Harris Galveston Subsidence District https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Joint Regulatory Plan Review Home When does a groundwater well need a permit? HGSD Permitting Portal I’ve had a well for many years. Why am I just now being required to get a permit? How much groundwater will be authorized for my permit? How will I know when to renew my permit? Office Closure – April 3, 2026 for Good Friday What are the consequences of subsidence? How can subsidence be stopped? What is HGSD doing to stop subsidence? What is subsidence? Water Conservation Grant Project – Gulf Coast Water Authority What are Series B Credits? How do I access the Portal? What are Series A Credits? What are Over-Conversion Credits? What is a disincentive fee? About the District Can I buy Series A groundwater credits? Transition from Conventional Surveying to GPS Technology GPS Measurement Method When should I use the Portal? What forms are available in the Portal? Will mail-in forms and in-person applications still be accepted? Financial Reporting Contact Us Legislative Authority TWARMF Awards HGSD with Outstanding Record in Liability Award Meeting and Hearing Information Annual Report Submittal via Online Portal Temporarily Disabled Annual Groundwater Report Public Hearing on April 30, 2026 Rules Board of Directors New Well Registration Application District Research Leadership Team New Study! Evaluation of Subsidence Impacts Within The Spring Creek Watershed Careers Schedule of Fees Permitting Specialist I HGSD Research – Spring Creek Watershed Annual Groundwater Reports Office Closure – Due to Inclement Weather on January 26, 2026 Annual Pumpage Reports are Due on January 31, 2026 Compliance Sponsorship Rate Increase Effective January 1, 2026 Now Hiring – Geoscientist Annual Pumpage Report School Program