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TWT receives a TAWWA Conservation and Reuse Award

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New survey results


Poor drinking water quality is major concern among low-income populations across Texas, especially border communities

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A water deal to protect whooping cranes


Texas Water Trade announces water purchase to protect endangered whooping cranes on Texas coast

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Game changer for 'Greenfield' Parcels


Continued efforts lead to expanded low-cost financing opportunities for water reuse projects

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We're Building a Future of Clean, Flowing Water for all Texans.

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From the Newsroom

Blog Post

September 3, 2026

Supporting Vulnerable Shorebird Species on the Texas Coast

In the News

July 15, 2026

Texas Water Trade Joins Local Scouting America Camp To Build Water Resilience Along The San Saba River

Texas Water Trade is partnering with Camp Sol Mayer, a Scouting America, Texas Southwest Council ranch along the San Saba River, to bolster instream flow in a section of the river that holds critical habitat for local wildlife.

In the News

July 14, 2026

Texas Water Trade Announces First Permanent Water Rights Dedication To Restore San Saba River Flows

San Saba River Trust to receive water rights, preserving vital instream flows that benefit local communities and the economy.

Blog Post

July 13, 2026

Local Partnerships Deliver a Lasting Water Solution for the San Saba River

Blog Post

July 9, 2026

Collaborating to Get Big Things Done for Texas

 Texas Water Trade’s impact relies on the power of partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration to get big things done for Texas. Our work along the Gulf Coast began with field testing concepts around “focused flows” to deliver targeted freshwater inflows into key upper estuaries.

Blog Post

February 6, 2026

Voluntary mechanisms to protect freshwater inflows in Texas

Video

July 1, 2025

Connected Coast overview with Kevin De Santiago, TWT’s Coastal Program Manager

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As Texans continue to seek innovative solutions for today’s and future water needs, for all uses, we at Texas Water Trade are honored to assist in identifying, incentivizing, undertaking and charting new paths forward to help pave the way.

- Carlos Rubinstein, former chairman of the Texas Water Development Board

Our Work

Water stress is a challenge across the Lone Star State. We prioritize strategies that lift up underrepresented water users. We tailor our approach to specific geographic circumstances, ensuring win-win solutions for the people, natural environment, and economy of Texas.