About Our District
What is the middle trinity groundwater conservation district?
The Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (MTGCD) is a political subdivision of Texas, created in 2001 to preserve and protect groundwater resources in Erath, Comanche, Bosque, and Coryell counties. Established following House Bill 3665 by the 77th Texas Legislature, its formation was confirmed by voters in Comanche and Erath Counties. Bosque and Coryell Counties were annexed with voter approval later on.
Monitor Water Levels & quality
Register and Permit Wells
Plug and cap Abandoned Wells
Educate the Community
What We Do
Our Guiding map: the management plan
The District's Management Plan, updated and approved by the Texas Water Development Board in December 2023, is the "road map" used in meeting our objectives. In implementing its Management Plan, MTGCD utilizes statutory authorities provided and mandated by Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code, coupled with policy-making and oversight by the locally elected Board of Directors. Activities performed by the District include, but are not limited to, registering and permitting all existing water wells, registering and permitting new water wells, identifying and plugging abandoned water wells, monitoring well levels, and educating the public on the importance of water conservation.
District Established
The Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (MTGCD) was established following authorization by the 77th Texas Legislature through House Bill 3665.
District Timeline: Our History in Milestones
2001
May 4, 2002
June 30, 2008
March 5, 2009
May 9, 2009
June 29, 2009
August 6, 2009
Voter Confirmation
Voters in Comanche County and Erath County approved the creation of the District.
Bosque County Petition Received
The District received a formal petition requesting the annexation of Bosque County under Subchapter J, Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code.
Board Approval- Bosque County
The MTGCD Board of Directors voted to include Bosque County within the District’s territory.
Coryell County Petition Received
Board Approval- Coryell County
Coryell County Voter Approval
The District received a petition requesting the annexation of Coryell County.
The Board of Directors voted to include Coryell County in the District.
Voters in Coryell County approved annexation into the District.
Annual Budget
The annual budget is the fundamental element of MTGCD's financial planning and control. The General Manager and his staff, after reviewing historic expenses and analyzing projected revenues and expenses, develop a proposed budget. This budget is presented to the Board of Directors in July and August. The budget is modified and adopted by the Directors no later than September 30th to allow for the timely adoption of an annual tax rate. Budget-to-actual comparisons and itemized disbursements are presented to the Board at each monthly board meeting.
DFCs
During the 2021 review period, the MTGCD expended considerable resources toward establishing Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) for the Trinity Aquifer. DFCs are required by statute and are a statement of how the District believes the Aquifer should look fifty years from now. The MTGCD states its DFCs as the amount of allowable drawdown over the planning period. Resources used by MTGCD in this process include, but are not limited to, the General Manager's involvement in joint planning and consultation from the District's attorneys and professional hydrologists.
Board of Directors
The MTGCD Board of Directors holds regular monthly meetings and permit hearings on the first Thursday of each month at 1:00pm*. The public is encouraged to attend. The board meeting and permit hearing notices and agendas are posted on the door of the MTGCD office and on the District's website. The District's office is located at 930 Wolfe Nursery Road in Stephenville, Texas.
*Check our public notices for exact dates. Any changes to our board meeting dates will be announced.
