What Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District does

Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District (MTGCD) is a political subdivision of the State of Texas, established under Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code, with statutory jurisdiction over groundwater management across four counties: Bosque, Comanche, Coryell, and Erath. The district conserves, preserves, and protects groundwater quantity and quality within its boundaries through well registration and operating permitting, water quality testing, monitoring well networks, well plugging/capping for abandoned wells, drought monitoring, and Managed Aquifer Recharge infrastructure. It also delivers regulatory guidance for groundwater-related disclosure in real estate transactions and operates public-facing educational programs including The Ditch Water Discovery Center, Project WET educator certification, and the 4-H Water Ambassadors youth program. MTGCD is a member of Groundwater Management Area 8 (GMA 8) and the Brazos G Regional Water Planning Group, integrating it into Texas's coordinated regional water planning framework.

The district's revenue model is non-commercial: it is funded primarily through ad valorem property taxes levied within its four-county jurisdiction, supplemented by well and operating permit fees and nominal fees for TREC-approved realtor continuing education workshops. Most direct services to landowners, including one annual free water quality test per well and free well capping/plugging for wells with under 100 feet of standing water, are provided at no cost. Headcount is 1-10 employees operating from a single headquarters at 930 N. Wolfe Nursery Rd. in Stephenville, Texas. The district maintains regulatory partnerships with TCEQ, TWDB, TDLR, the Railroad Commission of Texas, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, and coordinates brush control programs with the BELCOR Regional Habitat Conservation Plan. MTGCD amended its district rules in November 2025 and is conducting a 2026 public hearing process on proposed Desired Future Conditions for the Trinity Aquifer.

Name

Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District

Legal name

Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District

Website

https://middletrinitygcd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District is a Texas political subdivision that manages groundwater resources across Bosque, Comanche, Coryell, and Erath Counties via well permitting, water quality testing, monitoring, drought planning, and public education programs funded primarily by property taxes.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Stephenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ad Valorem Property Taxes: Government district funded through property taxes from residents within its four-county jurisdiction.
2. Well and Operating Permits: Fees collected for well registration and operating permits for groundwater extraction within the district.
3. Real Estate Transaction Services: Realtor workshops and disclosure forms for property transactions involving groundwater districts, approved through TREC (Texas Real Estate Commission).

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Distribution channels4 records

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Core offering

Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District is a political subdivision of the State of Texas that manages and protects groundwater resources across Bosque, Comanche, Coryell, and Erath Counties. It issues well and operating permits, conducts free water quality testing, plugs/caps abandoned wells, monitors the Trinity Aquifer, and delivers public education through the Ditch Water Discovery Center, Project WET, and 4-H Water Ambassadors programs.

Product overview

Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District is a regulatory and educational organization serving Bosque, Comanche, Coryell, and Erath Counties in Texas. The District operates a portfolio of groundwater management services including monitoring well programs, water quality testing, well plugging/capping, drought information, and recharge enhancement through Managed Aquifer Recharge. Educational offerings include The Ditch Water Discovery Center (a 3-acre interactive facility), Project WET water education, and the 4H Water Ambassadors youth program. The District also provides realtor services with an approved CE course on groundwater in real estate transactions. Core infrastructure monitoring includes geology resources for the Trinity Aquifer system and brush control programs to improve groundwater recharge.

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Products and services

• Water Quality Testing
• Well Plugging and Capping
• Well and Operating Permits
• Recharge Enhancement Program
• The Ditch Water Discovery Center
• Drought Information Services
• Realtor Continuing Education Workshop
• Seller's Disclosure Services
• Project WET Water Education
• 4-H Water Ambassadors Program

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Texas 4-H Water AmbassadorsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Youth leadership program established to educate Texas youth about water resources. MTGCD is a proud sponsor, supporting the annual Leadership Academy tour and ambassador education activities.
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)coreTechnology or IntegrationState regulatory agency with primary jurisdiction over water quality, environmental compliance, and public water systems. TCEQ provides regulatory framework and oversight for the district's groundwater management activities.
• Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)coreTechnology or IntegrationState agency leading Texas water planning efforts. TWDB provides groundwater data tools, ASR information, water planning resources, and financial assistance for water supply strategies.
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)coreTechnology or IntegrationOversight agency for water well drillers and pump installers. Landowners must notify TDLR before plugging wells and submit required documentation.
• Groundwater Management Area 8 (GMA 8)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-created regional planning body comprising groundwater conservation districts. MTGCD participates in joint planning meetings to comply with Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code and HB1763 of the 79th Legislature.
• Brazos G Regional Water Planning GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional water planning area including 37 counties within the Brazos River Basin. MTGCD participates in long-term water supply planning for the region including cities like Abilene, Bryan, College Station, Killeen, Round Rock, Temple, and Waco.
• Project WETcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorldwide non-profit 501(c)(3) water education organization. MTGCD offers Project WET educator workshops, certification programs, and curriculum materials (Getting Little Feet Wet for ages 3-6, Educator Guide for K-12) to spread water awareness.
• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServicecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides abandoned well plugging resources, landowner guidance, and brush management information. Collaborates on brush control best practices through the Brush Busters program.
• The Ditch Water Discovery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree 3-acre educational facility showcasing sustainable land development and groundwater conservation practices through interactive exhibits, native vegetation, and innovative infrastructure. Located at district headquarters.
• BELCOR Regional Habitat Conservation PlanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHabitat conservation initiative in Bell County. MTGCD provides resources and links to this conservation program focused on brush control and habitat preservation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Texas Water Development Board: State agency partnering with MTGCD on groundwater data tools, ASR information, water planning resources, and financial assistance. Not a peer in a competitive sense, but a closely related ecosystem participant and funding source for groundwater initiatives.
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality: State regulatory agency with primary jurisdiction over water quality and public water systems that provides the regulatory framework for MTGCD's groundwater management. Ecosystem regulator rather than direct peer.

Broad incumbents

• Edwards Aquifer Authority: Larger and more established Texas groundwater management authority with broader permitting authority and significant hydrological monitoring infrastructure. Comparable to MTGCD in regulatory mandate over aquifers but at materially greater scale and complexity.
• Harris-Galveston Subsidence District: Texas groundwater regulatory body focused on subsidence management through aquifer withdrawal regulation. Comparable in regulatory mandate over groundwater but operates in a high-growth urban coastal context distinct from MTGCD's rural footprint.

Direct peers

• Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District: Texas GCD providing permitting, water quality testing, and aquifer management under Chapter 36. Comparable to MTGCD as a similarly structured regulatory district with overlapping Trinity/Carrizo aquifer interests.
• Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District: Established Texas GCD with comprehensive groundwater permitting, monitoring, and education programs under Chapter 36. Comparable to MTGCD in regulatory function and stakeholder model, though operating in a more urbanized context.
• Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District: Neighboring Texas GCD also managing Trinity-equivalent aquifers in central Texas with permitting, monitoring, and education programs. Highly comparable in scope, regulatory basis (Chapter 36), and constituency type to MTGCD.
• Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District: Central Texas GCD operating under Chapter 36 with groundwater permitting, monitoring wells, and education programs across multiple counties. Directly comparable to MTGCD in mandate, funding model, and service mix.
• Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District: East Texas GCD operating Chapter 36-based permitting, monitoring, and education programs. Comparable to MTGCD in regulatory structure, funding mix (property taxes plus fees), and service portfolio.
• Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District: Texas GCD managing groundwater resources under Chapter 36 with permitting, monitoring wells, and educational outreach. Directly comparable to MTGCD in mandate and operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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