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We believe that everything we love about Texas is rooted in water. Nonprofit committed to leading Texas into a sustainable water future.

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Texas generates large volumes of water from oil and gas production known as produced water and is facing a disposal challenge. At the same time, treated produced water is being contemplated as a water supply.

What is produced water, and what is Texas doing about it? Read our updated policy brief on the topic with the link in bio. by @texaswaterfoundation

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Gallons + Gigawatts: Texas Data Center Water Use and Policy Considerations

As demand for AI and cloud computing rises, new data centers are expanding across the state, raising important questions for our water future. From cooling technologies to infrastructure timelines, the connection to water is complex and increasingly relevant.

Our latest issue brief breaks down the data gaps, infrastructure challenges, and policy considerations shaping this emerging issue. Read more at the link in our bio. by @texaswaterfoundation

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6 months ago

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the 2026 Rainmakers of the Year; Andrew Sansom, Kinnan Golemon, and Ken Kramer. From debuting a video that honored their careers through the lenses of colleagues to each Rainmakers’ daughters presenting their awards, the evening was filled with heartfelt moments.

2025 Rainmaker Chairman Cody Harris toasted the 2026 Rainmakers, reflecting on the values of a statesman and forecasting tough conversations for Texas water. The evening closed with Blues Hall of Fame legend, Barbara Lynn, singing a capella on behalf of the TWDB’s This Is Texas Water campaign. Read the full recap and watch the honoree video here: bit.ly/rainmaker2026. More photos coming soon. Ken Kramer, wife Diane Kramer, and daughter Kate Kramer, with friends and family. by @texaswaterfoundation

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Coming to Texas theaters September 25! We’re proud to share the official trailer for “Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers,” from the team at @finandfurfilms.

Narrated by @ethanhawke, the film is a celebration of the springs, creeks, rivers, and bays that define the Lone Star State. From the rugged Rio Grande to the thriving waters of the Sabine and Neches, the film encounters resilient otter families, strutting turkeys, and mysterious Alligator Snapping Turtles along the way.

See all theatrical screening locations and get your tickets at the link in bio. by @texaswaterfoundation

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From navigating conflict to finding innovative solutions for tomorrow’s challenges, today’s water leaders must be equipped with a range of skills.

Kicking off the fall session, Texas Water Leaders (TWL) worked on those skills with experts from the field. To make the sessions even more special, we brought TWL alumni who have applied those skills into the workshops. Last week, they came full circle to share that applied experience with current class members.

Thank you to our speakers who shared their expertise and made these sessions memorable. by @texaswaterfoundation

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You may have noticed that Texas Water Foundation (TWF) has been growing. Since 2023, TWF has added seven new staff members. The result has increased capacity, expanding important work and addressing new opportunities in this era of water as a statewide policy priority.

Each of our program areas is rooted in bridging, leading, educating, and convening — all values that require a talented team. Let us introduce you to the TWF staff. by @texaswaterfoundation

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Thank you to our generous sponsors of the 2026 Rainmaker Award Dinner, honoring Andrew Sansom, Kinnan Golemon, and Ken Kramer. Limited table sponsorships are still available at the link in our bio. If you are unable to attend but would like to show your support for these water champions, please contact ashley@texaswater.org. by @texaswaterfoundation

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TWF staff are staying connected to the conversations shaping Texas’ water future. 💧

From data centers and state water planning to groundwater management and developing the next generation of water leaders, our team is bringing a statewide perspective to water as a policy priority.

This month:
• Alan Leonard, Director of Policy, spoke on data centers at the Environmental Law Superconference in Austin and on state water planning at the Post Oak Savannah GCD Groundwater Summit in Caldwell.
• TWL Program Manager Josh Sendajar spoke at the Groundwater Management Districts Association conference in Lubbock about the importance of investing in the next generation of water leaders and reconnecting with Texas Water Leader alumni.

We’re proud to see our team sharing ideas, building connections, and helping advance the conversations that matter for Texas water. by @texaswaterfoundation

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Our 2026 Rainmakers were born before the drought of the 1950s transformed Texas from rural to urban. They started their professional careers as Neil Armstrong took the first steps on the moon and as Texas voters narrowly decided against funding a canal to the Mississippi with nuclear-powered pumps.

More than the sum of their achievements, this year’s Rainmaker award celebrates what Sansom, Golemon, and Kramer have in common to tell a new story about what Texas water will need in the future; building bridges and solutions that benefit people, industry, and the environment. Get to know the 2026 Rainmakers with the link in our bio. by @texaswaterfoundation

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Some of the TWF team stopped by Rudy’s in Austin to grab the signature This is Texas Water cup. For the month of July while supplies last, participating locations across the state are distributing these one of a kind water cups.

Find a participating location at the link in our bio. by @texaswaterfoundation

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We are proud to announce the official launch of @thisistxwater, the first state-funded water awareness campaign created by the Texas Water Development Board. Unlike past campaigns that have focused on conservation and individual actions, this campaign is focused on collective action.

This is Texas Water is designed to close the knowledge gap by inspiring Texans to engage in shaping a secure water future for their own communities. Learn more at the link in our bio. #ThisisTexasWater by @texaswaterfoundation

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Please join us in welcoming Shukri Bana, TWF’s new Social and Content Coordinator. Previously with Texas Rural Funders, she holds a PhD from UT Austin and brings experience in teaching and nonprofit communications. Shukri has joined the team to support the TWDB statewide water awareness campaign. She is a Texan by way of Michigan. by @texaswaterfoundation

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