Author: HCMUD 238

Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 238 (HCMUD 238) serves multiple subdivisions, including Barkers Ridge, Lake Ridge, and Oak Ridge, with water, wastewater, and drainage services. Established in 1982, the district has consistently improved infrastructure, reduced tax burdens, and maintained high service standards.

Key Highlights

• Infrastructure:
  • Ongoing projects include surface water conversion, generator replacements, and GIS upgrades.
• Financials:
  • Tax rate reduced from $0.74/$100 in 2012 to $0.396/$100 in 2025.
  • Maintained an “A+” bond rating and paid off $1.5M in bonds.
• Flood Control: Proactive silt mitigation and collaboration with Harris County Flood Control.
• Water Source Transition: Working with WHCRWA to meet state-mandated surface water usage targets (60% by 2025).

Accomplishments

• Reduced tax burden for 13 consecutive years.
• Maintained homestead exemptions (10% for residents, additional for seniors/disabled).
• Completed fire hydrant testing, GIS upgrades, and winter freeze preparedness.

For More Details

For comprehensive information, including district maps, projects, and billing rates, please refer to the full HCMUD 238 District Update (PDF).

Public Involvement

Residents are invited to attend monthly board meetings held on the fourth Tuesday at 1 PM (17332 Groeschke Road, Houston, TX 77084).

With the latest snow forecast for Tuesday, Best Trash will be closed for regular operations tomorrow.

Please see the revised schedule below for the tentative schedule for the rest of the week.

• Monday: We will run a regular service day.
• Tuesday: Closed.
• Wednesday: Delayed start.
• Thursday: Delayed start.

Note: If the landfills close due to inclement weather, we cannot run our routes on those day(s).

The guidelines are subject to change depending on the actual weather conditions.

If we are unable to run our routes on your scheduled service day, your pick-up will be on the next scheduled service day.

If plants die due to the weather, they will be considered storm debris and handled accordingly.

Best wishes, and be safe.

The District’s 2024 updates are now available, including:

• an updated district map;
• district facts;
• accomplishments;
• engineering and other district projects;
• history of surface water and subsidence;
• information on sourcing and rates for surface water;
• current district consultants;
• director’s duties; and
• district mission statement

2024 District Update (PDF)