NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING High Plains Underground Water Conservation District No. 1 (HPWD) is currently receiving public comments on proposed Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) for relevant aquifers in Groundwater Management Areas 1 & 2, under Chapter 36.108 of the Texas Water Code. The HPWD Board of Directors will also conduct a public hearing on the proposed DFCs on May 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the HPWD office, 2930 Avenue Q, Lubbock, TX. GMA # 1 includes the following water conservation districts: Hemphill County UWCD, HPWD, North Plains GCD, and Panhandle GCD. GMA # 2 includes the following water conservation districts: Garza County UWCD, HPWD, Llano Estacado UWCD, Mesa UWCD, Permian Basin UWCD, Sandy Land UWCD, and South Plains UWCD. A draft explanatory report of the proposed DFCs in both GMAs is available at www.hpwd.org/dfcs. A print copy is also available for review at the HPWD office in Lubbock. Comments about the proposed DFCs will be accepted by HPWD until 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2026. They can be mailed to the HPWD office, delivered during regular business hours, or emailed to dfccomments@hpwd.org April 19 2026 LACO0498887