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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Johnson County, TX
Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Population / Scale
Special District
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.31648
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$0.3M
+3.2% YoY • +17.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$1.50M
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28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +1.4 pts
1Y: +1.4 pts • 10Y: +1.2 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▲ +0.9 pts
91.5 (A+) → 92.4 (A+)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.2% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +3.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+17.5% (5Y)
10Y: +39.8% • Since '00: +144.5%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0106
FY 22: $0.3271 → FY 27: $0.3165
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 91.5 (A+)'10: 91.2 (A+)'17: 91.2 (A+)'22: 91 (A+)'27: 92.4 (A+)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $0.1M'10: $0.2M'17: $0.2M'22: $0.2M'27: $0.3M
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 92.4 (A+)• Adopted Sep 9, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($268,195) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.316480 per $100 valuation) for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District. Source: Johnson County 2026 Certified Tax Roll & Truth-in-Taxation Calculation.
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
00
Public Works: $0.2M (58%)
0Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.31648 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.2% YoYFreedom Score: 91 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFAdopted FY 2026 Special District Operating & Debt Service Budget for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District (Johnson County) totaling $259,804 ($0 Maintenance & Operations; $74,804 I&S Bond Debt Service; $185,000 Utility/Service Enterprise Fund). Certified Bond Review Board / SPDPID Principal Debt Outstanding: $1,100,054. Funded under an adopted property tax rate of $0.3200 per $100 valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
00
Public Works: $0.2M (58%)
0Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3200 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+2.8% YoYFreedom Score: 91 (A+)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 (2024–2025) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($251,748) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.320000 per $100 valuation) for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District. Source: Texas Comptroller PTAD 2024 Tax Rate & Levy Roll.
Total Appropriation
$0.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (58%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.3200 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 90.9 (A+)• Adopted Sep 5, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District (Johnson County) totaling $244,962. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3235 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (58%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.32352 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 91 (A+)• Adopted Sep 5, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted District Operating & Debt Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District (Johnson County) totaling $236,131. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.3248 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$0.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Public Works: $0.1M (58%)
Administration: $0.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.324814 / $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 Prairielands 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 — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands 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 — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands 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 — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands 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 — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands 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 — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands 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 — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands 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 Prairielands 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 — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands 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 — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands 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 — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands 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 Prairielands 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 — Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for Prairielands Groundwater...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for Prairielands 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 (10)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 161 (18.9% of 850 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Johnson County Place 2 (Johnson County Place 2)
Paul Tischler WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Hill County Place 1 (Hill County Place 1)
John Curtis WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Ellis County Place 2 (Ellis County Place 2)
Marty McPherson WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Somervell County Place 1 (Somervell County Place 1)
Gary Farmer WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Johnson County Place 1 (Johnson County Place 1)
Barney McClure WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Hill County Place 2 (Hill County Place 2)
Brad Daniels WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)Director, Somervell County Place 2 (Somervell County Place 2)
Charles Beseda WINNER
100.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
72.0% (269 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (105 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 255 (15.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
70.0% (179 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (76 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 340 (20.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
68.0% (231 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (109 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 408 (24.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
72.0% (294 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (114 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
71.0% (266 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
29.0% (108 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 425 (25.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
72.0% (306 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (119 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 442 (26.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
68.0% (301 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (141 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (14.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
71.0% (169 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 374 (22.0% of 1,700 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Director, Ellis County Place 1 (Ellis County Place 1)
Maurice Osborn WINNER
61.0% (228 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (146 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
Showing Top 15 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-14 • REGULAR SESSION
Prairielands 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-09-09 • REGULAR SESSION
Prairielands 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Order Adopting No-New-Revenue Property Tax Rate & Capping Ad Valorem Levy2026-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
Prairielands 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Authorizing Early Debt Service Defeasance & Retiring Principal to Save Taxpayer Interest2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-07-20
Parsed Docket Items:
10: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Dillon Bybee a) Overview of District involved activities1: Call to order and declare public hearing open to the public2: Roll Call3: Receive report from the General Manager describing the following application for an exception to minimum spacing requirements and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board – Kathy Turner Jones: 1) Midway Water Utilities, Inc. (The Retreat Wat4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application for an exception to minimum spacing requirements5: Discussion to consider granting, denying, or amending the above -listed application exception to minimum spacing requirements6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. The Hearing on Permit Application(s) will begin at 9:00 a.m., or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Exception to Well Spacing Requirements. The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors wi32: 40556100, -96.96987480); (PGCD-003685, 32.40416520, -96.99647370); (PGCD- 003686, 32.39870810, -96.98256350); (PGCD-003687, 32.39073440, -96.97300340); and (PGCD-003771, 32.38120350, -96.96561740) located within CCN #10908 in Ellis County; Public Wat2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-06-15
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order and declare hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Receive a report from the General Manager regarding the following application(s) for an Operating Permit or Permit Amendment, including the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board:4: Receive public comment s and/or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permit or Operating Permit amendment.5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed application (s) for Operating Permit or Operating Permit amendment.6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 AM, or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permit Applications. The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may discuss,7: Discussion and possible action to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Consulting Services Agreement with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. to expand the Scope of Services and increase the contract amount to a not -to-exceed $125,000 – Kathy Turne8: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and 2026 YTD permitted authorization and production2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-05-11
Parsed Docket Items:
7: Receive updated Exempt Use Study report and consider possible action – Wade Oliver, EKI Environment & Water, Inc.1: Call to Order and Declare Public Hearing Open to the Public2: Roll Call3: Receive summary presentation of proposed Desired Future Conditions from the District’s consulting hydrogeologist – Wade Oliver, EKI Environment & Water, Inc.4: Receive public comment on proposed Desired Future Conditions from any in- person meeting attendees or by written comments submitted to the District.5: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or part . (The public comment period for submission of written comments on the proposed Desired Future Conditions will remain open until 5:00 p.m. on July 31, 2026.) The Hearing on Permit Application(s) wi97: 44304973) located at 3977 County Rd 920 Crowley in Johnson County; and to produce groundwater in an amount not to exceed 3,714,500 gallons annually for 2026→2030; Commercial Use; 2) Texas Water Utilities LP (Metroplex Homesteads) (PWS #1260074), for 6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 AM, or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permit Applications. The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may discuss,2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-04-20
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order and declare hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Receive a report from the General Manager regarding the following application(s) for an Operating Permit or Permit Amendment, including the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) JD Leasing LLC, for a proposed Operating Permit (OP -26-108)97: 20680000) and (PGCD -003873; 32.35368000 - 97.19850000) located at 9100 S Interstate 35 W, Alvarado in Johnson County; and to produce groundwater in an amount not to exceed 16,634,350 gallons annually for 2026→2030; Commercial Use.4: Receive public comment s and/or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permit or Operating Permit amendment.5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed application (s) for Operating Permit or Operating Permit amendment.6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 AM, or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permit Applications. The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may discuss,7: Discuss, consider, and take action to approve Resolution #26- 001 adopting proposed amendments to the District Bylaws – Kathy Turner Jones2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-03-16
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order and declare hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Receive a report from the General Manager regarding the following application(s) for an Operating Permit or Permit Amendment, including the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) Mountain Peak SUD, for a proposed amendment to an Operating 32: 40262510, -96.93859370); (PGCD -003684, 32.39608040, - 96.96278750); and (PGCD-003688, 32.38757930, - 96.98431770) located within CCN #10908 in Ellis County; and groundwater production in the amount of 68,739,330 gallons annually (2026→2027); Public 4: Receive public comment s and/or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permit or Operating Permit amendment.5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed application (s) for Operating Permit or Operating Permit amendment.6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 AM, or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permit Applications. The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may discuss,7: Update on activities and meetings related to Groundwater Management Area 8 joint planning and the development of desired future conditions. – Wade Oliver, EKI Environment & Water, Inc.2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-02-17
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order and declare hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) Nexus Land Holdings, LLC, for a proposed amendment to an Operating Permit (OP4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permits or Operating Permit amendments5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed applications for Operating Permit(s) or Operating Permit amendment(s)6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 AM, or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permit Applications. The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may discuss,7: Update on activities and meetings related to Groundwater Management Area 8 joint planning and the development of desired future conditions. – Wade Oliver, EKI Environment & Water, Inc.8: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and 2026 YTD permitted authorization and production2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2026-01-20
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed applications for Operating Permit(s) or Operating Permit amendment(s)1: Call to order and declare hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) Ellis County FWSD #1, for a proposed Operating Permit (OP -25-092) for author97: 08277000) and (PGCD -003722; 32.49614000, - 97.08275000) located within CCN #13107 in Ellis County; and to produce groundwater in the amount not to exceed 3,000,000 gallons beginning 2026 →2030; Non-Ag Irrigation 2) Nexus Land Holdings, LLC, for a pr4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permits or Operating Permit amendments6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 AM, or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permit Applications. The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may discuss,7: Update on public outreach activities, educational, and conservation efforts – Dillon Bybee a) Overview of District involved activities2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-12-15
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16: Presidential Committee Appointment(s) (District Bylaws 4.1) – Charles Beseda, President a) Advisory Committee(s)17: Open Forum / Discussion of New Business for Future Meeting Agendas18: Adjourn Regular Meeting The above agenda schedule represents an estimate of the order for the indicated items and is subject to change at any time. Public hearings and public meetings of the District are available to all persons regardless of disabil1: Call to order and declare hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) Adams, Katherine (Cobb Creek RV Park), for a proposed Operating Permit (OP- 296: 65200410) located at 487 E FM 813, Palmer in Ellis County; and to produce groundwater in an amount not to exceed zero gallons in 2025; 750,000 gallons annually for 2026→2029; Commercial Use; 4) Mercury First Real Estate LLC, for a proposed Operating 97: 09184000) located at 2810 Hardy St, Venus in Johnson County; and to produce groundwater in an amount not to exceed zero gallons in 2025; 234,700 gallons annually for 2026→2029; Commercial Use; 5) Tally, Jim, for a proposed amendment to an Operating P2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-11-17
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1: Call to order and declare hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) CSWR-Texas Utility Operating Company LLC (Lakeview Ranchettes), for a propose32: 48497559, -97.04421300) and (PGCD -001232; 32.48060000, - 97.04959257) located within CCN #13290 in Ellis County. OP -25-101 not to exceed a total permitted authorization of 5,000,000 gallons annually (2025→2027); Public Water Supply; 2) Tally, Jim 97: 09193100) located at 2740 Hardy St, Venus in Johnson County; Commercial Use4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permits or Operating Permit amendments5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed applications for Operating Permit(s) or Operating Permit amendment(s)6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Show Cause Hearing on Enforcement Matters The Show Cause Hearing on Enforcement Matters will begin at 9:00 AM , or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permit Applications. The Prairie2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-10-20
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1: Call to order and declare hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) Tuminoski, Ted & Deana, for a proposed Operating Permit (OP -25-097) for auth4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application(s) for Operating Permits or Operating Permit amendments5: Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the above -listed applications for Operating Permit(s) or Operating Permit amendment(s)6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Regular Board Meeting The Regular Board Meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m., or upon the adjournment of the Show Cause Hearing on Enforcement Matters. The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors may di7: Policy and Personnel Committee – Marty McPherson a) Review and action as necessary regarding Texas County District Retirement System’s Plan Assessment for Plan Year 2025-2026 – Kathy Turner Jones b) Report and recommendations from Board’s Policy and 8: Hydrogeologist Report – John Ellis, INTERA, Inc. a) Update on District involved activities. b) Update on activities and meetings related to Groundwater Management Area 8 joint planning and the development of desired future conditions.2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-09-15
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1: Execution of Statement of Appointed Officer2: Administer Oaths of Office and execution of Oath of Office form 1) Gary Farmer, Ellis County 2) Brad Daniels, Hill County 3) Paul Tischler, Johnson County 4) Marty McPherson, Somervell County3: Call to Order and Declare Meeting Open to the Public4: Roll Call5: Consider and take action as necessary to elect officer (2.4 Bylaws)6: Adjourn Special Meeting The Prairielands GCD Board of Directors will hold a hearing on the below -listed application(s) for Operating Permit and/or Amendment to Permit. Notice of the Hearing on Permit Applications and/or Permit Amendments was also p97: 23598400) and (PGCD-001040; 31.77449649, -97.28885375) located within CCN #11194 in Hill County. OP -25-095 not to exceed a total permitted authorization of 15,000,000 gallons in 2025 and 76,000,000 gallons annually beginning 2026→2029; Public Water 7: Budget and Finance Development Committee – Maurice Osborn, Treasurer a) Consider and act on Resolution #25-004 adopting half-cent increase in water use fee rate schedule for 2026.2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
Board of Directors Meeting - 2025-08-18
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1: Call to order and declare hearing open to the public2: Roll call3: Board will receive a report from the General Manager describing the following applications for an Operating Permit and the General Manager’s recommendation to the Board: 1) Spur Myrtle Creek Development, LP , for a proposed amendment to an Operating 4: Receive public comment(s) or requests to contest the above -listed application for an exception to minimum spacing requirements5: Discussion to consider granting, denying, or amending the above -listed application exception to minimum spacing requirements6: Adjourn or continue public hearing in whole or in part. Continued from May 19, 2025, June 16, 2025, July 21, 2025 The Continued Show Cause Hearing on Enforcement Matters will begin at 9:00 a.m., or upon the adjournment of the Public Hearing on Permi7: Update on activities and meetings related to Groundwater Management Area 8 joint planning and the development of desired future conditions – John Ellis, District Hydrogeologist8: Update on well registration and permitting activities – Kaylin Garcia, Permitting Director a) Monthly well registration(s) report b) Report on current and YTD permitted authorization and production