Welcome to the Galveston County Drainage District 2 website.


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About Galveston County Drainage District 2


Galveston County Drainage District #2 located in Galveston County, Texas was created in 1910 under the Texas Constitution, Section 59 by vote of the people. The purpose to drain land and reclaim poorly drained areas in the District.

The District is governed by Chapter 49 and Chapter 56 of the Texas Water Code.

Galveston County Drainage District #2 jurisdiction includes; City of La Marque, and some areas in Texas City, Hitchcock, and Dickinson. The District has 14 Watersheds and over 80 miles of ditches.

The mission of the District is to reduce flooding and improve drainage within the boundaries by construction and maintenance of the ditches, channels, and bayous. The District works with the City of La Marque, City of Texas City, City of Hitchcock, and the City of Dickinson, County of Galveston, and developers to improve drainage.



Hours of Operation

Monday through Thursday (closed on Fridays)

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM



Contact Information

Phone: 409-935-2041

Fax: 409-935-4095

Email: office@gcdd2.org



2023 Holiday Schedule


New Year's Day January 2nd, 2023
Martin Luther King Day January 16th, 2023
President's Day February 20th, 2023
Memorial Day May 29th, 2023
Juneteenth June 19th, 2023
Independence Day July 4th, 2023
Labor Day September 4th, 2023
Veteran's Day November 11th, 2023
Thanksgiving Day November 23rd, 2023
Christmas Break - Office Closed December 25th, 2023 - December 29th, 2023