About Us

The District was created in 1985 by the 69th Texas Legislature (HB1148) with the local confirmation election being held in November 1986. The District was called Collingsworth County Underground Water Conservation District at that time. The district’s authority was modified by the 80th Texas legislature (HB3995) to allow for a name change and for the annexation of territory beyond the original county. Selected parcels from Childress County were added by individual landowner petition in 2007. Hall County also joined the District by petition and confirmation election in 2007. The present District name was adopted in October 2007. Selected parcels from Briscoe County have been added by individual landowner petition since the fall of 2012.
Mesquite Groundwater Conservation District (Mesquite GCD) encompasses all of Collingsworth and Hall Counties and parts of northern Childress County and eastern Briscoe County. The District has an economy dominated by agricultural production. Agricultural income is derived primarily from peanuts, cotton, wheat, and beef production. About sixty‐five percent of the District is rangeland, thirty percent is cropland, and the rest are urban, transportation, or water areas. Recreational hunting leases and production of petroleum also contribute to the economy within the District.

The District is authorized by Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code to manage groundwater within its boundary. The guiding principles for this are set out in the District’s Groundwater Management Plan which is available on this website. The District’s Rules utilize various tools within Chapter 36 to accomplish the goals within the management plan. Chief among them are requirements for well permitting and registration; limitations on well spacing and density; and the prohibition against waste of groundwater resources.

Our Mission & Approach

Develop, promote, and implement water conservation, augmentation, and management strategies to protect groundwater resources for the present and future benefit of the citizens, economy, and environment of the District.

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About MGCD

The District was created in 1985 by the 69th Texas Legislature (HB1148) with the local confirmation election being held in November 1986.

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Board of directors

MGCD is governed by a Board of eight elected Directors. Each Director represents a Precinct as shown on the map below.

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District Rules

The District’s Rules are a formal document that describes the legal tools used by the District to achieve the objectives within the Management Plan.

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District Services

MGCD offers many services to the community. Water quality testing, well siting, and educational presentations are some of the frequent services provided.

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