July 12, 2023 - The 88th Texas Legislative Session (2023) generated several bills focused on addressing water supply needs and flood mitigation efforts in Texas, as well as the science and planning that contribute. Many of these legislative efforts impact and support the work being done by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), the state's water and flood planning, science, and financing agency.
January 20, 2023 - The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has opened the abridged application period for the 2023 funding cycle of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) program.* Abridged applications will be due on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
November 21, 2022 – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2023 Agricultural Water Conservation Grants. Up to $1,200,000 in grant funding is available to eligible political subdivisions and state agencies for agricultural water conservation projects that improve irrigation efficiency, enhance resilience to weather extremes and climate variability, and promote innovation in agriculture.
August 10, 2021 - Citizens in Groundwater Management Area 11 interested in planning for their groundwater resources are invited to attend a Groundwater Management Area 11 Joint Planning Meeting at 10am on Thursday, August 11, 2021 at 202 East Pilar Street, Room 119, Nacogdoches, Texas 76961. The meeting is held by groundwater conservation districts located in or partly in the management area. Attendance is free and open to the public.
May 17, 2021 – The public comment period for the Draft 2022 State Water Plan is now open. The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will receive public comments on the Draft 2022 State Water Plan until 5:00pm on May 26, 2021.
December 17, 2020 – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved financial assistance totaling $1,599,750 in loan and grant funding from the Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) for flood early warning system projects.