River Authorities of Texas
Agencies that manage dams and other riverine infrastructure
editorNovember 21, 2022
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
General overview of the structure, functions, and budget of Texas' leading wildlife conservation agency
Texas General Land Office
Agency responsible for managing millions of acres of public land
editorNovember 18, 2022
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Understanding the role of Texas' environmental regulatory agency
editorNovember 18, 2022
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Boards of local farmers and ranchers that work to combat soil erosion and enhance water quality.
editorNovember 16, 2022
Railroad Commission of Texas
Misnamed state agency regulating oil and gas in Texas
editorNovember 20, 2022
Texas Water Development Board
State-run "infrastructure bank" financing water and wastewater projects
editorNovember 19, 2022
State Climatologist of Texas
Based at Texas A&M, the state climatologist provides drought data, climate projections, and historical weather analysis to support disaster response, water planning, and infrastructure policy.
editorMay 19, 2025
Soil and Water Conservation Board
Texas state agency created during the 'Dust Bowl' era in 1939
editorNovember 16, 2022