Now Hiring – Permitting Specialist I
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District is seeking applicants for our latest career opportunity, Permitting Specialist I. The Permitting Specialist I position implements the regulatory [...]
Office Closure – November 27 – 28, 2025 for Thanksgiving
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025 through Friday, November 28, 2025 in observance of Thanksgiving. The office [...]
District’s E-Newsletter for November 2025 is Available Now!
The District's biannual e-newsletter was sent out this morning, including the latest news and updates from HGSD. Click here to [...]
HGSD Recognized in TAGD’s Monthly Feature
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District (HGSD) was featured in the monthly feature of Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts' (TAGD) "The Water Table." This feature [...]
Office Closure – November 11, 2025 for Veterans Day
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. The office will reopen under normal [...]
50th Anniversary Celebration
In 1975, the Texas Legislature established the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District to safeguard the lives and property of residents in Harris and Galveston counties [...]
HGSD Featured on H2O and Beyond Podcast
Check out the latest H2O AND BEYOND podcast episode to learn about subsidence in the greater Houston area! The episode features HGSD's General [...]
Office Closure – September 1, 2025 for Labor Day
The Harris-Galveston Subsidence District will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. The office will reopen under normal [...]
2024-2025 Water Conservation School Program Review
We are excited to share that our Water Conservation School Program, H2O Lab!, was implemented in 276 schools, serving nearly 28,000 students, for [...]
New Publication! A Century of Groundwater and Land Subsidence Studies in the Greater Houston Region
We are proud to share our latest collaborative publication, “A Century (1906-2024) of Groundwater and Land Subsidence Studies in the Greater Houston Region.” [...]