Desired Future Condition Letter Report for Hemphill County UWCD

A detailed explanation of the methodology used in proposing the desired future condition of the Ogallala Aquifer in Hemphill County. Click here to download

Hemphill County UWCD Enabling Legislation – HB 1493

An act relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, operation, and financing of the Hemphill County Underground Water Conservation District. Click here to download

Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code

Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code states “Groundwater conservation districts created as provided by this chapter are the state's preferred method of groundwater management through rules developed, adopted, and promulgated by a district in accordance with the provisions of this chapter"; More information can be found here

Groundwater Management Area No. 1

Contact information, member district, counties, Desired Future Conditions, Managed Available Groundwater can be found here

Panhandle Regional Planning Group

21 counties formed as the Panhandle Regional Planning Area in accordance with Senate Bill 1 and Senate Bill 2 of the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas. This group is responsible for preparing the regional water plan.

Texas Alliance of Groundwater Conservation Districts

This alliance was formed to further the purpose of groundwater conservation and protection activities. The alliance also provides a means of communication and exchange of information between individual districts regarding day to day operation of local groundwater management. There are additional links to memberships contact info and websites here.