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January 15, 2025
The 89th Texas Legislature comes at a decisive moment for the state’s water future. Legislators will have the opportunity to secure and build upon positive outcomes from prior sessions while considering new legislation and investments of state resources. From water supply to flooding, new supply to leaky pipes, our state’s water-related needs are as substantial and complex as one would expect in such a large state. We seek to ensure Texas is equipped to meet these challenges in a manner that maximizes positive outcomes for its people and ecosystems.
Download our 2025 Legislative Agenda to see how lawmakers can make this a transformative session for Texas water!
June 4, 2024
Climate Resilient Galveston provides local leaders and stakeholders a comprehensive assessment of climate risks facing the island. We then lay out strategies for effectively employing nature-based solutions that can mitigate and prevent harms and losses resulting from these disasters.
August 1, 2023
Dive into our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan to learn more about how we work, what we’re prioritizing, and what we plan to accomplish in the next five years.
February 28, 2023
We are pleased to share with you our 2022 Impact Report, Seeking Solutions for the People & Places of Texas.
From a series of high profile studies to welcoming The Nature Conservancy in Texas, 2022 was a year of major impact and growth at Texas Living Waters. We invite you to dive into Solutions to see where we’ve been this year and where we plan to go. You can re-watch our team’s testimony at the Capitol, listen to radio interviews with our experts, and download key reports — there’s a wealth of interactivity and extra content built into this year’s report.
As always, none of our work would be possible without your support, and we remain deeply grateful as you join us in the journey to build a more resilient, more equitable future for all of Texas.
March 3, 2023
Water markets can be an important tool for ensuring efficient use of available water, including ensuring adequate water for the environment. To gauge how water markets are developing in Texas and how they might best be used for public benefit, TLW partners from The Nature Conservancy and Oxford University conducted the first statewide analysis of historic water market trends.
This brief document presents some of the studies key findings. You can read the full report at nature.org/texaswatermarkets.
January 11, 2023
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) brings a historic influx of funding for water infrastructure in Texas. Texas is expected to receive $2.9 billion over five years to improve water infrastructure across the state. This guide provides a quick primer for Texas communities on how federal funds can be used to address urgent water infrastructure needs over the next five years.
December 15, 2022
The 88th Legislative Session of Texas comes at a decisive moment for the state’s water future. Our water infrastructure is aging and ill-equipped to deal with the rapid rise in population. Development over aquifers and wetlands threatens our water supply and natural flood protection. Climate change continues to intensify drought, floods, and heat. We call on the Legislature to seize the momentum and become water champions for Texas by: 1) investing in our water infrastructure, 2) addressing water loss, 3) strengthening the role of state agencies in protecting our water resources, 4) enhancing Texas’ resilience to drought and flooding, and 5) preserving Texas’ natural heritage by prioritizing protection of waterways.
Download our 2023 Legislative Agenda to see how lawmakers can make this a transformative session for Texas water!
