Texas Water Development Board

: The Texas Water Development Board has awarded more than $7 million in grants to groundwater conservation districts across Texas to support and strengthen groundwater management efforts statewide. Learn more:

TWDB grants advance groundwater science and management | Texas Water Newsroom The Texas Water Development Board awarded over $7 million in grants to groundwater conservation districts across Texas to enhance groundwater management in the state.

It’s that time of year again! Shoppers can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 7 - 9. Items that may be purchased tax-free are listed on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' website at https://comptroller.texas.gov/about/media-center/news/20260804-texas-comptroller-don-huffines-announces-1425-million-in-expected-savings-during-texas-sales-tax-holiday-aug-7-9-1785850980791.

🛍️ Get ready to save! This year's tax-free weekend is Aug. 7–9. Visit TexasTaxHoliday.org for the complete list of eligible items.

Stay up to date on Texas water conditions with the latest report from the Texas Water Development Board. The June 2026 report includes updates on reservoir levels, streamflow, rainfall, soil moisture, and groundwater conditions across the state. Explore the latest data on the TWDB website: https://bit.ly/TexasWaterConditionsReport.

Tap into your full potential and join the Texas Water Development Board! Whether you're an experienced water expert or just starting your career, we have a variety of positions available, including regional water planner, project assessment manager, and many more! Apply now at Bit.ly/TWDB_Careers.

The Texas Water Development Board invites you to an upcoming financial assistance workshop hosted by the City of Tyler, Texas Government on Tuesday, August 18, at 1:30 p.m. Program coordinators will be available to discuss specific projects and answer questions about financial assistance programs for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and flood infrastructure projects. Register at https://bit.ly/RFAW_Form.

💧 Don’t miss the Water for Texas 2027 conference!

Early bird registration opens August 13 for the Texas Water Development Board’s premier water conference, happening January 25-27, 2027, in Austin.

✅ Discounted registration through October 15
✅ Hotel room block now open
✅ Sponsorship opportunities available

🔗 Visit the conference website to learn more and plan your trip: bit.ly/WaterforTexas2027

TWDB’s Water Weekly: Relative to last week, the latest drought map for conditions as of July 28 shows a few areas of improvement in Central Texas but more areas of degradation in South Texas and the Panhandle. The net result is the first weekly increase in drought area since March of this year. https://bit.ly/TexasWaterWeekly

: Drought conditions improved across the state in June thanks to above-average rainfall. In the latest Water + Weather report, Dr. Wentzel breaks down the numbers and shares what could be next for drought conditions. Watch now:

Water + Weather for June 2026 Drought conditions improved across the state last month. In the lat...

🖍️ Happy National Coloring Book Day! 💧📘 Explore Texas water while getting creative with our Water for Texas coloring and activity book. Download your free copy and discover fun facts along the way! 👉 https://bit.ly/TWDB_ColoringBook

Meet our Government Relations Liaison, Fritz Reinig , who helps connect the Texas Water Development Board's work with policymakers, partners, and stakeholders across the state.

With more than 25 years of experience in state government, Fritz joined the TWDB after gaining a deeper appreciation for the agency's mission and impact, particularly following the July 2025 floods.

Today, he’s supporting interim legislative hearings, serving as a resource to lawmakers and partners, and helping prepare for Texas' upcoming 90th Legislative Session. "You can't live in Texas and not realize how incredibly important protecting this vital resource is."

His passion for public service and water policy reflects the dedication of TWDB employees working every day to help secure Texas' water future.