Texas Water Development Board

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The Texas Water Development Board will hold a Board meeting on Thursday, June 25, at 9:30 a.m. The agenda and meeting information are available at https://www.twdb.texas.gov/board/2026/06/index.asp.

Reminder: The Texas Water Development Board is accepting applications for Water Supply and Infrastructure Grants (WSIG), established under House Bill 500. These grants provide 100% funding for eligible water supply and infrastructure projects.

✅ Eligible projects include water supply and water infrastructure improvements or system replacements, and reuse efforts such as addressing water loss, or resolving TCEQ violations.

📅 Full applications are due Thursday, July 30.

🔗 Learn more about eligibility, requirements, and how to apply by visiting the TWDB website: https://bit.ly/WSIG

💻 You can also attend an upcoming webinar on June 4 to hear directly from TWDB staff.

🎦 A recording of a previous webinar is also available on the website.

📧 Questions? Email [email protected]

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The Texas Water Development Board is the state's premier water planning agency and we're looking for you to join us! We conduct long-term planning for water supply and flood mitigation, provide low-cost financing for communities, and manage the science that supports both the planning and project financing. Check out job postings and apply today at https://bit.ly/TWDB_Careers.

💧 Save the date! Join us January 25–27, 2027, in Austin for the Water for Texas conference.

Connect with experts and leaders as we explore solutions to Texas’ water challenges through collaboration, innovation, and action.

📅 View the agenda, book your stay, and stay updated: sign up for Water for Texas emails today! https://bit.ly/WaterforTexas2027

TWDB’s Water Weekly: The latest drought map for conditions as of June 9 shows drought contraction of seven or more percentage points for the third consecutive week. Total drought area in the state has reached its smallest extent since October 2025, and with recent rains, we can expect more improvement on next week's map. https://bit.ly/TexasWaterWeekly

Stay updated with the latest water conditions in Texas! Our April 2026 report, covering 119 monitored reservoirs, streamflow sites, soil moisture, rainfall, and key groundwater monitoring wells, is now available. Check it out 👉 https://bit.ly/TexasWaterConditionsReport.

The Flood Infrastructure Fund was created to fund drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects across planning, design, and construction phases for communities across Texas. Learn more at the Texas Water Newsroom:

The Flood Infrastructure Fund: Helping communities advance critical flood risk reduction projects | Texas Water Newsroom The Flood Infrastructure Fund is a financial assistance program administered by the TWDB that was created to fund drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects across planning, design, and construction phases for communities across Texas.