2025 MUD Tax Rate
By now you have received your 2025 MUD tax bill.
Based on analysis of the District’s spend and the adopted budget for 2026, the Board of Directors proposed a 2025 MUD tax of .5173 per $100 of assessed value, the same as the 2024 tax rate, during the September board meeting. The proposed rate notice was published in the Chronicle and on the District’s website for a 30 day public comment period. The 2025 tax rate was adopted during the October board meeting.
Question: Since the District kept the 2025 MUD tax rate the same as the 2024 MUD tax rate, then why is my bill higher than last year??
Answer: Great question. The Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) is the culprit. If your 2025 appraisal was higher than 2024 and you did not protest your appraisal, you protested but your adjusted appraisal did not significantly reduce your original appraisal, or your protest was denied by HCAD, then your 2025 MUD tax may be higher than last year.
The District has no control over HCAD appraisals and the same applies to your combined Harris County and or Klein School tax bill.
For more information on appraisals, click here for HCAD website.
Reclaim Irrigation Update
The MUD’s reclaim irrigation system has been up and running since September 1st. The system is remotely monitored by Hines Inc., formerly Masuen LLC, and managed on site by the District’s landscaper, Brian Gardens.
For the month of October, 1,788,011 gallons of reclaimed water was used to irrigate MUD and POA common areas replacing treated water previously used for irrigation saving the POA $4,577 and the MUD $4,445. Both are significant savings to the POA and MUD budgets.
The MUD met with the NHCRWA reclaim irrigation committee on November 6th to present the construction costs and 1st and 2nd month’s reclaim water usage. The RWA will use those numbers to calculate a one time construction incentive credit to be paid to the MUD and the monthly reclaim water fee credit.
Detention Pond Green-spaces
Question: What’s the purpose of the fence stretched across the concrete swale in the Terravista DP?
Answer: Good question. A lot of trash flows into the DP and accumulates on the catch racks in the concrete outfall on the west end of the DP to prevent it from flowing into Spring Creek Gulley.
These racks must periodically be cleaned of the trash requiring a 2 man via a shaft because it’s considered an OSHA confined space. To eliminate that expense, a section of hog fence was stretched across the swale before the outfall to catch the majority of the trash before it ends up in the outfall space. Now the District’s lawn service clears the trash saving the District money.
Green Elm Lift Station Update
Repairs and upgrades are progressing and on schedule. Work is expected to last another couple of months before wrapping up. The District thanks you for your patience during this time.
Are you using “Eye on Water”?
The District encourages each resident to monitor the amount of water you use by downloading the EyeOnWater app.
For more information on understanding your water bill, available tools for tracking your usage, and helpful water conversation tips, click here for District Website.
Monthly Board Meetings
Your Board invites you to attend our monthly meetings to learn what is happening in the District. As a resident, your input is always the first item on the agenda.
Regular monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month, at the clubhouse (unless otherwise stated) and start promptly at 6pm. Agendas are posted on the District website no later than 3 days prior to the meeting.
The District’s Emergency Broadcast Messaging System
The District wants to “thank” all the residents who have signed up for our Emergency Broadcast Messaging System. The District will broadcast messages to communicate critical events affecting the District’s water/sewer operation to residents in real time. The system is also used to communicate periodic routine updates and information to residents.
If you have not signed up, please add alerts@tnwmud.org and +1 (682) 356-5083 to your email and mobile phone contact lists.
The District does not post on social media!
District Website
The District’s website is a great source of information for everything happening in the District. Check out the District’s website by clicking here. If you don’t find what you are looking for online or have questions about anything in this article, please email the District at tnw.mud@gmail.com. You will always receive a prompt, accurate, and honest reply!
Your Terranova West Board of Directors
- Tom Lovell, President, Park/Greenspaces Oversight, current term ends 5/2027
- Rob Sorensen, Vice President, Water Plant/GenSet Oversight, current term ends 5/2027
- Shyanne Meekins, Treasurer/Assistant Secretary, current term ends 5/2029
- Nannette Burrage, Secretary, Web Oversight, current term ends 5/2029
- George Hatfield, At Large, current term ends 5/2027