Summary of the Lake Conroe Association (LCA) Townhall and Annual General Meeting January 16, 2026

Annual General Meeting Overview

The meeting discussed administrative matters related to the organization’s annual general meeting, which is held on the third Friday of January. Kevin Lacy, LCA President explained that

the meeting is divided into two parts: the annual general meeting, which involves counting

ballots and ratifying reports, and a town hall meeting. He also mentioned that the organization is

a 501c3 charity and a state-charted entity with a voting threshold of $100 annual contribution for

voting members. Kevin noted that the organization relies on donations as its only source of

revenue.

Lake Conroe Management LCA Concerns

Kevin discussed the Lake Conroe Association’s (LCA) mission to protect lake resources and its

50-year history. He highlighted concerns about the San Jacinto River Authority’s (SJRA)

management of lake levels in 2024, expressed a current lack of trust due to their recent actions

and called for increased transparency. Kevin presented data on historical lake levels and flooding

events, emphasizing that significant downstream flooding has only occurred twice in 50 years:

during Hurricane Harvey and the 1994 floods. He also described the role of the LCA’s board

members and volunteers, noting that they rely on volunteer technical expertise to carry out their

work.

Lake Conroe Water Release Critique

Kevin discussed the Lake Houston water level situation and the impact of releases from Lake

Conroe. He explained that Lake Conroe contributed only 12-16% of the water flows during

Hurricane Harvey that caused flooding in the Lake Houston area. The entire West Fork river

which included Lake Conroe flows contributed about 35%. Kevin criticized the City of Houston

and SJRA for misrepresenting the effectiveness of lowering Lake Conroe’s water level in

reducing downstream flooding. He highlighted that there is no authorization for lowering the

lake for that purpose and that the regulators are not enforcing their own rules. Kevin also

mentioned that the SJRA has been paying a reservation fee to the City of Houston to reserve

their allocated water for potential SJRA use, but this water has yet to be used and at significant

cumulative cost to SJRA customers.

Lake Houston Water Flows and Water Permits Analysis

Kevin presented a detailed analysis of water usage in the Lake Houston area, arguing that the

City of Houston is wasting water by requesting releases from Lake Conroe when there is

sufficient supply from other sources. Kevin also explained that the current water release rates

(previously at 700 cfs and now at 2000 cfs) are physically too large and impossible to use formunicipal purposes, as evidenced by the proportional flow diagrams. He noted that the City of Houston cannot provide physical use evidence or customer receipts for the Lake Conroe water

they claim to use, and that the annual filing of water use reports claiming it is used could be a

false state report which could be a criminal offense if proven. When any Lake Conroe water

arrives at Lake Houston there is no way to segregate it or divert it for use and typically anywhere

from twice to twelve times the volumes of the LC water is being discharged to the Gulf.

Lake Management Protocol Dispute

Kevin discussed the history of lake lowering protocols and issues with the City of Houston’s

management of water releases in 2024. He explained how the city failed to abide by the 2024

agreement, leading to a June unnecessary lake lowering that violated written protocols. The

situation escalated to a LCA breach of agreement complaint, which the CoH responded to by

claiming the right to release water whenever they wanted. Despite negotiations in December

2024, no new agreement was reached for 2025 or 2026. A new technical study is currently

underway by the CoH and SJRA to assess the effectiveness of lake lowering. It is very unclear

how it will refute the previous studies that conclude lowering Lake Conroe is ineffective.

Lake Houston Flood Management Challenges

Kevin discussed the challenges of managing Lake Houston’s water levels, highlighting the

political shortcomings and lack of progress on flood mitigation projects. He emphasized that the

1960 bridge acts as an unintended dam, exacerbating flooding issues. Kevin also criticized the

City of Houston’s management of water resources, pointing out that promised projects, such as

Lake Houston Spillway Dam expansion, has been significantly delayed and no other projects

except dredging have been initiated. He suggested that the SJRA decisions for flood control

should be protecting residents’ lives and property on Lake Conroe first, rather than being

influenced by politics or profits, especially when technical studies show no effectiveness from

lowering Lake Conroe for downstream flood mitigation.

Lake Conroe Flood Control Challenges

The meeting focused on the ongoing issues with Lake Conroe’s flood control management,

where Kevin discussed the challenges posed by three bureaucratic agencies: the City of Houston,

SJRA, and TCEQ. They highlighted how, in the LCA view, TCEQ has been complicit in

allowing problematic water management practices to continue, despite evidence suggesting these

actions are ineffective and potentially wasteful. It was suggested by the audience that there is a

need for a clear and simplified message to educate the public and political leaders about the

situation, with plans to present new concerning documents to the SJRA Board and constituents.

They also emphasized the importance of political support, noting that certain officials have been

supportive of their efforts.

Improving Flood Management Communication

The meeting focused on concerns about flood management and communication issues with the

San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA). Kevin and others expressed frustration that the SJRA had

not provided advance notice of potential flooding. The group discussed the need for better

monitoring and technology implementation, particularly regarding water levels and storm

predictions. They also addressed the lack of transparency and communication from the SJRA,

emphasizing the importance of public awareness and involvement in addressing these issues. The

participants planned to present their findings to the SJRA Board and potentially involve the

Governor to ensure action is taken to improve flood management and communication.

AGM Meeting Summary LCA Management and Finances

The AGM meeting focused on further discussing lake level management and financial updates

for the Lake Conroe Association (LCA). Kevin explained that the San Jacinto River Authority

(SJRA) has the legal ability to raise the lake to 207 feet, though this would be problematic for

many residents. The LCA is working to communicate this broadly as many problems start at

water levels above 203′ and certainly above 204’ msl which was twice exceeded in 2024.

Financially, the Association reported a loss (more money spent than donations received) of

$13,300 in 2025, with 80% of donations coming from foundations and board members. The

funds were spent on legal, technical, and meteorological studies or reports. The LCA is

considering setting up at future HOA events to increase awareness and donations. The

conversation ended with a discussion about confirming officer elections and the need to update

HOA contact information.