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, Precinct #4
Vice President – David C. Powell, At Large
Treasurer/Secretary – John Langston, Precinct #3
Director Precinct #1 – Ken Ragle
Director Precinct #1 – Vacant
Director Precinct #2 – Roy Vannoy
Director Precinct #2 – Harry Hamilton
Director Precinct #3 – Jody White
Director Precinct #4 – Emily Whitworth
Staff
Robert Thornton
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 3, 2020
District Order of Cancellation
Requirements: To qualify to be elected as a Director, a person must be a registered voter in the precinct they represent.
Director Expiring Terms and Vacancies 2020 Elections
Director Precinct #1: Ken Ragle
Director Precinct #1: Vacant
Director Precinct #2: Harry Hamilton
Director Precinct #3: Vacant
Director Precinct #4: Bobby Brown
Director at Large: David C. Powell
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 Office Email:rcgcd@suddenlinkmail.com
or contact the General Manager at generalmanager@rcgcd.org or the Office Manager
Office hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Office is closed on holidays, District Holiday Schedule
District Facebook Page
The next meeting for the RCGCD Board will be February 8, 2021 at 3pm. The meeting will be held at 500 North Marshall St. in the building at the corner of Webster and Marshall Streets. ***All attending meetings are expected to wear a mask and practice social distancing***
All are welcome and encouraged to attend District Board meetings.
February 8, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda
December 14, 2020 Board Meeting Agenda
November 9, 2020 – Board Meeting Agenda
October 12, 2020 – Board Meeting Agenda
No Meeting September 2020
August 24, 2020 – Board Meeting Agenda
July 30, 2020 – Board Meeting Agenda
July 13, 2020 – Board Meeting Agenda
June 8, 2020 – Board Meeting Agenda
May 11, 2020 – Board Meeting Agenda
March 9, 2020 – Board Meeting Agenda
February 10, 2020 – Board Meeting Agenda
January 13, 2020 – Board Meeting Agenda
December 9, 2019 – Board Meeting Agenda
November 11, 2019 – Board Meeting Agenda
November 4, 2019 – Special Meeting Agenda
October 14, 2019 – Board Meeting Agenda
October 14, 2019 – Notice for Public Hearing
September 9, 2019 – Board Meeting Agenda
August 26, 2019 – Board Meeting Agenda & Public Hearing
August 5, 2019 – Board Meeting Agenda
July 15, 2019 – Board Meeting Agenda
Cancelled Meeting – June 10, 2019
May 13, 2019 – Board Meeting Agenda
March 18, 2019 – Board Meeting Agenda
February 11, 2019 – Board Meeting Agenda
January 14, 2019 – Board Meeting Agenda
November 12, 2018 – Board Meeting & Public Hearing & Public Hearing Notice
2019 Board Meeting Minutes – Combined (most recent)
2018 Board Meeting Minutes – Combined
2017 Board Meeting Minutes – Combined