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Where AWBD North Texas Water Leaders Can Connect

Bringing North Texas water professionals together—one conversation, one connection at a time.

Join us this April 29th for our North Texas Networking Event at the Katy Trail Outpost.

Wednesday, April 29th at 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Katy Trail Outpost

4700 W Park Blvd Plano, TX 7509

AWBD Parks Webinar on Friday, May 1st

Featured Topic: Soil & Plant Health

Speaker: Alistair Barnes, Deep Roots TX

When: Friday, May 1 | 12:00–1:00 PM

Learn practical strategies to build a healthier, more resilient park landscape.

Grab Your Golf Buddies & Head to Tee Time in Grapevine!

Thursday, June 18th at 6:30 am.

3800 Fairway Dr Grapevine, Texas 76051

817-410-3381

Sponsorship opportunities are available for your company.

Please login at register.awbd-tx.org to register!

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

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.

AWBD Parks Webinar May 2026

2026 AWBD Industry Webinar

North Texas Region Networking Event

2026 AWBD Golf Tournament

2026 AWBD Annual Conference

Get Involved

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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.