SJRA Litigation Update
We would like to provide you with an update on the ongoing SJRA litigation. There have been several reports and opinions from various sources about the lawsuits in Montgomery County involving SJRA’s surface water facility. However, some of these reports have been inaccurate. While it is not possible to address all the issues or recount […]
SJRA Concedes in EDJA Legal Battle, Marking End of Case
Six years ago, SJRA filed the first of what became many lawsuits over the controversial Groundwater Reduction Plan (GRP) it imposed on Montgomery County water suppliers and their customers. SJRA filed that lawsuit in Austin, claiming the obscure Expedited Summary Judgment Act (EDJA) could be used to declare that its GRP Contracts could not be […]
SJRA Loses Another Case in Texas Court of Appeals
The Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, in Austin made a ruling against the SJRA regarding water tax contracts last Friday, July 22, 2022, marking yet another loss. This sets the stage for a trial in Montgomery County on whether the SJRA committed fraud in forcing water providers to sign the contracts. “It’s worth noting […]
Quadvest Completes Asset Sale
Quadvest has completed the previously announced sale of water and wastewater utility assets. This strategic transaction will provide Quadvest the firepower to continue to be the leader in providing utilities to the residential and commercial development communities in the greater Houston area. “Congratulations to all the hard-working people at Quadvest who made this strategic sale […]
SJRA Is Voting to Raise Your Water Rates Again – This Time by 20%
The SJRA (San Jacinto River Authority) is planning to raise their water rates in Montgomery County for fiscal year 2023 by 20%, which will go into effect in September 2022. Groundwater fees will increase from $2.88 per 1,000 gallons to $3.51 per 1,000 gallons (21% increase) while surface water fees will increase from $3.30 to […]
Texas Court of Appeals Rules SJRA Cannot Impose Water Tax on Cities
Earlier today, the Texas Court of Appeals Ninth District of Texas ruled that SJRA cannot impose a water tax on the cities of Conroe, Magnolia, and Splendora, citing the cities’ governmental immunity. The ruling also confirms that cities and MUDs are exempt to the rates the SJRA is charging related to the Groundwater Reduction Plan […]
Quadvest Asset Sale Will Fuel Strategic Growth
Quadvest is in the process of selling systems that are outside of our core operating area of Southeast Texas. This was a strategic business decision that will help fuel future growth for the company. “Quadvest continues to grow at a rapid rate. In the last five years, we have doubled our footprint, doubled our workforce […]
Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) Approved for Gulf Coast Aquifer System – Win for Water Utilities, Landowners, Water Users
On Wednesday, January 5, Groundwater Management Area 14 (GMA-14) approved the proposed desired future conditions (DFCs) for the Gulf Coast Aquifer System, which provides groundwater to the Greater Houston area. A significant addition in the DFCs is an optional subsidence metric. Adding language for measuring subsidence was a concern specifically for Montgomery County residents during […]
Quadvest Gives Back on Giving Tuesday 2021
On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, Quadvest will participate in Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving that unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Quadvest recognizes the importance of giving back to the communities we serve which is why this year, our Giving Tuesday campaign will support two […]
Federal Judge Rules SJRA Cannot Avoid Claims it Violated Federal Antitrust Laws
The San Jacinto River Authority has experienced numerous losses in the courts recently, but none may be as impactful as the Federal Court’s ruling on Friday, August 14th. U.S. District Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore’s ruling destroyed SJRA’s defenses, making it clear that SJRA must stand to account for its apparent violations of Federal Antitrust Laws. […]