Wintergarden
Groundwater
About Us
Wintergarden Groundwater Conservation District
The District was created in 1997 by the 75th Legislature with the enactment of House Bill 3602 (“Appendix A”). In its enabling legislation, the District was provided the powers and duties provided by the general law of the state of Texas, including Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code, applicable to groundwater conservation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI of the Texas Constitution. The District was confirmed by election in January 1998. The initial tax rate was $0.04 per $100.00 valuation. The District’s current tax rate is $0.00573 per $100.00 valuation. The District retains the authority and responsibilities specified in its enabling act, Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code, the TWDB rules, this groundwater Management Plan, and the District rules as they may be amended.
The boundaries of the District are coextensive with the boundaries of Zavala, Dimmit and La Salle counties. This includes approximately 2,685,148 acres, or 4,195 square miles. A map showing the District boundaries is contained in “Appendix B”.
The Board of Directors is made up of seven (7) members. Two (2) directors are elected from each of the three (3) counties within the district, Dimmit, Zavala and La Salle counties in addition to one director at large from the District. Board members serve staggered terms and Board elections are every two years.
The District has the rights and responsibilities provided for in Texas Water Code Chapter 36 and 31 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 356. The District exercises the authority given to preserve and protect the groundwater resources of the District through the adoption and implementation of District Rules.
The aquifers within the District include the Sparta, Queen City, Carrizo-Wilcox, and Yegua-Jackson.
Board Members
Bill Martin
President
Dimmit County Director
J. R. Ramirez
Director-at-Large
Chris Meyer
Secretary
La Salle County Director
Mario Escobar
Treasurer
Zavala County Director
Travis Evins
Martin Kruger
La Salle County Director
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Mission Statement
Wintergarden
Groundwater
Conservation District
Contact Us
Debbie Farmer, General Manager
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 1433 | Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
Physical Address:
2881 Hwy. 277 West | Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
Phone: 830-876-3801
Fax: 830-876-3782
Email: wgcd@wgcd.net
Registration Form/Permit
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