High Plains Underground Water Conservation District (HPWD) is governed by a five-member Board of Directors elected to serve a four-year term by voters in their respective District Director precincts.

Some of the Directors’ responsibilities include: setting District goals, developing a management plan, adopting/approving an annual budget, setting an annual tax rate to fund the budget, and approving water well permits in accordance with District rules.

Appointment to Fill a Vacancy for Precinct 5 District Director

The November 5, 2024 election for District Director Precincts 3 & 4 is cancelled.

Map of HPWD Board of Director Precincts

Board candidates must reside within their respective District Director’s Precinct in order to be eligible for the office.

• Precinct 1: The portion of Crosby County within HPWD, all of Lubbock County, and all of Lynn County. (Next election in November 2026)
• Precinct 2: All of Cochran County, the portion of Hockley County within HPWD, and all of Lamb County. (Next election in November 2026)
• Precinct 3: All of Bailey County, the portion of Castro County within HPWD, and all of Parmer County. (Next election in November 2028)
• Precinct 4: The portions of Armstrong, Deaf Smith, Potter, and Randall Counties within HPWD (Next election in November 2028)
• Precinct 5: The portion of Floyd County within HPWD, all of Hale County, and all of Swisher County. (Next election in November 2026)