About Us
The Rusk County Groundwater Conservation District was created by the 78th Texas Legislature in 2003 by HB 3569. The citizens of Rusk County confirmed creation of the District by an election held June 5, 2004.
Mission of the District
The Rusk County Groundwater Conservation District’s mission is to Conserve, Preserve, and Protect the groundwater resources for all Rusk County residents.

Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Rusk County Conservation District is composed of two members per County Precinct and one At Large by election.
President – Bobby Brown, Pct 4 (2025-2028)
Vice President – Harry Hamilton, Pct 2 (2025-2028)
Treasurer/Secretary – John Langston, Pct 3 (2022-2026)
Director Pct 1 – Ken Ragle (2025-2028)
Director Pct 1 – William Roberson (2025-2028)
Director Pct 2 – Roy Vannoy (2022-2026)
Director Pct 3 – Jody White (2025-2028)
Director Pct 4 – Emily Whitworth (2022-2026)
Director At Large – Ryan Ellis (2025-2028)
Staff
David Miley
General Manager
generalmanager@rcgcd.org
Diana Martinez
Office Manager
diana@rcgcd.org
Rusk County Texas Elections Office, find locations and dates of elections here.
Secretary of State Elections Division, find requirements and deadlines for filing for candidacy.
Application for a Place on the General Election Ballot, Secretary of State
Important Election Dates, Secretary of State
Next Election of Officers – November 5, 2024
Notice of Deadline to File For Place on Ballot 2024
Requirements: To qualify to be elected as a Director, a person must be a registered voter in the precinct they represent.
Directors on Ballot – 2024 Elections
Director Precinct #1: Ken Ragle
Director Precinct #1: William Roberson
Director Precinct #2: Harry Hamilton
Director Precinct #3: Jody White
Director Precinct #4: Bobby Brown
Director at Large: Ryan Ellis
Office Location & Contact
500 N. High St, Henderson, TX 75653
Mailing address: P.O. Box 97, Henderson, TX 75652
Office (903) 657-1900
Fax (903) 657-1922
General Manager Email: generalmanager@rcgcd.org
Office hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Office is closed on holidays, 2025_Holiday Schedule
District Facebook Page
The next RCGCD Board of Directors Special Meeting and Public Hearing is scheduled for February 10, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at 500 North High St. in the District Boardroom.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend District Board meetings.
No December 2024 meeting
No September 2024 meeting