District Decreases Drought Stage from 3 to 2

The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District has reduced the drought stage from Stage 3 (Severe) to Stage 2 (Moderate) due to beneficial rainfall experienced across the region in May. This much-needed rainfall has helped relieve some of the stress on local...

Media Release & Statement on Permitting Quarries

Media Release 7-8-2026: The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District (CTGCD) has received the groundwater permit application associated with the proposed quarry West of Burnet on FM 3509. The application is currently undergoing review to determine whether it is...

Tax Rate

THE CENTRAL TEXAS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT ADOPTED A TAX RATE THAT WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE. THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 3.77 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A...