Northeast Burnet County Trinity Aquifer Management Zone

The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District (District) has adopted new rules for the creation of the Northeast Burnet County Trinity Aquifer Management Zone following a deliberate and well documented public process. This work included multiple publicly noticed meetings, a stakeholder committee, and opportunities for written and verbal public comment. The District also held a well–attended public rule making hearing on January 23, 2026, where it received important feedback and adjusted the proposed rules accordingly. The rules became effective on January 23, 2026. Materials from the entire process, including summaries and technical resources can be found below.

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District Rules As Revised 1-23-26

Boundary

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Notice Of Hearing 1-23-26

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Proposed Rule Changes

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Summary of Proposed Rule Changes

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Proposed Plan for Stakeholder Involvement

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Stakeholder Committee – Members

Important Dates

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Inital Public Meeting

April 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Where: Oakalla Community Center, 29011 Ranch to Market Rd 963, Briggs, TX 78608

Purpose: Launch the stakeholder involvement process by presenting studies, data, and findings compiled by CTGCD to date

Details: Open to all residents, stakeholders, and interested parties in the Briggs & Oakalla areas and other portions of Northeast Burnet County. CTGCD Staff & Consultants will provide an overview of groundwater conditions & the need for a potential management zone. Opportunity for attendees to ask questions & provide feedback.

Public Notice

Formation of Stakeholder Committee

May 2025

Update: As of 5/2/2025, the Stakeholder Committee Members have been selected.

Purpose: Establish a focused group to represent diverse perspectives and provide detailed input.

Details: Committee will consist of interested stakeholders (e.g., residents, landowners, busiiness owners, etc.) selected from volunteers or nominees. CTGCD will facilitate the formation and ensure balanced representation.

Stakeholder Committee Review

May – July 2025

Purpose: Develop preliminary recommendations for the groundwater management zone.

Details: CTGCD staff and consultants will present: proposed geographic area for the management zone, potential objectives and goals, potential management strategies and rules to achieve objectives.

Committee will discuss, refine, and provide feedback on these proposals.

The committe meetings are intended for committee members only, not intended for public attendance.

Meeting 1: May, 22, 2025

Meeting 2: June 6, 2025

Meeting 3: June 17, 2025

Meeting 4: July 1, 2025

Meeting 5: July 15, 2025

Public Meeting for Committee Recommendations

September 30, 2025

Oakalla Community Center, 29011 RM 963, Briggs, TX 78608

Purpose: The CTGCD convened a Stakeholder Committee as a forum for the CTGCD Board of Directors to gain stakeholder input from a variety of perspectives on the District’s potential creation of a management zone for the Briggs and Oakalla region in Northeast Burnet County. This meeting will deliver the Stakeholder Committee recommendations to the Public.

Details: Open to all residents, stakeholders, and interested parties in the Briggs, Oakalla, Watson, and Joppa areas and other portions of Northeast Burnet County. CTGCD staff will provide a recap of the previously held public meeting in April, provide updates on a stakeholder committee process, and deliver stakeholder committee rule recommendations for a potential management zone. Opportunity for attendees to ask questions and provide feedback.

Public Notice

Public Hearing

January 23, 2026

Purpose: Formalize the process and collect final public input prior to decision-making.

Details: One or more hearings will be scheduled based on public interest and feedback volume. CTGCD will document all comments for consideration in the final decision process.

Meeting Documents & Committee Reports

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Initial Meeting Presentation – 4/22/25

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Stakeholder Meeting 1 Agenda – 5/22/25

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Stakeholder Meeting 2 Agenda – 6/6/25

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Stakeholder Meeting 3 Agenda – 6/17/25

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Stakeholder Meeting 4 Agenda- 7/1/25

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Stakeholder Meeting 5 Agenda- 7/15/25

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Stakeholder Committee Report- August 2025

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2nd Public Meeting Presentation- 9/30/2025

Studies & Resources

Drawdown Sensitivity Study in the Briggs-Oakalla Area

Intera Incorporated

November 2024

Groundwater Resources of Burnet County