The District is authorized by Texas Water Code Chapter 51and is located 1.8 miles southeast of Colmesneil in Tyler County, Texas.

President: Mic Comley

Vice President: Christian Wilson

Treasurer:  Ken Knezick

Secretary:  Shelly Parsley

Investment Officer: Claudia Hamilton

Board of Directors

MISSION

The mission of the Lake Amanda Water Control and Improvement District No.1 ("LAWCID") is to repair, rebuild, and maintain the  Lake Amanda dam. The District will allocate the costs of such maintenance and repairs among the District's property owners in a fair and equitable manner. The District will restore and improve the water quality of the waters in the lower Neches River and will endeavor to continually improve the water quality of Lake Amanda going forward.The District will maintain and care for the Lake Amanda dam and its boundary in an environmentally friendly manner and conduct its business with openness, honesty and integrity.

Meetings are held at the
Colmesniel Community Center
300 FM Road 256, Colmesneil, TX 75938
Time of meetings: 11:00am

       2025 LAWCID TAX RATE APPROVED

The LAWCID Board of Directors conducted a public hearing on the proposed 2025 LAWCID tax rate on 9/15/25.  The proposed tax rate was approved.  A copy of the 2025 tax rate may be found here.

2026 LAWCID Meeting Schedule

     February 16, 2026
     May 11, 2026
     August 10, 2026
     September 14, 2026 (Tax Hearing)
     December 7, 2026

            2026 NOTICE OF ELECTION

The LAWCID Board of Directors will conduct an election for two positions on the board of directors on May 2, 2026.

More information may be found here