Dowdell Public Utility District

Dowdell Public Utility District (the “District”) will host a Town Hall Meeting to provide information and answer questions from the public regarding the upcoming May 2, 2026 bond election relating to park and recreational facilities.

The meeting will be held as follows:
Date: April 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location:
Klein ISD Multicenter
7500 Farm to Market 2920, Spring, Texas 77379

Members of the public are invited to attend. District representatives will be available to provide factual information regarding the proposed bond election and to respond to questions.

This notice is for informational purposes only.

Issued by Dowdell Public Utility District.

NOTICE OF ELECTION
DOWDELL PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT

(A political subdivision of the State of Texas, located in Harris County, Texas)

TO THE RESIDENT, QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF DOWDELL PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held within Dowdell Public Utility District (the “District”) on May 2, 2026, in accordance with an order duly entered by the Board of Directors of the District.

1. PURPOSE OF ELECTION

PROPOSITION A – THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

THIS IS A TAX INCREASE; the issuance of $20,000,000 bonds for park and recreational facilities, and the levy of ad valorem taxes sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the bonds.

2. ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACE

Election Day voting shall be conducted on May 2, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the following location:

• Dowdell Water Plant No. 4
  7501½ Spring Stuebner Road, Tomball, Texas 77375

3. EARLY VOTING

Early Voting Location:

• Dowdell Water Plant No. 4
  7501½ Spring Stuebner Road, Tomball, Texas 77375

Dates and Hours:

• April 20–24, 2026: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• April 27–28, 2026: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

4. VOTING BY MAIL

Early Voting Clerk: Christopher Kotran

Applications for ballot by mail shall be sent by mail to:

• Dowdell Early Voting Clerk
  P.O. Box 22149, Houston, Texas 77277

Applications may also be delivered by common or contract carrier to:

• 480 Wildwood Forest Drive, Suite 140, The Woodlands, Texas 77380

Applications may also be submitted by email to: taylor@goodallpllc.com

Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2026.

To be effective, an application submitted by email must also be submitted by mail and received by the Early Voting Clerk not later than the fourth business day after the email is received.

5. ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE

All resident, qualified electors of the District may vote.

The voter information document relating to Proposition A is available at the District’s office and on the District’s website.

ISSUED BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Jerry Nelson
President, Board of Directors

Celebrate Earth Day 2026 with the Dowdell PUD Art Contest!

Celebrate Earth Day 2026 with the Dowdell PUD Art Contest!

Calling all young artists in our community! The Dowdell Public Utility District is excited to announce the 2026 Annual Earth Day Art Contest, centered around the important theme of water conservation. Students in grades K–5 are invited to create and submit one original artwork that clearly illustrates how we can protect and preserve our precious water resources.

Participants will have the chance to win ribbons, medallions, and gift cards, with school-level and district-wide awards up for grabs. Each student who enters will receive a participation ribbon. Each grade within a school will be judged and awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons. All first-place winners will be judged for Best of School and will receive an additional 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place award for Best of their school. All 1st Place Best of School winners will then compete for the Overall Art Contest champion, with prizes including Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medallions and gift cards to Hobby Lobby or Michael’s worth $250, $125, and $75 respectively.

Whether your child attends a local school or is homeschooled, this is a wonderful opportunity to engage with Earth Day and highlight the value of water stewardship through art. Allowed media include paint, pen and pencil, or magic markers (no crayons). Art must not exceed 8.5 x 11 inches. A written statement by the student explaining water conservation and how their art illustrates it is required.

For full contest rules, prize details, and the official entry form (which must be completed in full), please download the PDF below. Submissions are due by Wednesday, April 1, 2026, by 12:00 pm (noon) at your school. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (Earth Day). All entries become the property of Dowdell PUD and will not be returned.

📥 Click here to download the rules and entry form.

Let’s inspire the next generation to care for our planet—one brushstroke at a time!

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¡Celebra el Día de la Tierra 2026 con el Concurso de Arte de Dowdell PUD!

¡Celebra el Día de la Tierra 2026 con el Concurso de Arte de Dowdell PUD!

¡Llamando a todos los jóvenes artistas de nuestra comunidad! El Distrito de Servicios Públicos de Dowdell se complace en anunciar el Concurso Anual de Arte del Día de la Tierra 2026, centrado en el importante tema de la conservación del agua. Invitamos a estudiantes de los grados K–5 a crear y enviar una obra de arte original que ilustre claramente cómo podemos proteger y preservar nuestro valioso recurso hídrico.

Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de ganar cintas, medallas y tarjetas de regalo, con premios a nivel escolar y distrital. Cada estudiante que participe recibirá una cinta de participación. Cada curso dentro de un centro será evaluado y se otorgarán cintas de 1º, 2º y 3º puesto. Todos los ganadores del primer puesto serán juzgados como Mejor del Colegio y recibirán un premio adicional de 1º, 2º o 3º puesto al Mejor de su centro. Todos los ganadores del 1º Puesto Mejor del Colegio competirán por el ganador del Concurso de Arte General, con premios que incluyen Medallas de Oro, Plata y Bronce y tarjetas regalo para Hobby Lobby o Michael’s por valor de $250, $125 y $75 respectivamente.

Ya sea que tu hijo asista a una escuela local o sea educado en casa, esta es una excelente oportunidad para participar en el Día de la Tierra y destacar el valor del cuidado del agua a través del arte. Los medios permitidos incluyen pintura, bolígrafo y lápiz, o rotuladores artísticos (no se permiten ceras). La obra no debe exceder 8,5 x 11 pulgadas. Se requiere una declaración escrita por el estudiante que explique la conservación del agua y cómo su arte la ilustra.

Para consultar las reglas completas del concurso, los detalles de los premios y el formulario de inscripción oficial (que debe completarse en su totalidad), descarga el PDF a continuación. Las entregas se aceptarán hasta el miércoles 1 de abril de 2026, a las 12:00 pm (mediodía) en tu escuela. Los ganadores se anunciarán el miércoles 22 de abril de 2026 (Día de la Tierra). Todas las obras pasarán a ser propiedad del Distrito de Servicios Públicos de Dowdell y no serán devueltas.

📥 Haz clic aquí para descargar las reglas y el formulario de inscripción.

¡Inspiremos a la próxima generación a cuidar nuestro planeta—pincelada a pincelada!

MMIA, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful transition to Starnik’s billing system and the launch of our new online customer portal.

Please watch for an email on Thursday, December 4, 2025 around 1pm, from WaterDistrict-MMIA@starnik.net with instructions to create an account on the online portal. The email will provide an encrypted security code only provided via the “register now” link or on your bill. Please note, your “register now” link is unique to your account and cannot be shared for others to enroll.

If you were previously enrolled in automatic payments, please note that you will need to make this month’s payment manually and reenroll for automatic payments through the new portal.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition.

The mission of the Dowdell Public Utility District is to be a leader in providing a safe and reliable water supply with excellent customer service at the lowest cost possible in an environmentally responsible manner.

Services Provided by Dowdell PUD:

• Drainage
• Patrol/Security (via a contract with Precinct 4 Constables)
• Sewage
• Water

Through Dowdell PUD’s website you can easily find links to the following services:

• Setup New Water Service
• Pay Your Water Bill
• How to Read a Water Meter
• Cancel Water Service
• Pay Tax Bill