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 (2020-2024)
Vice President – Vacant – At Large (2020-2024)
Treasurer/Secretary – John Langston, Pct 3 (2018-2022)
Director Pct 1 – Ken Ragle (2020-2024)
Director Pct 1 – Sammy Nichols (2021-2022)
Director Pct 2 – Roy Vannoy (2018-2022)
Director Pct 2 – Harry Hamilton (2020-2024)
Director Pct 3 – Jody White (2020-2022)
Director Pct 4 – Emily Whitworth (2018-2022)
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
General Manager Email: generalmanager@rcgcd.org
Office hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Office is closed on holidays, District Holiday Schedule
District Facebook Page
The next RCGCD Board Meeting will be August 27, 2021 at 11am. This special meeting will be held at 500 North Marshall St. in the building at the corner of Webster and Marshall Streets. ***Attendees are encouraged to wear a mask and practice social distancing***
All are welcome and encouraged to attend District Board meetings.
August 27, 2021 Special Board Meeting
August 23, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda
July 26, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda
June 14, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda
May 10, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda
April 13, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda
March 15, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda
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