Transparency & Public Records
Public Records, Meetings & Transparency
The Lower Brushy Creek Water Control & Improvement District is committed to transparency, accountability, and clear communication with residents, landowners, and other stakeholders. In accordance with Texas law, the district provides public access to records, notices, and documents that reflect how decisions are made and how public resources are managed.
Use the sections below to view district meetings, financial information, elections, policies, and other required public records. All documents are available directly on this page for easy access.
Public Notices
Notices regarding public hearings, tax rate hearings, and other district-related announcements are posted as they become available. Recent and past notices are listed below for reference.
Elections
Information related to Board of Directors elections — including election notices, candidate guidelines, and ballot applications — is provided here in accordance with state requirements:
About the Elected Position:
The directors are paid $150 per meeting attended, which include regular monthly meetings held on dates approved on the meeting calendar and committee meetings that are scheduled as needed. Directors may not exceed $7,200 per year, as this is not a full time paid position. Sometimes the meetings can be lengthy, and preparation is required through reviewing background materials.
Qualifications:
The following is a list of requirements for candidacy (§51.072 Texas Water Code):
- Be a United States citizen;
- Be 18 years of age;
- Be a resident citizen of the State of Texas, and either own land subject to taxation in the District or be a qualified voter within the District.
Potential candidates for the Board of Directors are encouraged to review See, which details certain conditions of disqualification for directors of water districts. Please refer to: sos.state.tx.us/elections/laws/candidacy.shtml for more information on Candidacy Filing for Public Office.
Director Terms:
Lower Brushy Creek Water Control and Improvement District is composed of five (5) Directors, elected at large. Each serve four (4) year terms and are elected by qualified voters of the District. To verify you own property within the district, search address on the Williamson County Appraisal District website and verify that you are paying taxes to Lower Brushy Creek.
Director Term Expiration Dates:
- May 2030 - 3 positions
- May 2028 - 2 positions
- May 2026 - 3 positions
Reporting:
Filing deadlines for Campaign Finance Reports(Instructions) are:
- 30-day pre-election report
- 8-day pre-election report
- 15th day after campaign treasurer appointment (Officeholder Only)
- Exceeded Modified Reporting Limit ($1,110)
- Runoff
- July 15th to terminate the campaign
Meetings
The Board of Directors holds regular meetings in the Conference Room at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce in Taylor, Texas. All meetings are open to the public.
Below you’ll find district meeting materials, including agendas, board packets, and meeting minutes (after approval). The most recent meetings are displayed first, with older records accessible by loading additional entries.
Meeting Archive
2026
January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting | Agenda and Board Packet
February 17, 2026 Regular Meeting | Agenda and Board Packet
March 16, 2026 Regular Meeting
April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting
June 8, 2026 Regular Meeting
August 3, 2026 Regular Meeting
September 9, 2026 Regular Meeting and Tax Hearing
October 19, 2026 Regular Meeting
December 7, 2026 Regular Meeting
2025
January 27, 2025 Regular Meeting - Agenda and Board Packet
February 17, 2025 Regular Meeting - Agenda and Board Packet
March 17, 2025 Regular Meeting - Agenda and Board Packet
June 2, 2025 Regular Meeting - Agenda and Board Packet
August 4, 2025 Regular Meeting - Agenda and Board Packet
September 10 Regular Meeting and Tax Hearing - Agenda and Board Packet Tax Hearing Notice
November 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda and Board Packet
December 15, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda and Board Packet
2024
November 18, 2024 Regular Meeting | Agenda and Board Packet
Oct. 18, 2024 Regular Meeting | Agenda and Board Packet
Sept. 9, 2024 Regular Meeting and Public Hearing on FY 25 Tax Rate and Budget | Agenda and Board Packet | Draft Budget
August 5, 2024 Regular Meeting | Agenda and Board Packet
June 2, 2024 Regular Meeting | Agenda and Board Packet
March 18, 2024 Regular Meeting | Agenda and Board Packet
February 19, 2024 Regular Meeting | Agenda and Board Packet
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER TO JAN. 22, 2024! January 15, 2024 Regular Meeting | Agenda and Board Packet
Property Taxes
Lower Brushy Creek WCID publishes adopted tax rates, notices, and hearing information in compliance with Texas Truth-in-Taxation requirements. Current and historical tax-related documents are available below for public review.
Budgets & Audit Reports
Annual budgets, financial statements, and audit reports are provided to demonstrate how district funds are allocated and managed each fiscal year. These records support financial transparency and responsible stewardship of public resources.
Policies & Manuals
The district maintains a number of policy documents and operational manuals that guide daily operations and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. These documents include, but are not limited to:
- Operation & Maintenance Manual
- Operation & Maintenance Guidelines
- Structure Area Easement Policy/Fencing and Grazing
- Encroachment Policy
- Ethics Policy
- Purchasing & Payments Policy
- Financial Investment Policy
- Directors Fees & Expenses
All current policy documents are available below for review and download.
Other Required Transparency Documents
This section includes additional documents the district is required to make available or that support public understanding of district operations, such as:
- Developer and Realtor Form - Notice To Purchaser
- Open Records Policy: Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, gives you the right to access government records; and an officer for public information and the officer’s agent may not ask why you want them. All government information is presumed to be available to the public. Certain exceptions may apply to the disclosure of the information. Governmental bodies shall promptly release requested information that is not confidential by law, either constitutional, statutory, or by judicial decision, or information for which an exception to disclosure has not been sought. For More Information, please visit the Texas Secretary of State sos.state.tx.us/records.shtml
These documents are updated as needed.
Need Assistance or Can’t Find a Document?
If you have questions about a specific record or need help locating a document, please visit our Contact page or email the district at info@lowerbrushycreekwcid.org.