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 – Harry Hamilton, Pct 2 (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)
Director At Large — Vacant

Staff

Robert Thornton
General Manager
generalmanager@rcgcd.org

Diana Martinez
Office Manager
diana@rcgcd.org

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

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