Notice of Logic and Accuracy Testing | Aviso de Prueba de Lógica y Precisión | Thông Báo Kiểm Tra Độ Chính Xác Và Logic

NOTICE OF LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTING

DOWDELL PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the logic and accuracy test of the electronic voting equipment to be used in the May 2, 2026 election conducted by Dowdell Public Utility District will be held for the purpose of ensuring that such equipment will accurately count the votes cast for all offices and on all measures.

Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location:

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

This test is open to the public.


AVISO DE PRUEBA DE LÓGICA Y PRECISIÓN

DISTRITO DE SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS DOWDELL

SE NOTIFICA POR LA PRESENTE que la prueba de lógica y precisión del equipo de votación electrónica que se utilizará en la elección del 2 de mayo de 2026 se llevará a cabo con el propósito de asegurar que dicho equipo contará con precisión los votos emitidos para todos los cargos y medidas.

Fecha: 16 de abril de 2026
Hora: 10:00 a.m.

Lugar:

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

Esta prueba está abierta al público.


THÔNG BÁO KIỂM TRA ĐỘ CHÍNH XÁC VÀ LOGIC

KHU TIỆN ÍCH CÔNG CỘNG DOWDELL

THÔNG BÁO rằng việc kiểm tra logic và độ chính xác của thiết bị bỏ phiếu điện tử sẽ được sử dụng trong cuộc bầu cử ngày 2 tháng 5 năm 2026 sẽ được tiến hành nhằm đảm bảo thiết bị này đếm chính xác tất cả các phiếu bầu cho mọi chức vụ và nội dung biểu quyết.

Ngày: 16 tháng 4 năm 2026
Thời gian: 10:00 sáng

Địa điểm:

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

Việc kiểm tra này mở cửa cho công chúng.

Notice of Election | Aviso de Elección | Thông Báo Bầu Cử

(A political subdivision of the State of Texas, located in Harris County, Texas)
(Una subdivisión política del Estado de Texas, ubicada en el Condado de Harris, Texas)
(Một phân khu chính trị của Tiểu bang Texas, tọa lạc tại Quận Harris, Texas)

TO THE RESIDENT, QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF DOWDELL PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT:
A LOS ELECTORES RESIDENTES CALIFICADOS DEL DISTRITO DE SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS DE DOWDELL:
GỬI ĐẾN CÁC CỬ TRI ĐỦ ĐIỀU KIỆN CƯ TRÚ TRONG KHU TIỆN ÍCH CÔNG CỘNG DOWDELL:

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.

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una elección dentro del Distrito de Servicios Públicos de Dowdell (el “Distrito”) el 2 de mayo de 2026, de conformidad con una orden debidamente adoptada por la Junta Directiva del Distrito.

XIN THÔNG BÁO rằng một cuộc bầu cử sẽ được tổ chức trong Khu Tiện Ích Công Cộng Dowdell (“Khu”) vào ngày 2 tháng 5 năm 2026, theo một lệnh đã được Hội Đồng Quản Trị của Khu thông qua hợp lệ.


1. PURPOSE OF ELECTION
1. PROPÓSITO DE LA ELECCIÓN
1. MỤC ĐÍCH CUỘC BẦU CỬ

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.

PROPOSICIÓN A – LA EMISIÓN DE BONOS PARA INSTALACIONES DE PARQUES Y RECREACIÓN

ESTO ES UN AUMENTO DE IMPUESTOS; la emisión de bonos por $20,000,000 para instalaciones de parques y recreación, y la imposición de impuestos ad valorem suficientes para pagar el capital y los intereses de los bonos.

ĐỀ XUẤT A – PHÁT HÀNH TRÁI PHIẾU CHO CƠ SỞ CÔNG VIÊN VÀ GIẢI TRÍ

ĐÂY LÀ MỘT VIỆC TĂNG THUẾ; phát hành trái phiếu trị giá $20,000,000 cho cơ sở công viên và giải trí, và áp dụng thuế bất động sản đủ để trả tiền gốc và lãi của trái phiếu.


2. ELECTION DAY POLLING PLACE
2. LUGAR DE VOTACIÓN EL DÍA DE LA ELECCIÓN
2. ĐỊA ĐIỂM BỎ PHIẾU NGÀY BẦU CỬ

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:

La votación el Día de la Elección se llevará a cabo el 2 de mayo de 2026, de 7:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m., en el siguiente lugar:

Việc bỏ phiếu vào Ngày Bầu Cử sẽ diễn ra vào ngày 2 tháng 5 năm 2026, từ 7:00 sáng đến 7:00 tối, tại địa điểm sau:

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


3. EARLY VOTING
3. VOTACIÓN ANTICIPADA
3. BỎ PHIẾU SỚM

Early Voting Location / Lugar de votación anticipada / Địa điểm bỏ phiếu sớm:

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

Dates and Hours / Fechas y horarios / Ngày và giờ:

  • April 20-24, 2026: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • April 27-28, 2026: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • 20-24 de abril de 2026: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • 27-28 de abril de 2026: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • 20-24 tháng 4 năm 2026: 8:00 sáng – 5:00 chiều
  • 27-28 tháng 4 năm 2026: 8:00 sáng – 5:00 chiều

4. VOTING BY MAIL
4. VOTACIÓN POR CORREO
4. BỎ PHIẾU QUA THƯ

Early Voting Clerk: Christopher Kotran, Early Voting Clerk for the District

Funcionario de votación anticipada: Christopher Kotran, Secretario de Votación Anticipada del Distrito

Thư ký bỏ phiếu sớm: Christopher Kotran, Thư Ký Bỏ Phiếu Sớm của Khu

Applications for ballot by mail shall be sent to:

Las solicitudes de boleta por correo deberán enviarse a:

Đơn xin bỏ phiếu qua thư phải được gửi đến:

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

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

También pueden entregarse mediante transportista común o contratado a:

Cũng có thể gửi qua dịch vụ chuyển phát đến:

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

Applications may also be submitted by email to:

También pueden enviarse por correo electrónico a:

Cũng có thể gửi qua email đến:

taylor@goodallpllc.com (designated agent for the Early Voting Clerk)
taylor@goodallpllc.com (agente designado del Secretario de Votación Anticipada)
taylor@goodallpllc.com (đại diện được chỉ định của Thư Ký Bỏ Phiếu Sớm)

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

Las solicitudes deben recibirse a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 21 de abril de 2026.

Đơn phải được nhận trước 5:00 chiều ngày 21 tháng 4 năm 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.

Para ser válida, una solicitud enviada por correo electrónico también debe enviarse por correo y recibirse por el Secretario de Votación Anticipada a más tardar el cuarto día hábil después de recibirse el correo electrónico.

Để có hiệu lực, đơn gửi qua email cũng phải được gửi qua thư và được Thư Ký Bỏ Phiếu Sớm nhận không muộn hơn ngày làm việc thứ tư sau khi nhận email.


5. ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE
5. ELEGIBILIDAD PARA VOTAR
5. ĐIỀU KIỆN BỎ PHIẾU

All resident, qualified electors of the District are entitled to vote.

Todos los electores residentes calificados del Distrito tienen derecho a votar.

Tất cả các cử tri cư trú đủ điều kiện của Khu đều có quyền bỏ phiếu.

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

El documento de información para votantes relacionado con la Proposición A está disponible en la oficina del Distrito y en su sitio web.

Tài liệu thông tin cử tri liên quan đến Đề Xuất A có sẵn tại văn phòng của Khu và trên trang web của Khu.


ISSUED BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS / EMITIDO POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DIRECTIVA / ĐƯỢC BAN HÀNH THEO LỆNH CỦA HỘI ĐỒNG QUẢN TRỊ

Jerry Nelson
President, Board of Directors / Presidente de la Junta Directiva / Chủ Tịch Hội Đồng Quản Trị

Voter Information Document

DOWDELL PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
VOTER INFORMATION DOCUMENT
May 2, 2026 Bond Election

Election Date: May 2, 2026

PROPOSITION A – THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
THIS IS A TAX INCREASE

The issuance of $20,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of bonds for park and recreational facilities, and the levy of ad valorem taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.

Maximum Interest Rate: Not to exceed the maximum rate authorized by law.

Estimated Tax Impact:

Based on a certified taxable value of $1,368,700,102 and estimated annual debt service of $1,490,987:

  • Estimated Debt Service Tax Rate: $0.011 per $100 valuation
  • Estimated Annual Impact on Average Home ($313,698): $34.18
Outstanding Debt Information:
  • Principal: $87,315,000
  • Estimated Remaining Interest: ~$75,000,000
  • Total Principal and Interest: ~$162,315,000
Estimated Total Debt if Approved:
  • Principal: $20,000,000
  • Estimated Interest: $17,274,675
  • Total Debt Service: $37,274,675

This document is posted in compliance with Texas Election Code §1251.052 and will remain posted through election day.

Town Hall Meeting: April 15, 2026 at 6 PM

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

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

Get Ready for the 2026 Dowdell PUD Earth Day Art Contest!

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!


¡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!

New Billing System and Online Customer Portal Now Live!

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.

Dowdell Public Utility District

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:

Sign Up for the District’s Alert System

The District has implemented an email and text alert system for the residents of Dowdell Public Utility District. This system is designed to keep you informed of issues related to the District in a quick and timely manner. You may receive messages in either email or text alert format, or both, related to the water service in the District, drainage and sewer related topics, and other news that is relevant to the District.

The email alerts that you may receive will contain the majority of the relevant information and may occasionally direct you back to the District’s website for more details.

Text message notifications will contain a short amount of information with a link back to the District’s website where the remainder of the information can be viewed.

These notifications are a great way to stay up to date on news and issues within the District and we highly encourage you to sign up and share this information with your neighbors.

To sign up for email and text notifications, please click here to visit the sign up page.