Creation of the District
The Rusk County Groundwater Conservation District was created by the 78th Texas Legislature in 2003 by HB 3569. The citizens of Rusk County confirmed the creation of the District by an election held on June 5, 2004.
Mission of the District
The Rusk County Groundwater Conservation District’s mission is to conserve, preserve, and protect the groundwater resources for all Rusk County residents.
Election of Officer Information
- Visit the Rusk County Texas Elections Office for locations and dates of elections.
- Visit the Secretary of State Elections Division for requirements and deadlines for filing for candidacy.
- Visit the Secretary of State for an Application for a Place on the General Election Ballot and Importation Election Dates
Next Elections of Officers: November 5, 2024
Requirements: To qualify to be elected as a Director, a person must be a registered voter in the precinct they represent.
Directors on Ballot – 2024 Elections
- Director Precinct #1: Ken Ragle
- Director Precinct #1: William Roberson
- Director Precinct #2: Harry Hamilton
- Director Precinct #3: Jody White
- Director Precinct #4: Bobby Brown
- Director at Large: Ryan Ellis
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Rusk County Conservation District is composed of two members per county precinct and one at-large by election.
- President – Bobby Brown, Pct 4 (2025-2028)
- Vice President – Harry Hamilton, Pct 2 (2025-2028)
- Treasurer/Secretary – John Langston, Pct 3 (2022-2026)
- Director Pct 1 – Ken Ragle (2025-2028)
- Director Pct 1 – William Roberson (2025-2028)
- Director Pct 2 – Roy Vannoy (2022-2026)
- Director Pct 3 – Jody White (2025-2028)
- Director Pct 4 – Emily Whitworth (2022-2026)
- Director At Large – Ryan Ellis (2025-2028)
The next RCGCD Board of Directors Regular Meeting and Public Hearing is scheduled for December 8, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at 500 North High St. in the District Boardroom.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend District Board meetings. View our full calendar of events here.
Monthly Agendas
- December 8, 2025 Agenda
- November 10, 2025 Agenda
- October 13, 2025 Agenda
- GMA 11 Agenda
- No September 2025 Meeting
- August 25, 2025 Agenda
- August 11, 2025 Agenda
- July 14, 2025 Agenda
- June 16, 2025 Agenda
- May 12, 2025 Agenda
- April 14, 2025 Agenda
- March 10, 2025 Agenda
- February 10, 2025 Agenda
- January 13, 2025 Agenda
- No December 2024 Meeting
- November 11, 2024 Meeting
- October 14, 2024 Meeting
- No September 2024 Meeting
- August 26, 2024 Agenda
- August 12, 2024 Agenda
- July 22, 2024 Agenda
- June 10, 2024 Agenda
- May 13, 2024 Agenda
- April 8, 2024 Agenda
- March 11, 2024 Agenda
- February 12, 2024 Agenda
- January 8, 2024
GMA 11 Meeting Agenda
