District Mission
The Panola County Groundwater Conservation District was created in 2007 by the 80th Texas Legislature, with a directive to conserve, protect, and enhance Panola County's groundwater resources.
On November 6, 2007, the citizens of Panola County approved the formation of the District to protect and monitor the aquifer resources within the District.
The District is committed to managing and protecting groundwater resources within its jurisdiction and to working with other stakeholders to ensure a sustainable, high-quality, and cost-effective water supply for future generations.
The District will strive to develop, promote, and implement water conservation and management strategies to protect water resources for the benefit of the District's citizens, economy, and environment.
The preservation of this most valuable resource can be managed in a prudent and cost-effective manner through conservation, education, management, and rule implementation.
Any action taken by the District shall be upon full consideration and deference to the individual property rights of the citizens residing in the District.
Our Staff
Teresa Griffin
David Waldrop
Jeremy Green
Our Board of Directors
Danny Reed: Treasurer
Mike Pennington: President
John Burgess
Todd Malone: Vice President
Heath Hayes
Mike Roquemore
Ronny McMillan
VACANT
Charles Worley: Secretary
Election Information
The PCGCD Board of Directors consists of nine members. These nine Directors are elected by the voters of Panola County and serve a four-year term.
The district observes the same four precincts as the Panola County Commissioners Court, with one at-large position.
Elections are held in November of even-numbered years, and a director may serve consecutive terms.
Secretary of State Elections Division: Candidacy Requirements
Secretary of State Elections Division: Application for General Election Ballot
Upcoming Election of Directors
Date: November 3, 2026
Directors with Terms Expiring in 2026
Director Precinct #1 Mike Pennington
Director Precinct #2 Todd Malone
Director Precinct #3 Mike Roquemore
Director Precinct #4 Cory Turner
Director At-Large Charles Worley
Important Links
Certification of Unopposed Candidates & Order of Cancellation, November 5, 2024 Election
District Order Of Election, Voting Dates & Locations 2024
District Notice of Deadline for Filing Application for Place on the Ballot
Election Requirements
To be eligible for election as a director, an individual must meet the following requirements:
Be a registered voter in the precinct they seek to represent
Be at least 18 years old
Be a U.S. citizen
Have been a resident of the State of Texas for at least 12 months
Have been a resident of the district for at least 6 months prior to the regular candidate filing deadline, which is 78 days before election day
Not be totally or partially mentally incapacitated
Not have been convicted of a felony, unless pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities
