Texas Water Development Board

10/07/2026

The TWDB is hiring! Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a dedicated team working towards a better future. We’re hiring for a water supply planning technical lead, budget officer, recorder program geoscientist, and many more! View all available job postings and apply today at https://bit.ly/TWDB_Careers.

10/07/2026

🍂 Fall is one of the best times to plant native Texas trees. Cooler weather allows roots to establish before the heat of summer, helping trees grow stronger and healthier. Native trees provide habitat for wildlife, use water efficiently, and add lasting beauty to Texas landscapes.

10/06/2026

How did summer 2026 stack up across Texas? 🤔 , Dr. Mark Wentzel breaks down temperature, precipitation, drought severity, and reservoir storage data in this special Water and Weather Report. 🌡️🌧️💧

In this special Water and Weather Report, Dr. Mark Wentzel compares...

10/05/2026

TWDB’s Water Weekly: The latest drought map for conditions as of September 29 shows the tenth consecutive week of drought expansion. Drought now impacts more than 90 percent of the state for the first time since August 2022. Thanks to early October rains, next week’s map should finally show some drought contraction. https://bit.ly/TexasWaterWeekly

10/02/2026

🎤 Meet our Water for Texas 2027 conference keynote luncheon speaker: Cedric James

A former NFL wide receiver, educator, entrepreneur, and leader at TCU – Texas Christian University Athletics, Cedric James will deliver "The Next Play: The Ripple Effect of Leadership."

Through stories and lessons learned from athletics, leadership, and life, Cedric will explore how our character and influence can create meaningful change in the people, organizations, and communities we serve.

✅ Registration is open: bit.ly/WaterforTexas2027
✅ Sponsorship opportunities available
✅ Hotel room block now accepting reservations

We look forward to seeing you at Water for Texas 2027!

10/01/2026

The Texas Water Development Board is seeking public input on a draft study examining the incorporation of wastewater planning into the state water planning process.

The study evaluates the feasibility of incorporating wastewater treatment infrastructure planning into future state water plans and identifies any statutory changes needed to support that effort.

📝 The draft report is now available for public review, and comments will be accepted through October 30: (https://bit.ly/4rFOOtH)

🔗 Comments can be submitted through the online form: https://bit.ly/4xZi9kH

09/30/2026

Meet the TWDB Financial Compliance Team!

The Financial Compliance Team plays a vital role in safeguarding the strength and integrity of the Texas Water Development Board's financial assistance portfolio. Through accountability, transparency, and sound financial practices, they help create lasting value for the agency, its borrowers, and the Texans we serve.

Working with entities across TWDB's portfolio, the team helps ensure compliance with financial assistance agreements by reviewing financial statements, monitoring loan and bond covenants, conducting financial and programmatic reviews, and providing technical assistance when challenges arise. Their collaborative approach helps identify issues early, implement solutions, and support the long-term success of critical water and wastewater projects throughout Texas.

What inspires this team most is the opportunity to serve communities across the state. The team understands that water is the lifeblood of Texas. Every community, business, school, hospital, and family depends on access to safe and reliable water. Their work helps ensure Texans have the water resources they need today and for generations to come.

Thank you to our Financial Compliance Team for supporting TWDB's mission to lead the state's efforts in securing Texas' water future.

Team members pictured (front row, left to right): Alejandro Imatzu, Audrey Jaisingh, Vedashri Shewale, Jennifer Harrison, Inette Hutching-Brown. Back row, (left to right): Michael Ybarra, Thomas Higgins, Tara Coleman, Carleton Wilkes, Jonathan Sellstrom

09/30/2026

Ready to make a difference? Explore rewarding career opportunities at the Texas Water Development Board, including a financial analyst, loan closing specialist, FIF program coordinator, recorder program geoscientist, and many more! Discover more openings and apply today at https://bit.ly/TWDB_Careers.

09/30/2026

🌡️ The summer of 2026 was the warmest on record for the United States. From June through August, below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures contributed to widespread drought conditions and increased wildfire activity across many parts of the country.

In Texas, parts of central, southern, and western regions experienced above-average temperatures, while much of the rest of the state experienced much above average temps.

Looking ahead, there may be some relief this fall and winter. Forecasts indicate the potential development of a strong El Niño pattern, which typically increases the likelihood of wetter-than-normal conditions across the southern United States.

Learn more from Drought.gov: https://www.drought.gov/news/drought-summer-2026-12-maps-and-graphs-2026-09-16

09/29/2026

Comal County received financing from the TWDB through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to acquire and protect key recharge lands that help replenish local aquifers and safeguard water quality. https://bit.ly/ComalCounty