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.
NOTICE: 2026 LAWCID TAX RATE HEARING
The LAWCID Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 LAWCID tax rate.
At the recent meeting, the board discussed a proposed LAWCID tax rate reduction and approved that for consideration at a public hearing on 8/14/26 @ 11:00am at the Colmesniel Community Center
A copy of the notice may be found HERE
2026 LAWCID Meeting Schedule
August 10, 2026
September 14, 2026 (Tax Hearing)
December 7, 2026