To manage, conserve, and protect the natural resources of the Lavaca Basin in a responsible manner that provides opportunities for growth and benefits the public.
The initial voting members of the LRWPG include the initial coordinating body appointed by the TWDB plus the additional voting members appointed by the initial coordinating body to ensure adequate representation of the interest comprising the LRWPG stated in Texas Water Code §16.053(c) and other interest determined by the LRWPG. Voting members are added or removed as necessary to represent the interest for which a member is sought and is willing to participate in the regional water planning process.
Phillip S. Spenrath, Wharton County Judge
Counties, Wharton County
Chairman, Executive Committee
Neil Hudgins
GCDs, Wharton County
Vice Chair, Executive Committee
Patrick Brzozowski, Lavaca-Navidad River Authority
River Authorities, Jackson County
Secretary, Executive Committee
Jim Coleman, Jackson Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Electric Service, Jackson County
Executive Committee
Marie Day
Industries, Lavaca County
Executive Committee
Jack Maloney, City of Yoakum (retired)
Municipalities, Lavaca County
Executive Committee
Ed Weinheimer, El Campo pharmacy owner and attorney
Small Business, Wharton County
Executive Committee
Open Position
Water Utilities, Jackson County
Stephen Cooper
Agricultural, Wharton County
Lee Hafernick
Agricultural, Jackson County
Bart J McBeth
Agricultural, Lavaca County
James Migl, City of Hallettsville
Municipalities, Lavaca County
Vance Mitchell, Mitchell Cattle Company
Agricultural, Jackson County
Richard Ottis, Rice Belt Warehouse
Industries, Wharton County
Edward Pustka, County Commissioner
Counties, Lavaca County
Robert Shoemate, Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Environmental, Jackson County
Michael Skalicky, Texana Groundwater District
Water Districts, Jackson County
Jill Sklar, County Judge
Counties, Jackson County
Grace Ward, City of Hallettsville
Public, Lavaca County
Open Position
Small Business, Lavaca County