The
Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts (TAGD), formerly
the Texas Groundwater Conservation Districts Association,
was formed on May 12, 1988. Its membership is restricted
to underground water conservation districts of Texas
who have the powers and duties to manage groundwater
as defined in Chapter 36 of the Texas Water Code.
TAGD is organized exclusively for charitable, educational,
or scientific purposes within the meaning of Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The
Alliance was formed to further the purpose of groundwater
conservation and protection activities. The Alliance
also provides a means of communication and exchange
of information between individual districts regarding
the day-to-day operation of local groundwater management.
Members of TAGD are part of a network in which valuable
technical and operational experience is available.
This often provides information that saves districts
time and money. The Alliance maintains contact with
members of the private sector and various elected,
local, state, and federal officials, providing them
with timely information on activities and issues relevant
to groundwater management. Members of TAGD also serve
on various local, state, and federal agency committees
and subcommittees, providing input and information
on behalf of the member district.
The
Alliance urges any nonmember groundwater district
to become a member and join in furthering policies
and goals of the Alliance. In so doing, all groundwater
districts, and the public at large, will benefit.
