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 (2022-2026)
Director Pct 1 – Ken Ragle (2020-2024)
Director Pct 1 – William Roberson (2023-2024)
Director Pct 2 – Roy Vannoy (2022-2026)
Director Pct 3 – Jody White (2022-2024)
Director Pct 4 – Emily Whitworth (2022-2026)
Director At Large – Ryan Ellis (2022-2024)

Staff

David Miley
General Manager
generalmanager@rcgcd.org

Diana Martinez
Office Manager
diana@rcgcd.org

Election of Officer Information

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

Order of Election 2022

Order of Cancellation 2022

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

Tax Rate Information

2021 Tax Rate Hearing Notice

2022 Tax Rate Hearing Notice

2022 Resolution Adopting Tax Rate

2023 Tax Rate Hearing Notice

Tax Resolution_2023_01

2024 Tax Rate Hearing Notice

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, 2024_Holiday Schedule

District Facebook Page

Board of Director Meetings & District Events/Calendar

The next RCGCD Board of Directors Special Meeting and Public Hearing is scheduled for November 11, 2024 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.

Monthly Agenda

November 11, 2024 Agenda

October 14, 2024 Agenda

No September 2024 meeting

August 26, 2024 Agenda

August 12, 2024 Agenda

March 11, 2024 Agenda