How does the Prairielands GCD use its revenues?
All District revenues go toward its operations, as board members serve without pay.
How is the District funded?
The District is funded through fees that are authorized in its enabling legislation.
How does the District protect my property value?
Through a system of well spacing rules, minimum tract size requirements, and the District's Desired Future Conditions, the competition between wells is reduced.
Why do I need to register my well?
All wells drilled after April 1, 2011, must be registered - those exempt from permitting as well as those subject to permitting.
How are District rules made and who is the District accountable to?
The District is accountable to its constituents, elected officials, and regulatory agencies.
How does the District manage groundwater?
The Prairielands GCD seeks to balance the needs of all groundwater users with the requirements of a sustainable aquifer.
How is the Board of Directors appointed?
Members of the board are appointed by the county commissioners in Ellis, Hill, Johnson, and Somervell counties.
Where is the Prairielands GCD located?
The Prairielands GCD is located in the north prairies of Texas, covering Ellis, Hill, Johnson, and Somervell counties.
Why was the Prairielands GCD created?
The Prairielands GCD was created in response to a finding by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality that groundwater shortages were expected in Ellis, Hill, Johnson, and Somervell counties over the next 25 years.