Texas Water Foundation works to advance a secure water future by ensuring that Texas water policies are well-designed, well-considered, and effective in addressing water issues that meet the needs of Texans, the economy, and our environment.
TWF is a non-advocacy organization. We seek to identify the range of policy options available and ensure their implications are well-explained and understood by decision makers and the public.
Policy in Action
Reports
Texas Water Caucus
Events
More than 70 representatives are part of this bipartisan, non-voting Texas Water Caucus. Members of the Caucus voluntarily serve to elevate water as a policy priority. See the list of caucus members.
Infrastructure is built, natural, and human. These reports take a closer look into critical workforce needs in the Texas Water industry. Read past reports.
A free, biennial event, Texas Water Day at the Capitol unites lawmakers, legislative staff, and key stakeholders with critical educational resources as new water-related legislation is addressed in the 89th Legislative session. Visit the event page.
Issue Briefs
Data Centers in Texas Policy Brief
Significant attention on data centers is occurring at local, state, and federal levels. This attention is due in part to the rapid increase in the number of centers and their direct and indirect resource needs, including water. This policy brief describes the current state of data center growth in Texas, water’s role in these facilities and development, as well as key challenges and policy considerations this growth presents. View the policy brief.
Prop 4 Policy Brief - Dedicated Funds for Water
The 89th Texas Legislature passed legislation proposing a constitutional amendment that would establish a dedicated funding stream for water infrastructure. It was approved by voters in the November 4, 2025 election. Proposition 4 will dedicate $1 billion for water, wastewater, and flood infrastructure projects in Texas for the next 20 years. View the policy brief.
Prop 6 - Texas Water Fund
The 88th Texas Legislature passed legislation that allows for the creation of the Texas Water Fund, contingent on voter approval on the November 7, 2023 ballot. If approved, Proposition 6 would enable the creation of the Texas Water Fund and the dedication of $1 billion for water projects in Texas. Learn about Proposition 6 and the Texas Water Fund here.
Texas Water Workforce Challenges
A new study released by Texas Water Foundation and prepared by the Houston Advanced Research Center details results from a Texas water workforce survey and reveals that attracting and retaining a skilled workforce is a significant concern among other Texas water infrastructure challenges. View issue brief.
Water Grand Challenges
Produced Water
Resilience
Equity And Access
Conservation
and Efficiency
