Texas emphasizes a local approach to water management and supply: groundwater is owned by the landowner; surface water is permitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ); and local and regional water suppliers ensure Texas has enough water to sustain families and businesses. Learn more about the fundamentals of Texas water policy and other important water resources below.

News in Water
TCEQ: Rio Grande Water Dispute
Texas Water News

Water Policy
TWDB 2022 State Water Plan

Innovations in Water
TWDB Innovative Water Technologies
Texas AgriLife Rainwater Harvesting
El Paso Brackish Desalination
Laguna Madre Water District Regional M Plan
Edwards Aquifer Storage and Recovery

Water Resources & Providers
Directory of State Water Agencies, Associations & Programs
Local Water Conservation Efforts & Water Suppliers
Texas River Authorities
Texas Water Utility Districts

John Bunker Sands Wetlands, North Texas	Rainwater Harvesting	Pflugerville water tower

Desalination plant	Lake Travis, Austin