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KA-BOOM! 2026 AWBD Annual Conference is Open

Assemble with fellow water district heroes for a power-packed conference!

Dates: Thursday, June 18 – Saturday, June 20, 2026

Location: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051

AWBD Water Smart Program Applications due March 4th

Don’t miss the chance to highlight your community’s commitment to wise water use.

Honor a Leader Nominate a Legacy

Nominate a Director Who Embodies the AWBD Leonard Legacy

This Award recognizes directors who truly elevate their communities—leaders who, like Merry Leonard, champion service, integrity, and the long‑term success of their districts.

Applications due Wednesday, April 8, 2026

We’re excited to announce the launch of the new AWBD app — AWBD-TX Connect!

The app is free to download on Android and Apple app stores.

Use your same AWBD Member Login for the app as you use for the AWBD website.

Need additional assistance? Click the button below for the guide.

Learn

The Association of Water Board Directors (AWBD) is dedicated to the betterment of Texas water district operation and management through education, unification, and advocacy. Explore this site and learn more about the over 1,100 water districts that help Texas grow sustainably.

Water District Facts

Discover how public facility corporations impact water districts, their taxation and growth dynamics, and their commitment to community transparency on this page.

PFIA Training

The Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) governs the investment of government funds in Texas.

Resources

Below are resources and links that our staff and members find helpful for water district directors and professionals.

Laws & Regulations

Water districts are heavily regulated. AWBD supports laws and regulation that keep customers safe, service affordable, and our communities growing.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page is dedicated to questions that come up often along with the best available answers from our staff, board, and committees.

What is a Water District?

A water district is a local government entity—a special district--that provides water and sewer service and even roads, and other, limited services that cities provide.

AWBD On-Demand

AWBD conference sessions, seminars, and special programs are available to view on demand at your convenience.

News & Journal

The quarterly AWBD Journal and bimonthly newsletter, the Pipeline, are a benefit exclusive to our members. You can view a sample Journal on this page.

Events

Connect with AWBD’s directors and industry experts.

AWBD hosts conferences and events across Texas and offers virtual events so you can learn from experts and connect to like-minded directors and professionals.

Save the Date: 2026 AWBD Spring Breakfast

2026 AWBD Annual Conference

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Get more out of your membership by enrolling in AWBD’s Programs. From our Ambassadors and Emerging Leaders Programs to our committees, every AWBD member has opportunities to educate, unite, and advocate to improve MUDs and communities across Texas.