat Smith Addition of Hedley Amount: $2,877.0019: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON QUARTERLY PRODUCTION REPORTS AND OUT OF DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION REPORTS FROM THE CITY OF AMARILLO, CONOCO PHILLIPS, CRMWA, THE CITY OF BORGER, THE CITY OF FRITCH, THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, THE CITY OF CLARENDON, BRICE-LESLEY, AND GREENBELT WATER AUTHORITY20: CONSENT AGENDA – DRILLING PERMITS21: The following items are a part of the Consent Agenda. All Well Permit requests have been thoroughly reviewed by the staff; they are administratively complete, and the General Manager and Permitting Administrator recommend issuance.22: RECLASSIFY WELLS –23: 3GB Land Series 2026P, LLC/Cade Thompson requests to reclassify Well #529715 located in the NW4 of Section 53, Blk A-5, H&GN Survey from a 2” to a 3” well24: 3GB Land Series 2026P, LLC/Cade Thompson requests to reclassify Well #528955 located in the NE4 of Section 52, Blk A-5, H&GN Survey from a 2” to a 3” well25: Russell Obert requests to reclassify Well #647816 located in the SW4 of Section 150 Blk 7, I&GN Survey from an 8” to a 6” well.26: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING LESS THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY –27: Brian James – A 1” well to be drilled on 60 ac by Legendary Drilling by 3.30.26, located in the NW4 of Section 275, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located at the intersection of Hwy 207 & Juliet Rd, E side of Hwy 207, S side of Juliet Rd) ARMSTRONG COUNTY28: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING MORE THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY OR MORE THAN 17.5 GPM29: GN DC1, LLC – A 2” well to be drilled on 1699.02 ac by Howell Drilling by 4.7.26, located in the NW4 of Section 283, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 3 mi northeast of the intersection of Hwy 207 & Lima Rd)30: WELL #1 ARMSTRONG COUNTY31: GN DC1, LLC – A 2” well to be drilled on 1699.02 ac by Howell Drilling by 4.7.26, located in the NW4 of Section 283, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 3 mi northeast of the intersection of Hwy 207 & Lima Rd)32: WELL #2 ARMSTRONG COUNTY33: GN DC1, LLC – A 2” well to be drilled on 1699.02 ac by Howell Drilling by 4.7.26, located in the SW4 of Section 283, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 3 mi northeast of the intersection of Hwy 207 & Lima Rd)34: WELL #3 ARMSTRONG COUNTY35: GN DC1, LLC – A 2” well to be drilled on 1699.02 ac by Howell Drilling by 4.7.26 located in the SW4 of Section 283, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 3 mi northeast of the intersection of Hwy 207 & Lima Rd)36: WELL #4 ARMSTRONG COUNTY37: Kelsey Clark – A 2” well to be drilled on 10 ac by Howell Drilling by 4.30.26, located in the SE4 of Section 131, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 3 ¼ mi W of Claude on Hwy 287 to FM 3330, approx. 295 yds SW of the Hwy 287, FM 3330 intersection to the well location) ARMSTRONG COUNTY38: Adecta, LLC – A 4” well to be drilled on 2550 ac by Lichtie Drilling by 4.28.26, located in the NE4 of Section 65, Blk 21, H&GN Survey (being located E of Hedley on Hwy 203 to FM 2944, N on FM 2944 approx 1 ¾ mi, well location approx. 1 ½ mi W of FM 2944)39: WELL #1 DONLEY COUNTY40: Adecta, LLC – A 3” well to be drilled on 2550 ac by Lichtie Drilling by 4.29.26, located in the NE4 of Section 65, Blk 21, H&GN Survey (being located E of Hedley approx. 6 mi to FM 2944, N on FM 2944 approx. 2 mi, well location approx. 1 ¼ mi W of FM 2944)41: WELL #2 REPLACEMENT WELL DONLEY COUNTY42: Gene Hommel – A 4” well to be drilled on 706.81 ac by Drill Pro by 3.19.26, located in the SE4 of Section 11, Blk C-6 TTRR Survey ( being located approx. 4 mi NW of Clarendon on the E side of CR 8) REPLACEMENT WELL DONLEY COUNTY43: Newhouse Farms – A 3” well to be drilled on 2479 ac by Faulks Drilling by 4.20.26, located in the SW4 of Section 8, Blk C-5, D&P Survey (being located approx. 5 mi E of the Armstrong County Line on Hwy 287 to CR 5, N on CR 5 approx. ½ mi, W side of44: CR 5) REPLACEMENT WELL DONLEY COUNTY45: Sam Nunn – A 5” well to be drilled on 321.67 ac by Faulks Drilling by 4.9.26, located in the SW4 of S Bozeman Survey (being located approx. ¾ mi SE of the intersection of FM 2362 & CR 3) DONLEY COUNTY46: Bison Development/Ed Attebury – A 6” well to be drilled on 2240 ac by Hydro Resources by 4.30.26, located in the NW4 of Section 20, Blk M-20, G&M Survey (being located approx. 4mi W of the Carson County line, approx. 5 ¾ mi NW of the Hwy 136 & FM 1342 intersection on Hwy 136, approx. 3 ¼ mi W of Hwy 136 to well location.)47: WELL #1 POTTER COUNTY48: Bison Development/Ed Attebury – A 6” well to be drilled on 2240 ac by Hydro Resources by 4.30.26, located in the NW4 of Section 20, Blk M-20, G&M Survey (being located approx. 4 mi W of the Carson County line, approx. 6 mi NW of the Hwy 136 & FM 1342 intersection on Hwy 136, approx. 3 ¼ mi W of Hwy 136 to well location.)49: WELL #2 POTTER COUNTY50: Osborne Brothers Farm – An 8” well to be drilled on 2057 ac by Hydro Resources by 5.5.26, located in the NW4 of Section 91, Blk 2, I&GN Survey (being located approx. 1 ¼ mi E of the Hwy 70 & Mail Route Rd intersection, S side of Mail Route Rd)51: ROBERTS COUNTY52: Osborne Brothers Farms – An 8” well to be drilled on 2057 ac by Hydro Resources by 5.5.26, located in the NE4 of Section 92, Blk 2, I&GN Survey (being located approx. 2 mi E of the Hwy 70 & Mail Route Rd intersection to Osborne Rd, N on Osborne Rd approx. ½ mi, W side of Osborne Rd) ROBERTS COUNTY53: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANNUAL REVIEW OF 2025 WINTER WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENTS54: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE DISTRICT’S PRECIPITATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM55: REPORT FROM RULES COMMITTEE AND CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DISTRICT RULES REGARDING REGISTRATIONS, PERMITS, AND APPLICATIONS56: STAFF UPDATES57: Ashley Ausbrooks, PG – Update on Reports Received from Pantex58: MANAGER’S REPORT59: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET FUTURE MEETING DATES60: EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS61: ADJOURN62: At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning legal matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (63: The presiding office of the Board, prior to the Board meeting in executive session, will announce that a closed meeting will be held and will publicly identify the section or sections of the Government Code Chapter 551 under which the closed meeting is to be held.64: PUBLIC NOTICE65: This complies with Section 551.043, of the Open Meetings Act, requiring posting of the items to be considered at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office in Austin, at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the District and on the District’s website, in compliance with Section 551.053 of the Open Meetings Act.66: Posted this _May 11, 2026__201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas at ___7:48____ A.M.67: ________Katie Hodges _____________68: Katie Hodges Panhandle Groundwater2026-04-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Panhandle 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: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Zero-Based Departmental Budget Caps & Freezing Administrative Overhead6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-03-26 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Regular Meeting - March 26, 2026
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENT – Please limit comments to 3 minutes.3: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 26, 20264: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON EXPENDITURES FROM FEBRUARY 20265: CONISDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING BIDS FOR CARSON COUNTY ON STRUCK OFF PROPERTY6: a) 100 Lindberg, Skellytown, TXBid: $150.007: b) Lot 5-12 Blk 20 OT- 410 Linberg, Skellytown, TX Bid: $5,000.008: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON AVERAGE ANNUAL PERMITTED PRODUCTION FROM 2022-20259: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DISTRICT PRECIPITATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM10: CONSENT AGENDA – DRILLING PERMITS11: The following items are a part of the Consent Agenda. All Well Permit requests have been thoroughly reviewed by the staff; they are administratively complete, and the General Manager and Permitting Administrator recommend issuance.12: RECLASSIFY WELLS – NONE13: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING LESS THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY – NONE14: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING MORE THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY OR MORE THAN 17.5 GPM15: Brett Britten – A 4” well to be drilled on 330 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 3.10.26, located in the NW4 of Section 117, Blk 7, I&GN Survey (being located approx. 1 ½ mi S of the FM 293 & FM 2880 intersection, E side of FM 2880) CARSON COUNTY16: Menzies McWilliams – A 3” well to be drilled on 100 acres by Currie Drilling by 3.2.26, located in the SE4 of Section 94, Blk C-6, GC&SF Survey (being located SE of Clarendon, Approx ¾ mi from the CR 18, CR Y intersection, E side of CR 18, N side of CR Y) DONLEY COUNTY17: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT A DISTRICT RULES COMMITTEE18: DISCUSSION ON DISTRICT RULES19: STAFF UPDATES20: MANAGER’S REPORT21: GMA 1 Update22: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET FUTURE MEETING DATES23: Desired Future Conditions Hearing Required by Chapter 36.108 (d-2)24: Regular Meeting25: EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS26: ADJOURN27: At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning legal matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (28: The presiding office of the Board, prior to the Board meeting in executive session, will announce that a closed meeting will be held and will publicly identify the section or sections of the Government Code Chapter 551 under which the closed meeting is to be held.29: PUBLIC NOTICE30: This complies with Section 551.043, of the Open Meetings Act, requiring posting of the items to be considered at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office in Austin, at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the District and on the District’s website, in compliance with Section 551.053 of the Open Meetings Act.31: Posted this __March 19, 2026__201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas at 8:47 A.M.32: _________Katie Hodges_____33: Katie Hodges Panhandle Groundwater2026-02-26 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Regular Meeting - February 26, 2026
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENT – Please limit comments to 3 minutes.3: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT AND FILL VACANCY FOR PRECINCT ONE4: STATEMENT OF OFFICER5: ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY APPOINTED DIRECTOR6: Notary Public - Katie Hodges7: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ELECT OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS8: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MINUTES FROM JANUARY 29, 20269: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON EXPENDITURES FROM JANUARY 202610: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON INVOICE FOR FINANCIAL AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-202511: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RESOLUTION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD GROUNDWATER RESEARCH, SCIENCE AND DATA COLLECTION GRANT12: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO PARTNER WITH TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH ON TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION GRANT PROJECT13: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DONLEY COUNTY PROPERTY BID14: E 66’ OF Lot 13-14, Block 3, Original Town of Clarendon15: CONSENT AGENDA – DRILLING PERMITS16: The following items are a part of the Consent Agenda. All Well Permit requests have been thoroughly reviewed by the staff; they are administratively complete, and the General Manager and Permitting Administrator recommend issuance.17: RECLASSIFY WELLS –18: Jerry O’Neal requests to reclassify well #640766 located in the NW4 of Section 235,19: Blk B-2, H&GN Survey in Carson County, from an 8” to a 5” well.20: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING LESS THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY –21: Axios Capital/David Brown – A 1” well to be drilled on 40 acres by Currie Drilling by 1.21.26, located in the NW4 of Section 17, Blk 2, AB&M Survey ( being located approx. 1 ½ mi S of Hwy 60 on FM 1912, E side of FM 1912). CARSON COUNTY22: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING MORE THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY OR MORE THAN 17.5 GPM23: Keedon Smith – A 6” well to be drilled on 400 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 2.6.26, located in the NE4 of Section 31, Blk A-5, H&GN Survey (Approx 1 /2 mi of Gray/Wheeler County line, approx. 1 ½ mi S of Hwy 152 on CR 1 to CR H, S side of CR H, W side of CR 1) WHEELER COUNTY24: DISCUSSION ON DISTRICT RULES25: STAFF UPDATES26: MANAGER’S REPORT27: 8th Biennial Symposium Update28: GMA 1 Update29: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET FUTURE MEETING DATES30: EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS31: ADJOURN32: At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning legal matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (33: The presiding office of the Board, prior to the Board meeting in executive session, will announce that a closed meeting will be held and will publicly identify the section or sections of the Government Code Chapter 551 under which the closed meeting is to be held.34: PUBLIC NOTICE35: This complies with Section 551.043, of the Open Meetings Act, requiring posting of the items to be considered at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office in Austin, at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the District and on the District’s website, in compliance with Section 551.053 of the Open Meetings Act.36: Posted this ___February 19, 2026_____201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas at _ 2:58 ___P.M.37: ____Katie Hodges___________38: Katie Hodges Panhandle Groundwater2026-01-29 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Regular Meeting - January 29, 2026
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENT – Please limit comments to 3 minutes.3: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 13, 20254: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON EXPENDITURES5: November 20256: December 20257: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE 2024-2025 FINANCIAL AUDIT8: -Presented by Rebecca Gladney, CPA9: DISCUSSION ON THE 2025 ANNUAL PRECIPITATION ENHANCEMENT EVALUATION REPORT10: -Presented by Dr. Arquimedes Ruiz-Columbie11: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON QUARTERLY PRODUCTION REPORTS AND OUT OF DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION REPORTS FROM THE CITY OF AMARILLO, CONOCO PHILLIPS, CRMWA, THE CITY OF BORGER, THE CITY OF FRITCH, THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, THE CITY OF CLARENDON, BRICE-LESLEY, AND GREENBELT WATER AUTHORITY12: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM POLICIES13: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT A SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE14: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE TO POTTER COUNTY CENTER CITY TIRZ BOARD15: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE TO POTTER COUNTY TIRZ 2 BOARD16: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON REQUEST TO DONATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CLARENDON TO BE UTILIZED AS A CITY PARK17: -Parcel 3653, Block 12, Lots 3-8, Original Town of Clarendon18: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ERROR OFF TAXES ONE DOLLAR OR LESS IN CARSON COUNTY FOR THE 2024 TAX YEAR TOTALLING APPROXIMATELY $246.0019: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE 2024-2025 DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT20: REPORT FROM RULES COMMITTEE AND DISCUSSION ON DISTRICT RULES21: Matt Belisle, with Adecta, LLC is requesting a 120-day extension from January 29, 2026, for the drilling of wells #1204457, 1204559,1204560,1204561, 1204562 & 1204458 located in Donley County, approved by the Board of Directors on September 18, 202522: CONSENT AGENDA – DRILLING PERMITS23: The following items are a part of the Consent Agenda. All Well Permit requests have been thoroughly reviewed by the staff; they are administratively complete, and the General Manager and Permitting Administrator recommend issuance.24: RECLASSIFY WELLS –25: Lewis Davis requests to reclassify well #525917, located in the NW4 of Section 42, Blk 3, I&GN survey, Gray County, from an 8” well to a 4” well.26: Chris Ollinger requests to reclassify well #647401, located in the SW4 of Section 116,27: Blk 7, I&GN survey, Carson County from an 8” to a 4” well.28: Brett Britten requests to reclassify well #647458 located in the SW4 of Section 117, Blk 7, I&GN Survey in Carson County, from a 5” to a 4” well.29: Brett Britten requests to reclassify well #647459 located in the SW4 of Section 117, Blk 7, I&GN Survey in Carson County, from a 5” to a 4” well.30: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING LESS THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY – NONE31: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING MORE THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY OR MORE THAN 17.5 GPM32: Chris Ollinger – A 4” well to be drilled on 313 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 11.6.25, located in the SW4 of Section 116, Blk 7, I&GN Survey (being located SE of Panhandle on FM 293 to FM 2880, S on FM 2880 approx. 2 mi to CR 8, E on CR 8 approx. 1 mi, N side of CR 8) CARSON COUNTY33: Brett Britten – A 4” well to be drilled on 330 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 12.12.25, located in the SW4 of Section 117, Blk 7, I&GN Survey (being located approx. 1 ½ mi S of the FM 293 & FM 2880 intersection, E side of FM 2880) CARSON COUNTY34: Nick Houchin – A 6” well to be drilled on 1280 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 12.18.25. located in the SW4 of Section 54, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 1 mi S of I-40 on FM 2373 to CR 2, E on CR 2 approx 2 ½ mi, S side of CR 2)35: CARSON COUNTY36: Williams Family Land – An 8” well to be drilled on 1562.02 acres by Hydro Resources by 12.23.25, located in the NE4 of Section 15, Blk 3, AB&M Survey (being located37: W of Panhandle. Approx ½ mi S of the CR 11 & CR K intersection, W side of CR K)38: CARSON COUNTY39: Williams Family Land – An 8” well to be drilled on 1562.02 acres by Hydro Resources by 12.23.25, located in the SW4 of Section 16, Blk 3, AB&M Survey (being located40: W of Panhandle. Approx ½ mi S of the FM 293 & CR J intersection, E side of CR J41: CARSON COUNTY REPLACEMENT WELL42: Lewis & Debbie Properties/Lewis Davis – An 8” well to be drilled on 1450 acres by Hydro Resources by 11.7.25, located in the NE4 of Section 55, Blk 3, I&GN Survey (being located approx. 1 ¾ mi E of the Hwy 60 & Loop 171 intersection, S side of Hwy 60) GRAY COUNTY43: Fred S Vanderburg, Jr – A 6” well to be drilled on 640 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 11.7.25, located in the SE4 of Section 113, Blk B-2, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 1 ¾ mi E of the Hwy 70 & T Pitt Rd intersection, N side of T Pitt Rd)44: GRAY COUNTY45: Vance Vanderburg – A 4” well to be drilled on 640 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 11.7.25, located in the SW4 of Section 91, Blk B-2, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 5 mi S of Pampa city limits on Barnes St/FM 749 to CR 9, S on CR 9, approx.. 1 mi, E side of46: CR 9) GRAY COUNTY WELL #147: Vance Vanderburg – A 4” well to be drilled on 640 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 12.8.25, located on the NW4 of Section 91, Blk B-2, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 5 mi S of Pampa city limits on Barnes St/FM 749 to CR 9, S on CR 9, approx. ½ mi, W side of CR 9) GRAY COUNTY WELL #248: Johan Dyck – A 3” well to be drilled on 320 acres by First Priority by 11.17.25, located in the NE4 of Section 27, blk 23, H&GN Survey (being located W of Shamrock, approx. 2 mi S of I-40 on CR 10, W side of CR 10) WHEELER COUNTY WELL #149: Johan Dyck – A 4” well to be drilled on 320 acres by First Priority by 11.17.25, located in the NW4 of Section 27, Blk 23, H&GN Survey(being located W of Shamrock, approx. 1 ½ mi S of I-40 on CR 10, W side of CR 10) WHEELER COUNTY WELL #250: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT AND FILL VACANCY FOR PRECINCT ONE51: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ELECT OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS52: STAFF UPDATES53: MANAGER’S REPORT54: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET FUTURE MEETING DATES55: EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS56: ADJOURN57: At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning legal matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (58: The presiding office of the Board, prior to the Board meeting in executive session, will announce that a closed meeting will be held and will publicly identify the section or sections of the Government Code Chapter 551 under which the closed meeting is to be held.59: PUBLIC NOTICE60: This complies with Section 551.043, of the Open Meetings Act, requiring posting of the items to be considered at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office in Austin, at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the District and on the District’s website, in compliance with Section 551.053 of the Open Meetings Act.61: Posted this ___January 22, 2026__201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas at ____11:47 a.m.62: _________Katie Hodges___________63: Katie Hodges Panhandle Groundwater2025-12-10 • REGULAR SESSION
Panhandle 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: Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-11-13 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Regular Meeting - November 13, 2025
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HONORING DIRECTOR DEVIN SINCLAIR3: PUBLIC COMMENT – Please limit comments to 3 minutes.4: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 18, 20255: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON EXPENDITURES6: September 20257: October 20258: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO REVIEW QUALIFICATIONS AND SELECT FINALIST FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR HYDROGEOLOGY SERVICES9: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD AGRICULTURAL LOAN NUMBER L100176210: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON QUARTERLY PRODUCTION REPORTS AND OUT OF DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION REPORTS FROM THE CITY OF AMARILLO, CONOCO PHILLIPS, CRMWA, THE CITY OF BORGER, THE CITY OF FRITCH, THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, THE CITY OF CLARENDON, BRICE-LESLEY, AND GREENBELT WATER AUTHORITY11: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RESOLUTION TO REAUTHORIZE GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS12: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ELECTING BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ARMSTRONG APPRAISAL DISTRICT13: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ELECTING BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CARSON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT14: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ELECTING BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR GRAY COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT15: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE A PROPERTY BID IN DONLEY COUNTY16: James P Boyles Lot 20, Block 2 Original Town HedleyBid:$1,000.0017: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE SHERIFF’S SALE BID IN CARSON COUNTY18: Lot 2 Track33-B. Ponderosa 2 Addition, Fritch, TX Bid:$1.0019: CONSENT AGENDA – DRILLING PERMITS20: The following items are a part of the Consent Agenda. All Well Permit requests have been thoroughly reviewed by the staff; they are administratively complete, and the General Manager and Permitting Administrator recommend issuance.21: RECLASSIFY WELLS – None22: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING LESS THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY –23: TBAT Properties – A 1” well to be drilled on 320 acres by K-Ran Drilling by 9.17.25, located in the NE4 of Section 35, Blk T, H&W Survey (being located NW of Panhandle approx. 3 mi E of the CR C & FM 1342 intersection, S side of FM 1342)24: CARSON COUNTY REPLACEMENT WELL25: Burmese Theravada Buddhist Fellowship – A 1” well to be drilled on 2.64 ac by Currie Drilling by 9.17.24, located in the NW4 of Section 92, Blk 2, AB&M Survey (being located on Amarillo Blvd approx. 1 mi W of the Lakeside and Loop 335 N intersection, N side of Amarillo Blvd) POTTER COUNTY26: Deep Canyon Homes – A 1” well to be drilled on 2 ac by Thunder Well Service by 10.6.25, located in the NE4 of Section 29, Blk 2, AB&M Survey (being located approx.1/8 mi S of the FM 2575 and FM 1912 intersection, W side of FM 1912, S side of FM 2575) POTTER COUNTY27: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING MORE THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY OR MORE THAN 17.5 GPM28: Brett Britten – A 5” well to be drilled on 330 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 10.21.25, located in the SW4 of Sec 117, Blk 7, I&GN Survey (being located approx. 1 ½ mi S of the FM 293 & FM 2880 intersection, E side of FM 2880)29: CARSON COUNTY WELL #130: Brett Britten – A 5” well to be drilled on 330 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 10.21.25, located in the SW4 of Sec 117, Blk 7, I&GN Survey (being located approx. 1 ½ mi S of the FM 293 & FM 2880 intersection, E side of FM 2880)31: CARSON COUNTY WELL #232: Melvin Edes – A 2” well to be drilled on 300 acres by John Morrow Drilling by 10.10.25, located in the NE4 of Section 81, Blk C-6, GC&SF Survey ( being located SE of Clarendon to FM 1260, S on FM 1260 to CR V, W side of FM 1260, S side of CR V)33: DONLEY COUNTY34: Red River Dairy-Richard DeVuyst – An 8” well to be drilled on 2352 acres by Hydro Resources by 10.2.25, located in the NE4 of Section 217, Blk M-2, BS&F Survey (being located E of Pampa, approx. 2 ¼ mi from the Hwy 60 & Hwy 152 intersection, on the E side of CR 16 & S side of Hwy 152) GRAY COUNTY35: Joy Dawn Vanderburg Rice Survivor’s Trust – A 6” well on 133 acres to be drilled by Lichtie Drilling by 10.21.25, located in the SE4 of Section 87, Blk 3, I&GN Survey (being located S of Pampa city limits on Hwy 70, approx. 2.5 mi to CR J, E on CR J approx. 1 ¾ mi, N side of CR J) GRAY COUNTY36: City of Amarillo – A 3” well to be drilled on 20 acres to be used for fire protection, drilled by Howard Drilling by 10.24.25, located in the SE4 of Section 28, Blk A, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 1 ½ mi N of the intersection of Pats Creek Rd & N River Rd, approx. 6 mi S of the Roberts/Ochiltree county line) ROBERTS COUNTY37: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE AN OFF-SEASON CONTRACT WITH RAINMAKER38: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AMENDMENTS TO THE EMPLOYEE POLICY MANUAL39: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REVIEW QUALIFICATION AND SELECT FINALIST FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ACCOUNTING SERVICES40: DISCUSSION ON MATTERS RELATED TO CHAPTER 36.05141: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT A GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT AREA 1 REPRESENTATIVE42: STAFF UPDATES43: DISCUSSION ON DISTRICT RULES44: MANAGER’S REPORT45: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET FUTURE MEETING DATES46: EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS47: ADJOURN48: At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning legal matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (49: The presiding office of the Board, prior to the Board meeting in executive session, will announce that a closed meeting will be held and will publicly identify the section or sections of the Government Code Chapter 551 under which the closed meeting is to be held.50: PUBLIC NOTICE51: This complies with Section 551.043, of the Open Meetings Act, requiring posting of the items to be considered at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office in Austin, at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the District and on the District’s website, in compliance with Section 551.053 of the Open Meetings Act.52: Posted this __November 6, 2025__201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas at ____2:17___p.m.53: ____Katie Hodges______________54: Katie Hodges Panhandle Groundwater2025-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Panhandle 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: Adjournment5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-09-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Regular Meeting - September 18, 2025
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2: PUBLIC COMMENT – Please limit comments to 3 minutes.3: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MINUTES FROM AUGUST 7, 20254: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON EXPENDITURES5: July 20256: August 20257: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ADOPTING THE 2025-2026 TAX RATE1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER8: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE FINANCIAL AUDITING SERVICES WITH CMMS CPAS & ADVISORS PLLC – AMARILLO9: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE SHERIFF’S SALE BID IN WHEELER COUNTY10: Lots 10-12, Blk J Lela PA, Lela, Wheeler County, TexasBid:$1,000.0011: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SEALED BIDS FOR DISTRICT PROPERTY12: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES CONTRACT WITH DONLEY COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT13: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON NOMINATIONS FOR GRAY COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT DIRECTORS14: CONSENT AGENDA – DRILLING PERMITS15: The following items are a part of the Consent Agenda. All Well Permit requests have been thoroughly reviewed by the staff; they are administratively complete, and the General Manager and Permitting Administrator recommend issuance.16: RECLASSIFY WELLS – None17: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING LESS THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY - NONE18: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING MORE THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY OR MORE THAN 17.5 GPM19: Adecta, LLC – A 4” well to be drilled on 2550 acres by K-Ran Drilling by 8.13.25, located in the NW4 of Section 30, Blk HD, Cash, PW Survey (being located NE of Hedley on Hwy 203 to CR 20, N on CR 20 approx. ¾ mi to CR T, well located N of CR T approx. 1 1/2 mi) DONLEY COUNTY20: Adecta, LLC – A 4” well to be drilled on 2550 acres by K-Ran Drilling by 8.13.25, located in the NW4 of Section 67, Blk 21, H&GN Survey (being located NE of Hedley on Hwy 203, to FM 2944, N&W on FM 2944 approx. 4 ¼ mi, S side of FM 2944)21: DONLEY COUNTY WELL #122: Adecta, LLC – A 4” well to be drilled on 2550 acres by K-Ran Drilling by 8.13.25, located in the NW4 of Section 67, Blk 21, H&GN Survey (being located NE of Hedley on Hwy 203 to FM 2944, N&W on FM 2944 approx. 4 ¼ mi, S side of FM 2944, 202 yds N of well #1) DONLEY COUNTY WELL #223: Adecta, LLC – A 4” well to be drilled on 2550 acres by K-Ran Drilling by 8.13.25, located in the NE4 of Section 66, Blk 21, H&GN Survey (being located NE of Hedley on Hwy 203 to FM 2944, N&W on FM 2944 approx. 4 mi, SW on unnamed road approx. ¾ mi, W side of unnamed road.) DONLEY COUNTY WELL #124: Adecta, LLC – A 4” well to be drilled on 2550 acres by K-Ran Drilling by 8.13.25 located in the NW4 of Section 66, Blk 21, H&GN Survey (being located NE of Hedley on Hwy 203 to FM 2944 N&W on FM 2944 approx. 4 mi, SW on unnamed road approx. 1 ¼ mi, W side of unnamed road) DONLEY COUNTY WELL #225: Adecta, LLC – A 4” well to be drilled on 2550 acres by K-Ran Drilling by 8.13.25 located in the NW4 of Section 65, Blk 21, H&GN Survey (being located NE of Hedley on Hwy 203 to CR 20, N on CR 20 approx. ¾ mi to CR T, well located approx. 1 ¾ mi N of CR T) DONLEY COUNTY26: Nathan Hefley – An 8” well to be drilled on 860 acres by Hydro Resources by 9.4.25, located in the NE4 of Section 66, Blk A-5, H&GN Survey (being located W of Mobeetie on Hwy 152 approx. 1 mi to CR 4, N on CR 4, approx. 1 ¾ mi, E side of CR 4)27: WHEELER COUNTY28: PRECIPITATION ENHANCEMENT UPDATE29: STAFF UPDATES30: PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD TO BRITNEY BRITTEN31: DISCUSSION ON DISTRICT RULES32: MANAGER’S REPORT33: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET FUTURE MEETING DATES34: EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS35: ADJOURN36: At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning legal matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (37: The presiding office of the Board, prior to the Board meeting in executive session, will announce that a closed meeting will be held and will publicly identify the section or sections of the Government Code Chapter 551 under which the closed meeting is to be held.38: PUBLIC NOTICE39: This complies with Section 551.043, of the Open Meetings Act, requiring posting of the items to be considered at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office in Austin, at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the District and on the District’s website, in compliance with Section 551.053 of the Open Meetings Act.40: Posted this __September 11, 2025___201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas at __2:46 p.m.41: _______Katie Hodges__________42: Katie Hodges Panhandle Groundwater2025-08-07 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Regular Meeting - August 07, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENT – Please limit comments to 3 minutes.3: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MINUTES FROM JULY 31, 20254: Tax Abatement Meeting Minutes5: Regular Meeting Minutes6: REPORT FROM THE BUDGET COMMITTEE AND CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE 2025-2026 BUDGET7: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SETTING THE PROPOSED 2025-2026 TAX RATE8: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO NOMINATE CANDIDATES PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR ELECTION TO THE ARMSTRONG COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS9: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON LETTER OF NON-OBJECTION REGARDING SPECIAL PURPOSE FOREGIN TRADE SUBZONE FOR FERMI AMERICA PROJECT IN CARSON COUNTY10: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO REVIEW STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL AUDITING SERVICES11: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE DISTRICT’S WATER QUALITY NETWORK12: STAFF UPDATES13: PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD TO ASHLEY AUSBROOKS14: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH RAINMAKER15: MANAGER’S REPORT16: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET FUTURE MEETING DATES17: EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS18: ADJOURN19: At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning legal matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (20: The presiding office of the Board, prior to the Board meeting in executive session, will announce that a closed meeting will be held and will publicly identify the section or sections of the Government Code Chapter 551 under which the closed meeting is to be held.21: PUBLIC NOTICE22: This complies with Section 551.043, of the Open Meetings Act, requiring posting of the items to be considered at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office in Austin, at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the District and on the District’s website, in compliance with Section 551.053 of the Open Meetings Act.23: Posted this _July 31,2025___201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas at ___3:30__ p.m.24: ________Katie Hodges______25: Katie Hodges Panhandle Groundwater2025-07-31 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Regular Meeting - July 31, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENT – Please limit comments to 3 minutes.3: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MINUTES FROM JUNE 19, 20254: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON EXPENDITURES FOR JUNE 20255: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RATIFY EXPENDITURE FOR CAPITAL OPERATING EXPENSE6: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AMENDMENTS TO DISTRICT BYLAWS7: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON QUARTERLY PRODUCTION REPORTS AND OUT OF DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION REPORTS FROM THE CITY OF AMARILLO, CONOCO PHILLIPS, CRMWA, THE CITY OF BORGER, THE CITY OF FRITCH, THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, THE CITY OF CLARENDON, BRICE-LESLEY, AND GREENBELT WATER AUTHORITY8: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH CARSON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT9: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF AVERAGED AND ANNUAL PERMITTED PRODUCTION FROM 2021-202410: CONSENT AGENDA – DRILLING PERMITS11: The following items are a part of the Consent Agenda. All Well Permit requests have been thoroughly reviewed by the staff; they are administratively complete, and the General Manager and Permitting Administrator recommend issuance.12: RECLASSIFY WELLS – NONE13: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING LESS THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY14: Jay McCormick – A 1” well to be drilled on 100 acres by Howell Drilling by 7.17.25, located in the NW4 of Section 32, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 2 mi W of Conway on I-40 to CR L, S on CR L approx. ½ mi, S side of I-40, E side of CR L)15: ARMSTRONG COUNTY16: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING MORE THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY OR MORE THAN 17.5 GPM17: GN DC1, LLC – A 2” well to be drilled on 1699.02 acres by Howell Drilling by 7.17.25, located in the SE4 of Section 283, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 5 ½ mi S of Claude on Hwy 207 to Lima Rd, E on Lima Rd approx. 3 ¾ mi, N side of Lima Rd)18: ARMSTRONG COUNTY WELL #119: GN DC1, LLC – A 2” well to be drilled on 1699.02 acres by Howell Drilling by 7.17.25, located in the NW4 of Section 283, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 5 ½ mi S of Claude on Hwy 207 to Lima Rd, E on Lima Rd approx. 3 ½ mi, N side of Lima Rd)20: ARMSTRONG COUNTY WELL #221: GN DC1, LLC – A 2” well to be drilled on 1699.02 acres by Howell Drilling by 7.17.25, located in the NW4 of Section 284, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 5 ½ mi S of Claude on Hwy 207 to Lima Rd, E on Lima Rd approx. 2 ½ mi, N side of Lima Rd)22: ARMSTRONG COUNTY WELL #123: GN DC1, LLC – A 2” well to be drilled on 1699.02 acres by Howell Drilling by 7.17.25, located in the NW4 of Section 284, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 5 ½ mi S of Claude on Hwy 207 to Lima Rd, E on Lima Rd approx. 2 mi, N side of Lima Rd)24: ARMSTRONG COUNTY WELL #225: Joseph WM Foran – A 4” well to be drilled on 3673 acres by Brice Graham Drilling by 7.17.25, located in the SW4 of Section 135, Blk B-3, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 6 mi S of Groom on FM 294, approx. ¼ mi N of the intersection of FM 294 & Echo Rd,26: E side of FM 294) ARMSTRONG COUNTY27: Jay McCormick – A 6” well to be drilled on 910.2 acres by Hydro Resources by 6.18.25, located in the NW4 of Section 208, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located SW of Claude at the intersection of Golf Rd & CR 13, S side of Golf Rd, E side of CR 13)28: ARMSTRONG COUNTY EASEMENTS ON FILE29: Ken Burger – An 8” well to be drilled on 2560 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 6.19.25, located in the NW4 of Section 41, Blk B-3, H&GN Survey (being located E of Groom approx.30: 2 mi to CR 2, approx. 1 ¼ mi S of CR 2, E side of CR 2)31: DONLEY COUNTY REPLACEMENT WELL32: Greenbelt MIWA – An 8” well to be drilled on 2691.62 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 7.17.25, located in the NE4 of Section 79, Blk HD, JD Jefferies Survey (being located E of Groom on I-40 to CR 9, S on CR 9 approx. 3 mi to unnamed road, S on unnamed road ¼ mi, W side of road) DONLEY COUNTY33: Merten Family Enterprises-Texas, LLC – An 8” well to be drilled on 620 acres by Hydro Resources by 7.2.25, located in the SE4 of Section 29, Blk 3, I&GN Survey (being located approx. 5 mi E of Pampa on Hwy 60 to CR 14, N of CR 14 approx ¼ mi to CR E, W on CR E approx. ½ mi, N side of CR E) GRAY COUNTY REPLACEMENT WELL34: Blake Glover – A 6” well to be drilled on 400 acres by First Priority Drilling by 7.15.25, located in the NW4 of Section 31, Blk A-5, H&GN Survey (being located W of Mobeetie on Hwy 152 to County Line Rd, S on County Line Rd approx. 1 ½ mi, E side of County Line Rd, S side of CR H) WHEELER COUNTY35: 89th TEXAS LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION UPDATE AND LEGAL UPDATE REGARDING GROUNDWATER ISSUES36: DISCUSSION ON DISTRICT RULES37: UPDATE AND PRESENTATION FROM RAINMAKER ON 2025 PRECIPITATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM38: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH RAINMAKER39: STAFF UPDATES40: MANAGER’S REPORT41: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET FUTURE MEETING DATES42: EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS43: ADJOURN44: At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning legal matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (45: The presiding office of the Board, prior to the Board meeting in executive session, will announce that a closed meeting will be held and will publicly identify the section or sections of the Government Code Chapter 551 under which the closed meeting is to be held.46: PUBLIC NOTICE47: This complies with Section 551.043, of the Open Meetings Act, requiring posting of the items to be considered at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office in Austin, at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the District and on the District’s website, in compliance with Section 551.053 of the Open Meetings Act.48: Posted this __28th day of July 2025 201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas at 7:49 a.m.49: ________Katie Hodges_____________50: Katie Hodges Panhandle Groundwater2025-06-19 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Regular Meeting - June 19, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENT – Please limit comments to 3 minutes.3: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MINUTES FROM MAY 8, 20254: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON EXPENDITURES5: April 20256: May 202534: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET FUTURE MEETING DATES35: EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS36: ADJOURN7: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RESOLUTION FOR THE ARMSTRONG COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT TO PURCHASE THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 114 TRICE STREET, CLAUDE, TEXAS 790198: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SEALED BID IN WHEELER COUNTY9: Lela PA BLK 1 Lots 6-9 BID AMOUNT: $1,200.0010: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE GRAY COUNTY ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION AGREEMENT11: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE INVESTMENT POLICY12: CONSENT AGENDA – DRILLING PERMITS13: The following items are a part of the Consent Agenda. All Well Permit requests have been thoroughly reviewed by the staff; they are administratively complete, and the General Manager and Permitting Administrator recommend issuance.14: RECLASSIFY WELLS – NONE15: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING LESS THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY16: Tim Cole – A 1” well to be drilled on 4 acres by John Morrow by 6.2.25, located in the NE4 of Section 14, Blk C-6, TT RR Survey (being located W of Clarendon at the intersection of Hwy 287 & CR 7A, S side of Hwy 287, W side of CR 7A)17: EASEMENT ON FILE / DONLEY COUNTY18: Nancy Schilling Living Trust – A 1” well to be drilled on 155 acres by 3T drilling by 5.8.25, located in the NW4 of Section 4, Blk N/A, AB&M Survey (being located E of Wheeler on Hwy 152, approx. ½ mi SE of the intersection of Hwy 152 7 CR 22) WHEELER COUNTY19: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING MORE THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY OR MORE THAN 17.5 GPM20: GN DC1, LLC – A 2” well to be drilled on 1699.02 acres by Howell Drilling by 5.28.25, located in the SW4 of Section 284, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located SE of Claude, approx. 3 mi NE from the intersection of FM 207 & Lima Rd) WELL #121: ARMSTRONG COUNTY22: GN DC1, LLC – A 2” well to be drilled on 1699.02 acres by Howell Drilling by 5.28.25, located in the SW4 of Section 284, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located SE of Claude, approx. 3 mi NE from the intersection of FM 207 & Lima Rd) WELL #223: ARMSTRONG COUNTY24: GN DC1, LLC – A 2” well to be drilled on 1699.02 acres by Howell Drilling by 5.28.25, located in the NW4 of Section 318, BLK B-4, H&GN Survey (being located SE of Claude approx. 3.3 me NE from the intersection of FM 207 & Lima Rd)25: ARMSTRONG COUNTY26: GN DC1, LLC – A 2” well to be drilled on 1699.02 acres by Howell Drilling by 5.28.25, located in the NW4 of Section 283, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located SE of Claude, approx. 3.5 mi NE from the intersection of FM 207 & Lima Rd) WELL #1 ARMSTRONG COUNTY27: GN DC1, LLC – A 2” well to be drilled on 1699.02 acres by Howell Drilling by 5.28.25, located in the NW4 of Section 283, Blk B-4, H&GN Survey (being located SE of Claude, approx. 3.5 mi NE from the intersection of FM 207 & Lima Rd) WELL #2 ARMSTRONG CONTY28: Walter & Ruth Fraser Farms, Inc – An 8” well to be drilled on 1592 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 5.16.25, located in the SW4 of Section 14, Blk B-3, H&GN Survey (being located SE of Groom on I-40 to Boydston Rd, S on Boydston Rd approx. 1 mi to CR B, E side of Boydston Rd, N side of CR B) REPLACEMENT WELL29: DONLEY COUNTY30: Terry Randall – A 2” well to be drilled on 100 acres by John Morrow by 6.10.25, located in the NW4 of Section 7, Blk G, JG Adair Survey (being located NW of Clarendon, approx. ½ mi SW of the intersection of FM 3257 & CR N) DONLEY COUNTY31: STAFF UPDATES32: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO REVIEW THE POSITION OF GENERAL MANAGER AS REQUIRED BY DISTRICT BYLAWS33: MANAGER’S REPORT37: At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning legal matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (38: The presiding office of the Board, prior to the Board meeting in executive session, will announce that a closed meeting will be held and will publicly identify the section or sections of the Government Code Chapter 551 under which the closed meeting is to be held.39: PUBLIC NOTICE40: This complies with Section 551.043, of the Open Meetings Act, requiring posting of the items to be considered at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office in Austin, at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the District and on the District’s website, in compliance with Section 551.053 of the Open Meetings Act.41: Posted this _12th__day of June 2025 201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas at 9:06 a.m.42: ___Katie Hodges____________43: Katie Hodges Panhandle Groundwater2025-05-08 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Regular Meeting - May 08, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENT – Please limit comments to 3 minutes.3: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MINUTES FROM MARCH 25, 20254: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MARCH 2025 EXPENDITURES34: __Katie Hodges_____________35: Katie Hodges Panhandle Groundwater5: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON QUARTERLY PRODUCTION REPORTS AND OUT OF DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION REPORTS FROM THE CITY OF AMARILLO, CONOCO PHILLIPS, CRMWA, THE CITY OF BORGER, THE CITY OF FRITCH, THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, THE CITY OF CLARENDON, BRICE-LESLEY, AND GREENBELT WATER AUTHORITY6: CONSENT AGENDA – DRILLING PERMITS7: The following items are a part of the Consent Agenda. All Well Permit requests have been thoroughly reviewed by the staff; they are administratively complete, and the General Manager and Permitting Administrator recommend issuance.8: RECLASSIFY WELLS – NONE9: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING LESS THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY – NONE10: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING MORE THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY OR MORE THAN 17.5 GPM – NONE11: Eschle Farms & Ranching, LLC/Darron Eschle – An 8” well to be drilled on 640 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 4.16.25, in the NE4 of Sec 33, Blk 2, TT RR Survey (being located approx. 4 mi N of Panhandle on FM 207 to CR 16, E on CR 16 approx. ¾ mi, N side of CR 16) CARSON COUNTY12: Twister T Ranch/Travis Thompson – A 4” well to be drilled on 320 ac by Rockin S 7 Construction by 4.11.25 in the SE4 of Sec 49, Blk 17, H&GN Survey (being located W of Lela on I-40 to CR 12, S on CR 12 approx. ¾ mi, W side of CR 12)13: WHEELER COUNTY14: REPORT ON ANNUAL REVIEW OF DEPLETION15: District Hydrogeologist, Ashley Ausbrooks, PG16: REPORT FROM THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE17: DISCUSSION OF DISTRICT RULES AND REPORT FROM THE RULES COMMITTEE18: CANVASS MAY 3, 2025, ELECTION RETURNS FOR PRECINCT 919: CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION20: ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED DIRECTORS21: Notary Public - Katie Hodges22: ELECT OFFICERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS23: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPOINTING A BUDGET COMMITTEE24: STAFF UPDATES25: MANAGER’S REPORT26: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET FUTURE MEETING DATES27: EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS28: ADJOURN29: At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning legal matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (30: The presiding office of the Board, prior to the Board meeting in executive session, will announce that a closed meeting will be held and will publicly identify the section or sections of the Government Code Chapter 551 under which the closed meeting is to be held.31: PUBLIC NOTICE32: This complies with Section 551.043, of the Open Meetings Act, requiring posting of the items to be considered at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office in Austin, at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the District and on the District’s website, in compliance with Section 551.053 of the Open Meetings Act.33: Posted this _1st__day of May 2025 201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas at 11:06 a.m2025-04-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Panhandle 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 Interest2025-03-25 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Regular Meeting - March 25, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENT – Please limit comments to 3 minutes.3: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 26, 20254: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON EXPENDITURES FOR FEBRUARY 20255: REPORT AND DISCUSSION ON CONTRACT WITH RAINMAKER FOR PRECIPITATION ENHANCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 2025 SEASON6: CONSENT AGENDA – DRILLING PERMITS7: The following items are a part of the Consent Agenda. All Well Permit requests have been thoroughly reviewed by the staff; they are administratively complete, and the General Manager and Permitting Administrator recommend issuance.8: RECLASSIFY WELLS – NONE9: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING LESS THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY – NONE10: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING MORE THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY OR MORE THAN 17.5 GPM – NONE11: ACB Holdings/Austin Bamert – An 8” well to be drilled on 3072 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 3.12.25, located in the SE4 of Section 34, Blk 2, TTRR Survey (being located NE of Panhandle on Hwy 207 to FM 2385, E on FM 2385 approx. 1 ½ mi, N side of FM 2385)12: CARSON COUNTY13: Paul Fields – An 8” well to be drilled on 1704.43 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 3.18.25, located in the SW4 of Section 96, Blk B-3, H&GN Survey (being located NW of Groom, approx. 1 mi N of I-40 on FM 294 to CR 3, then approx. 1 ½ mi E on CR 3, on N side of CR 3) CARSON COUNTY14: Paul Fields – A 6” well to be drilled on 1704.43 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 3.18.25, located in the SE4 of Section 155, Blk B-3, I&GN Survey (being located N of Groom on FM 295 approx. 2 ¼ mi, W side of FM 295)15: CARSON COUNTY REPLACEMENT WELL16: Mark Urbanczyk – A 6” well to be drilled on 3840 acres by Lichtie Drilling by 3.12.25, located in the NE4 of Section 5, Blk M-4, JH Gibson Survey (being located E of Pantex on Hwy 60 to CR G, N on CR G approx. 1 mi, E side of CR G) CARSON COUNTY17: PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON AVERAGE ANNUAL PRODUCTION FROM 2021-202418: DISCUSSION OF DISTRICT RULES19: STAFF UPDATES20: MANAGER’S REPORT21: Legislative Update22: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET FUTURE MEETING DATES23: EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS24: ADJOURN25: At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning legal matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (26: The presiding office of the Board, prior to the Board meeting in executive session, will announce that a closed meeting will be held and will publicly identify the section or sections of the Government Code Chapter 551 under which the closed meeting is to be held.27: PUBLIC NOTICE28: This complies with Section 551.043, of the Open Meetings Act, requiring posting of the items to be considered at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office in Austin, at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the District and on the District’s website, in compliance with Section 551.053 of the Open Meetings Act.29: Posted this _20th__day of March, 2025 201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas at 9:40 a.m.30: Katie Hodges31: Katie Hodges Panhandle Groundwater2025-02-26 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Regular Meeting - February 26, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENT – Please limit comments to 3 minutes.3: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MINUTES FROM JANUARY 23, 20254: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON EXPENDITURES FOR JANUARY 20255: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO CANCEL THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S ELECTIONS ON MAY 3, 2025, FOR PRECINCTS 1, 3, 5, AND 7.6: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON CONTRACT WITH RAINMAKER7: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ERROR OFF TAXES ONE DOLLAR OR LESS IN CARSON COUNTY FOR THE 2024 TAX YEAR8: CONSENT AGENDA – DRILLING PERMITS9: The following items are a part of the Consent Agenda. All Well Permit requests have been thoroughly reviewed by the staff, they are administratively complete and the General Manager and Permitting Administrator recommend issuance.10: RECLASSIFY WELLS – NONE11: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING LESS THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY – NONE12: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING MORE THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY OR MORE THAN 17.5 GPM – NONE13: PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF 2024 PERMITTED ANNUAL WATER USAGE14: DISCUSSION OF DISTRICT RULES15: DISCUSSION ON INITIAL GOALS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING REGARDING PROPOSED DISTRICT EDUCATION CENTER16: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE REGARDING THE PROPOSED DISTRICT EDUCATION CENTER17: STAFF UPDATES18: MANAGER’S REPORT19: GMA 1 Update20: Legislative Update21: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET FUTURE MEETING DATES22: Rules Committee Meeting23: Regular Board Meeting24: EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS25: ADJOURN26: At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning legal matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (27: The presiding office of the Board, prior to the Board meeting in executive session, will announce that a closed meeting will be held and will publicly identify the section or sections of the Government Code Chapter 551 under which the closed meeting is to be held.28: PUBLIC NOTICE29: This complies with Section 551.043, of the Open Meetings Act, requiring posting of the items to be considered at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office in Austin, at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the District and on the District’s website, in compliance with Section 551.053 of the Open Meetings Act.30: Posted this __26th_ day of February 2025 201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas at 1:22 p.m.31: Katie Hodges32: Katie Hodges Panhandle Groundwater2025-01-23 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Regular Meeting - January 23, 2025
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENT – Please limit comments to 3 minutes.3: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 21, 20244: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON EXPENDITURES5: November 20246: December 20247: DISCUSSION ON THE 2024 ANNUAL PRECIPITATION ENHANCEMENT EVALUATION REPORT8: -Presented by Dr. Aquimedes Ruiz-Columbie9: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE 2023-2024 FINANCIAL AUDIT10: -Presented by Arturo Ortega, CPA11: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON QUARTERLY PRODUCTION REPORTS AND OUT OF DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION REPORTS FROM THE CITY OF AMARILLO, CONOCO PHILLIPS, CRMWA, THE CITY OF BORGER, THE CITY OF FRITCH, THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, THE CITY OF CLARENDON, BRICE-LESLEY, AND GREENBELT WATER AUTHORITY12: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO CALL THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S ELECTION ON MAY 3, 2025, FOR PRECINCTS 1, 3, 5, 7, AND 9.13: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE AMARILLO TIRZ #1 BOARD14: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SHERIFF SALE PROPERTIES IN POTTER COUNTY15: Lot 5, Block 28, 1202 S. Western StreetBid: $50,000.0016: Block 1, 927 Bowie StreetBid: $35,312.0017: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT A SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE18: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE 2023-2024 DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT19: DISCUSSION AND INITIAL REVIEW OF AVERAGED AND ANNUAL PERMITTED PRODUCTION FROM 2021-202420: CONSENT AGENDA – DRILLING PERMITS21: The following items are a part of the Consent Agenda. All Well Permit requests have been thoroughly reviewed by the staff, are administratively complete and the General Manager and Permitting Administrator recommend issuance.22: RECLASSIFY WELLS – NONE23: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING LESS THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY24: Galaxy Catering – A 1” well to be drilled on 60 acres by Howell Drilling by 12.6.24, located in the25: SW4 of Sec 106, Blk 2, AB&M Survey (being located in Amarillo City Limits, approx. ½ mi E of Eastern26: & I-40, N side of I-40) POTTER COUNTY27: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING MORE THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY28: OR MORE THAN 17.5 GPM-29: Steve Hightower – An 8” well to be drilled on 640 acres by Matt Lichtie by 11.26.24, located in the SW4 of Section 14, Blk 7, I&GN Survey (being located W of Panhandle on FM 2385 to CR T, S on CR T to CR 17, E side of CR T, N side of CR 17) CARSON COUNTY WELL #130: Steve Hightower – An 8” well to be drilled on 640 acres by Matt Lichtie Drilling by 11.26.24, located in the SW4 of Section 14, Blk 7, I&GN Survey (being located W of Panhandle on FM 2385 to CR T, S on CR T to CR 17, E side of CR T, N side of CR 17) CARSON COUNTY WELL #231: Need It More/Justin Crownover – An 8” well to be drilled on 320 acres by Hydro Resources by 11.20.24. located in the SW4 of Section 35, Blk T, H&W Survey (being located NW of Panhandle on FM 293 to FM 1342, continue NW on FM 1342 approx 7 ½ mi, S side of FM 1342) CARSON COUNTY32: Williams Family Land/Lance Williams – An 8” well to be drilled on 3389 acres by Hydro Resources by 11.20.24. Located in the SE4 of Section 21, Blk 2, TT RR Survey (being located SE of Panhandle on FM 293 to CR Q, approx. 1 ½ mi S on CR Q, W side of CR Q) CARSON COUNTY33: Clarendon College – A 4” well to be drilled on 114.58 acres by John Morrow by 12.3.24, located in the NW4 of Section 32, Blk C-6, GC&SF Survey (being located W of Clarendon on Hwy 287, S side of Hwy 287, Clarendon College Campus) DONLEY COUNTY REPLACEMENT WELL34: WELL #135: Clarendon College – A 4” well to be drilled on 114.58 acres by John Morrow by 12.9.24. located in the NE4 of Section 32, Blk C-6, GC&SF Survey (being located W of Clarendon on Hwy 287, S side of Hwy 287, Clarendon College Campus) DONLEY COUNTY WELL #236: Colt Brittan, LTD/Lee Peterson – A 4” well to be drilled on 2025 acres by Peterson Drilling by 12.5.24, located in the SE4 of Section 60, Blk C-6, GC&SF Survey (being located SE of Clarendon on Hwy 287 to FM 1260, S on FM 1260 approx ½ mi, E side of FM 1260) DONLEY COUNTY37: National Oilwell Varco, LP – A 4” well to be drilled on 498.87 acres by Hydro Resources by 11.25.24, located in the NW4 of Section 153, Blk 3, I&GN Survey (being located SW of Pampa on Hwy 60 to CR 3, N on CR 3 approx. ½ mi to plant entrance, E side of CR 3) GRAY COUNTY38: LFC Ranch Properties, LTD/Lynn Cowden – A 6” well to be drilled on 789.2 acres by Hydro Resources by 12.4.24. located in the SE4 of Section 186, Blk 3, I&GN Survey (being located NE of White Deer, ½ mi S of the intersection of Hwy 152 & CR 1, W side of CR 1) GRAY COUNTY39: Pampa Energy Center – A 3” well to be drilled on 2733.6 acres by 3T drilling by 1.15.25, located in the NE4 of Section 179, Blk 3, I&GN Survey (being located SW of Pampa on Hwy 60 to CR 2,40: S on CR 2 approx. 1 ¼ mi, W side of CR 2, S side of CR J) GRAY COUNTY41: Gary Hutchens – A 4” well to be drilled on 1680 acres by First Priority Drilling by 12.4.24, located in the NE4 of Section 99, Blk 23, H&GN Survey (being located NE of McLean, approx. 1 mi W of the intersection of CR X 7 Pakan Rd, S side of CR X) WHEELER COUNTY WELL #142: Gary Hutchens – A 4” well to be drilled on 1680 acres by First Priority Drilling by 12.4.24, located in the NE4 of Section 99, Blk 23, H&GN Survey (being located NE of McLean, approx. 1 mi W of the intersection of CR X 7 Pakan Rd, S side of CR X) WHEELER COUNTY WELL #243: DISCUSSION OF DISTRICT RULES44: STAFF UPDATES45: MANAGER’S REPORT46: GMA 1 Update47: Legislative Update48: Ag Loan Update49: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET FUTURE MEETING DATES50: EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS51: ADJOURN52: At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning legal matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (53: The presiding office of the Board, prior to the Board meeting in executive session, will announce that a closed meeting will be held and will publicly identify the section or sections of the Government Code Chapter 551 under which the closed meeting is to be held.54: PUBLIC NOTICE55: This complies with Section 551.043, of the Open Meetings Act, requiring posting of the items to be considered at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office in Austin, at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the District and on the District’s website, in compliance with Section 551.053 of the Open Meetings Act.56: Posted this ___16th day of January, 2025______ 201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas at 9:49 a.m.57: Britney Britten58: Britney Britten, Panhandle Groundwater Cons. District2024-12-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Panhandle 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 Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2024-11-21 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Regular Meeting - November 21, 2024
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40: ____________Katie Hodges_____________41: Katie Hodges, Panhandle Groundwater Cons. District1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: PUBLIC COMMENT – Please limit comments to 3 minutes.3: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 17, 20244: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON EXPENDITURES5: September 20246: October 20247: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON QUARTERLY PRODUCTION REPORTS AND OUT OF DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION REPORTS FROM THE CITY OF AMARILLO, CONOCO PHILLIPS, CRMWA, THE CITY OF BORGER, THE CITY OF FRITCH, THE CITY OF MEMPHIS, THE CITY OF CLARENDON, BRICE-LESLEY, AND GREENBELT WATER AUTHORITY8: CONSIDERATION AND ACTION ON THE AGREEMENT EXECUTION RESOLUTION WITH THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD9: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DRAFT LOAN AGREEMENT FROM TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD10: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON WHEELER COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR CONTRACT FOR TAX ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES11: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON POTTER COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR CONTRACT FOR TAX ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION SERVICES12: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ARMSTRONG COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS13: CONSENT AGENDA – DRILLING PERMITS14: The following items are a part of the Consent Agenda. All Well Permit requests have been thoroughly reviewed by the staff, are administratively complete and the General Manager and Permitting Administrator recommend issuance.15: RECLASSIFY WELLS – NONE16: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING LESS THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY17: DRILLING PERMITS FOR WELLS PUMPING MORE THAN 25,000 GALLONS A DAY18: OR MORE THAN 17.5 GPM-19: Mike Britten – A 6” well to be drilled on 2062 acres by Matt Lichtie by 10.28.24, located in the NW4 of20: Section 158, Blk 7, I&GN Survey (being located approx. 3 mi N of I-40 on FM 294 to CR 5, then 1 mi W21: On CR 5 to CR Y, S side of CR 5, E side of CR Y) CARSON COUNTY REPLACEMENT WELL22: Denny Hargrove – A 4” well to be drilled on 662 acres by Matt Lichtie Drilling by 9.18.24, located in the NW4 of Section 93, Blk C-6, GC&SF Survey (being located SE of Clarendon approx. 3 mi to FM 1260, S & then E on FM 1260 approx. 8 mi, N side of FM 1260, W side of CR 18) DONLEY COUNTY23: Jeff Nunn – A 4” well to be drilled on 4,392.84 acres by 3T Drilling by 9.19.24. located in the SW4 of Section 5, Blk 25, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 4 ½ mi N of McLean on Hwy 273 to CR V, N side of CR V, W side of Hwy 27) GRAY COUNTY WELL #124: Jeff Nunn – A 4” well to be drilled on 4,392.84 acres by 3T Drilling by 9.19.24. Located in the SE4 of Section 5, Blk 25, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 5 mi N of Mclean on Hwy 273, N side of CR V, W side of Hwy 273) GRAY COUNTY WELL #225: Jesse Wieners – A 4” well to be drilled on 484.01 acres by First Priority Drilling by 10.3.24, located in the SW4 of Section 53, Blk 13, H&GN Survey (being located approx. 5 mi E of Shamrock on I-40, N side of I-40) WHEELER COUNTY REPLACEMENT WELL26: DISCUSSION OF DISTRICT RULES27: STAFF UPDATES28: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON DISTRICT’S PRECIPITATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM AND END OF SEASON UPDATE FOR THE 2024 SEASON29: MANAGER’S REPORT30: GMA 1 Update31: Legislative Update32: CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SET FUTURE MEETING DATES33: EXECUTIVE SESSION ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS34: ADJOURN35: At any time during the meeting and in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors may meet in executive session on any of the above agenda items for consultation concerning legal matters (§551.071); deliberation regarding real property (§551.072); deliberation regarding prospective gift (§551.073); personnel matters (36: The presiding office of the Board, prior to the Board meeting in executive session, will announce that a closed meeting will be held and will publicly identify the section or sections of the Government Code Chapter 551 under which the closed meeting is to be held.37: PUBLIC NOTICE38: This complies with Section 551.043, of the Open Meetings Act, requiring posting of the items to be considered at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Notice has been filed with the Secretary of State’s office in Austin, at a place convenient to the public in the administrative office of the District and on the District’s website, in compliance with Section 551.053 of the Open Meetings Act.39: Posted this __November 15, 2024_ 201 W. Third Street, White Deer, Texas at 9:25 a.m.