Our mission is to lead Texas into a secure water future.
Texas Water Foundation is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to lead Texas into a secure water future for all Texans, the environment, and the economy. Established in 1998, its original objective was to raise public awareness among all Texans regarding the vital role water plays in our daily lives.
Today, Texas Water Foundation has expanded its vision to include facilitating statewide water policy dialogue, amplifying water leaders, educating everyday Texans, and connecting people to each other and to resources in the expansive Texas water ecosystem.
With the leadership of a committed Board of Directors, Texas Water Foundation continues to work toward its strategic mission.
Our Program Areas
Honorable Tracy O. King and attendees of Texas Water Day at the Capitol in 2023.
POLICY
Informing & Driving Statewide Water Policy Dialogue
Program Area Spotlight: Established in 2023, the Texas Water Caucus is a bipartisan, non-voting group of water champions at the Texas Legislature.
One of the Texas Water Leader classes gathers in a cohort.
LEADERSHIP
Developing & Amplifying Water Leaders
Program Area Spotlight: Texas Water Leaders from across different geographies and sectors of Texas water are selected each year.
A Texas Runs on Water mural located in Junction.
EDUCATION
Educate Everyday Texans
Program Area Spotlight: Texas Runs on Water is a campaign that can be localized to particular communities or regions, and combined with local priorities.
Attendees at the 2023 Binational Rio Grande/Rio Bravo Symposium
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Support Collaboration & Trust for Long-term Solutions
Program Area Spotlight: The first Rio Grande/Río Bravo Symposium was held in 2023. The objective of the biennial event is to advance trust and collaboration among binational stakeholders in the U.S. and Mexico.
What makes our work unique?
We serve as an essential connection point between all the players across water work in Texas. Our neutrality, subject matter expertise, and convening capacity allows us to advance trust-building and collaboration toward the prioritization of water for all Texans.