What are the proposed drawdown limits for Rusk County aquifers?

Carrizo‑Wilcox 54 ft, Sparta 23 ft, and Queen City 20 ft average drawdown through 2080.

How do I submit a comment on the proposed DFCs?

Mail comments to P.O. Box 97, Henderson, TX 75653 or email generalmanager@rcgcd.org by July 31, 2026.

When and where is the public hearing?

June 8, 2026 at the RCGCD office, 500 N. High St., Henderson, TX; contact General Manager David Miley for details.

What happens if I miss the July 31, 2026 comment deadline?

You will likely forfeit the formal opportunity to influence these DFCs before they are finalized under the planning process.

Public Hearing — 500 N. High St., Henderson, TX

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Rusk County Groundwater Conservation District and GMA 11 propose desired future conditions for local aquifers through 2080 (Carrizo-Wilcox 54 ft, Sparta 23 ft, Queen City 20 ft). Public comments accepted through July 31, 2026, and a public hearing is set for June 8, 2026.

Key Takeaways

Public hearing: June 8, 2026 at RCGCD office, 500 N. High St., Henderson
Comment deadline: July 31, 2026 for written submissions
Proposed drawdown limits through 2080: Carrizo‑Wilcox 54 ft, Sparta 23 ft, Queen City 20 ft
Submit comments to P.O. Box 97, Henderson, TX 75653 or generalmanager@rcgcd.org
DFCs apply within Groundwater Management Area 11 (several local GCDs)

Published: May 17, 2026 · 2 days ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Henderson

Address

500 N. High St., Henderson, TX

Research context

5 public hearing notices in Henderson (last 12 months)

If you don't respond

If you do not comment by July 31, 2026 or attend the June 8 hearing, you may lose the chance to influence the DFCs that guide groundwater pumping limits through 2080.

What to do next

1
Attend the public hearing
Go to RCGCD office, 500 N. High St., Henderson on June 8, 2026 to speak or observe the DFC discussion.
2
Submit written comments
Send written comments by July 31, 2026 to P.O. Box 97, Henderson, TX 75653 or email generalmanager@rcgcd.org.
3
Review DFC details online
Read full proposed DFCs and supporting materials at www.pcgcd.org/groundwater-management-area-11 before commenting.

Frequently asked questions

What are the proposed drawdown limits for Rusk County aquifers?: Carrizo‑Wilcox 54 ft, Sparta 23 ft, and Queen City 20 ft average drawdown through 2080.
How do I submit a comment on the proposed DFCs?: Mail comments to P.O. Box 97, Henderson, TX 75653 or email generalmanager@rcgcd.org by July 31, 2026.
When and where is the public hearing?: June 8, 2026 at the RCGCD office, 500 N. High St., Henderson, TX; contact General Manager David Miley for details.
What happens if I miss the July 31, 2026 comment deadline?: You will likely forfeit the formal opportunity to influence these DFCs before they are finalized under the planning process.

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Legal terms in this notice

Desired Future Conditions (DFCs): Long‑term limits on acceptable average aquifer drawdown adopted by GMA for planning through a specified year.
Groundwater Management Area (GMA): Regional group of groundwater districts that jointly set DFCs and manage aquifer resources.
Drawdown: The reduction in the water level of an aquifer, typically measured in feet from a baseline.
§36.108, Texas Water Code: Statute requiring public notice and comment on proposed DFCs by groundwater districts.

Full Notice Text

Groundwater Management Area 11 (GMA 11) has proposed the following desired future conditions (DFCs) for the relevant aquifers in the Rusk County Groundwater Conservation District (RCGCD) in Rusk County through 2080 expressed as average drawdown: Carrizo Wilcox Aquifer: 54 ft; Sparta: 23 ft; and the Queen City: 20 ft. The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) designated GMA 11 to include: Neches & Trinity Valleys GCD, Panola County GCD, Pineywoods GCD, and Rusk County GCD. Information on the DFCs: 
www.pcgcd.org/groundwater-management-area-11. 

The RCGCD is currently receiving public comments on the proposed DFCs under §36.108, Texas Water Code, until July 31, 2026. Written comments may be submitted to RCGCD 
at P.O. Box 97, Henderson, TX 75653 or generalmanager@rcgcd.org. The RCGCD will hold a public hearing on the proposed DFCs on June 8, 2026, at the RCGCD office, located at 500 N. High St., Henderson, TX 75652. Please contact the District's General Manager, David Miley, with q