Harris County MUD No. 196 services the Alder Trails, Barker Lake, Riata Ranch, & Riata West subdivisions.

Harris County MUD 196 has initiated Stage 2 of its Drought Contingency Plan. Under this plan, it is mandatory that customers adhere to the following guidelines: 

Limit outdoor water usage to occur on even-numbered days for even-numbered addresses, and odd-numbered days for odd-numbered addresses, and outdoor water use shall be prohibited between the hours of 6:00 am and 10:00 am and between the hours of 6:00 pm and 12:00 am (midnight).

HCMUD No. 196 Rate Order 02-15-2023

HCMUD No. 196 CCR 2022

HCMUD No. 196 Garbage and Recycle Info.

HCMUD No. 196 New Service Application

Customer Notice Regarding Extreme Weather Emergencies

Your Communities Important Numbers:

  • Tax Assessor- Utility Tax Service 713-688-3855
  • Garbage Collection -Best Trash – 281-313-2378
  • Harris County Precinct 3 – 281-463-6300
  • Harris County Flood Control – 713-684-4130
  • Harris County Pollution Control – 713-920-2831
  • Harris County Road Maintenance – 281-353-8424

Board Meetings:

  • Date: 3rd Wednesday of every month
  • Time: Noon
  • Place: Smith, Murdaugh, Little & Bonham, L.L.P.
  • 2727 Allen Parkway, Suite 1100 Houston, Texas 77019