PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD for DESIRED FUTURE CONDITIONS commenced June 1, 2026. To access proposed initial DFCs for all aquifers CLICK HERE
Please provide your written comments to the District:
Email: info@brazosvalleygcd.org
Mail: Brazos Valley GCD, P.O. Box 528, Hearne, Texas 77859
Walk-in: 112 W. 3rd Street, Hearne, Texas 77859
A public comment hearing on the initially proposed DFCs will be held in the District Office during the 90-day comment period. The date of the hearing has not yet been set but will appear here once scheduled.
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All Aquifers | Static Water Level Measurements | 2025
BVGCD Meeting Schedule
Public Rules Hearing | Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. | District Office | Hearne, Texas
Public Rules Hearing Board Order
Teams Meeting Link – Livestream of Public Rules Hearing
The District shall hold a public hearing on proposed rules July 15, 2026, that includes proposed rule amendments regarding the enforcement of the adopted desired future conditions, transport permit requirements, and well spacing; and the District shall not accept new operating or transport permit applications of permit amendment applications until after the July 15, 2026 public hearing and Board meeting in which the District publicly discusses and acts on new rules.
Draft Proposed Rule Revisions – July 15, 2026
Regular Board Meeting | Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. | District Office | Hearne, Texas
Regular Board Meeting Notice & Agenda | July 15, 2026
Background Information for Regular Board Meeting
Teams Meeting Link – Livestream of Regular Board Meeting
BVGCD Socioeconomic Impact Study for GMA 12 Consideration | March 9, 2026
Public comments will be taken at the beginning of the meeting during the public comment period or during discussion on an agenda item. Each speaker will be allowed three (3) minutes per agenda item. Those wishing to make public comment will be asked to state their name and the agenda item(s) they want to address.
Legal Matters Filed Against the District
Settlement & Release Agreement | Execution Version | June 24, 2025
Legal Matters Filed Against the District | U.S. District Court – Western District
GMA 12 DFC Planning | 2026 Planning
GMA 12 Stakeholder Comment Submission Form
2021 Adopted Desired Future Conditions
The following Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) for the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District aquifers were adopted by the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors during the Regular Board meeting held Wednesday, August 10, 2022;
Click here to view District Adopted 2021 DFCs
GMA 12 Explanatory Report (Final – 2021) | January 28, 2022
TWDB Explanatory Report (2021) Administratively Complete | July 1, 2022
GMA 12 Planning Cycle 2021 | Relevant Documents
High Quality Groundwater For Our Area
The Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District is a not-for-profit local government that was created with a directive to protect and conserve the groundwater resources of Brazos and Robertson counties. The Districts’ primary objective, and legal mandate, is to ensure that enough high quality groundwater is available in our area for future generations.
Approved Amended Rules | October 9, 2025
District 2024 Financial Audit | September 11, 2025 | Seidel Schroeder
Approved FY 2026 District Operating & Capital Budgets | November 13, 2025
Approved BVGCD Management Plan – December 20, 2023
2025 District Annual Report | Adopted February 12, 2026
District Water Conservation Plan | Approved | August 14, 2025
District Drought Contingency Plan | Approved | August 14, 2025
