The A.B.C.'s of M.U.D.s
If you have recently moved into Cinco Ranch, you may not be familiar with the term, MUD. Cinco Ranch has 16 active MUDs (Municipal Utility Districts). Each MUD is a separate governmental agency, created by the Developer. Each MUD sells bonds to refund to the developer the infrastructure costs incurred while building the water and sewer systems. By state mandate, your annual MUD taxes can only be used to pay down on these bonds. The income received from your water bills each month is used to pay for your water, sewer and garbage pick up.
So, You Would Like to Serve on a MUD Board?
In Texas, a Developer brings the process of creating a MUD through the Texas Commission on Environment Quality (TCEQ). The TCEQ will continue to monitor and regulate the MUD throughout its existence. Each MUD has their own Board of Directors, with 5 members serving on a rotating four year term. Elections are held on the first Saturday in May in even years. Subject to certain qualifications, any qualified voter who either resides in the district, or a person who has taxable land in the district, may run for election. If you are interested in serving on your MUD Board, you should contact the law firm which represents your district (see below). To determine which MUD you reside in, check your water bill.
Water, Sewer, and Trash Contacts
While each MUD has its own Board of Directors, Severn Trent Services has trucks with the blue and green logo checking your storm drains or reading your water meter. If you have a problem with your water and/or storm sewers, contact Severn Trent at 281-578-4200. Individual MUD boards contract with waste management companies for their district to pick up trash within Cinco Ranch. Allied Waste Corporation can be reached at 713-937-9955 (Please note: Allied Waste only services North Lake Village Residents which have Cornerstone MUD as their MUD provider), Waste Corporation of America can be reached at 281-368-8397 and Republic Waste Services can be reached at 281-446-2030.
Your MUD's Board of Directors is responsible for making policies concerning your water, sewage and trash pick up. Should you have any questions or concerns, you can call Severn Trent, your waste management company or attend a Board meeting. PCMI (the Cinco Ranch Property Owners Association management company) has no jurisdiction over the MUD's.
Contact Your MUD
All MUD Board meetings are open to the public and Residents with questions or having an interest in serving as a Board member are encouraged to attend. Please check with the law office representing your district as to any change in location or time.
The following districts are represented by Allen Boon Humphries Robinson, L.L.P. Any questions concerning the districts can be directed to 713-860-6400 (ask for your MUD # representative). The current schedule of meetings and locations are:
Cinco MUD 1 (Master MUD)
2nd Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am; ABHR offices, Phoenix Tower, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600 in Houston.
Cinco MUD 1 (Internal MUD)
1st Tuesday of each month at 11:00 am; ABHR offices, Phoenix Tower, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600 in Houston.
Cinco MUD 3
3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm; Severn Trent offices, 16337 Park Row in Katy.
Cinco MUD 4, 11, & 13 - Each of these MUD's have been dissolved.
Cinco MUD 6
3rd Thursday of each month at 11:30 am; ABHR offices, Phoenix Tower, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600 in Houston.
Cinco MUD 7
3rd Thursday of each month at 4:00 pm; Severn Trent Offices, 16337 Park Row in Katy.
Cinco MUD 9
3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:30 am; Traditions Bank, 1515 Grand Parkway in Katy.
Cinco MUD 10
4th Wednesday of each month at 12:30 pm; ABHR offices, Phoenix Tower, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600 in Houston.
Cinco MUD 12
2nd Monday of each month at 12:00 noon; AECOM offices, 5757 Woodway in Houston.
Cinco MUD 14
4th Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am; ABHR offices, Phoenix Tower, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600 in Houston.
Cinco Southwest MUD 1
1st Friday of each month at 12:30 pm, ABHR offices, Phoenix Tower, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600 in Houston.
Cinco Southwest MUD 2
4th Thursday of each month at 12:00 pm, ABHR offices, Phoenix Tower, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600 in Houston.
Cinco Southwest MUD 3
4th Monday of each month at 12:00 pm, ABHR offices, Phoenix Tower, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600 in Houston.
Cinco Southwest MUD 4
4th Tuesday of each month at 11:00 am, ABHR offices, Phoenix Tower, 3200 Southwest Freeway, Suite 2600 in Houston.
Willow Fork Drainage District
2nd Thursday of each month at 11:30 AM; Willow Fork Country Club, 21055 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, Texas 77450 - Call ABHR at 713-860-6426 and ask for Patty.
THE FOLLOWING DISTRICTS ARE REPRESENTED BY OTHER LAW FIRMS:
Cinco MUD 2
2nd Tuesday of most months at 6:30 pm; MUD 81 building, 805 Hidden Canyon Road in Katy. Contact: Smith, Murdaugh, Little & Bonham, L.L.P. at 713-652-6500 for further information.
The meeting agenda is posted at the Cinco Ranch Beach Club gate 3 days prior to each meeting and this information can also be found under the Legal Notice section of the Ft. Bend County website at: http://www.co.fort-bend.tx.us/getSitePage.asp?sitePage=5505
Cinco MUD 5
2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:15 pm; 19901 Kingsland Blvd. in Katy. Contact: Smith, Murdaugh, Little & Bonham, L.L.P. at 713-652-6500 for further information.
Cinco MUD 8
4th Tuesday of each month at 12:00 noon; 3 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2000 in Houston. Contact Linda Rowlett, Coats Rose Attorneys, at 713-651-0111 for further information.
Cornerstone MUD (MUD 18)
3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 pm; 805 Hidden Canyon in Katy. Please call Customer Service at 713-405-1750 for further information.
Fort Bend County MUD 35
1st Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm; Schwartz, Page & Harding, L.L.P. 1300 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1400 Houston, Texas 77056 . Please call Customer Service at 281-578-4200 for further information | 
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