Texas Drought Information
Large sections of the state are experiencing exceptional or extreme drought. These prolonged, dry conditions put strain on water supplies for all uses. Here is information to help you make better decisions about water use, including surface and groundwater regulations, and emergency procedures.
- Texas Wildfire Information
- Governor Rick Perry Issues Disaster Proclamation
- Map of Drought Conditions
- Map of Texas Vegetation Conditions
- Development of a Rule for Drought or Water Shortage Conditions
Drought and Public Water Systems
- List of Texas PWSs Limiting Water Use to Avoid Shortages
- Map of Water Systems under Water Use Restriction
- PWS Drought Reporting Form
- Educational Materials Available to Water Systems
Emergency Management for Public Water Systems
- Emergency Planning Workshops for Public Utility Operators
- Emergency and Temporary Use of Wells for Public Water Supplies
- Emergency Interconnection Procedure for Public Water Systems
- List of Licensed Water Haulers
- Requests for Drinking Water Assistance from Local Governments
- Resources for Texas Water and Wastewater Utilities
Water Rights
- Letters to Water Rights Holders and Interested Parties
- How Rights to Surface Water Are Prioritized
- What Your Water Right Means
- River Authority and Watermaster Area Boundaries Map
- Groundwater Regulation for Private Well Owners
Priority Calls on Surface Water Rights
- Map of Brazos River Priority Call Area
- Map of Llano River Priority Call Area
- Map of Neches River Priority Call Area
- Map of San Saba Watershed Priority Call Area
- Map of Little Sandy Creek Watershed Priority Call Area
E-mail Alerts
You can sign up to receive an e-mail whenever new drought information is posted on this Web page.
How the TCEQ Responds during Drought
- Consults public water systems regarding implementation of drought implementation plans and specific needs as they arise.
- Tracks public drinking water systems under water use restrictions—both voluntary and mandatory
- Tracks and manages water rights draws of surface water
- Conducts training in TCEQ regional offices to equip inspectors in non-watermaster areas to measure and monitor surface water flows and to ensure the senior water right priority calls are honored and respected by protecting the flow of water
- Staffs drought information hotline during business hours to answer questions from the public: 800-447-2827
- Enhances this Web page to cover a wide range of drought-related topics
- Conducts weekly meetings across programs to provide updates, monitor status and forecasts, and address concerns
- Sends targeted news releases in areas where water rights have been curtailed to provide information and encourage conservation
- Actively participates with other state agencies on Joint Information Council and Drought Preparedness Taskforce
