"Those practices, techniques, programs, and technologies that will protect water resources, reduce the consumption of water, reduce the loss or waste of water, improve the efficiency in the use of water, or increase the recycling and reuse of water so that a water supply is made available for future or alternative uses."
To establish a professional forum for the continuing development of water conservation resources, expertise, and progress evaluation of the highest quality for the benefit of Texas — its state leadership, regional and local governments, and general public.
In 2007, the 80th Texas Legislature, via the passage of Senate Bill 3 and House Bill 4, directed the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to appoint the members of the newly created Water Conservation Advisory Council. Chapter 10 of the Texas Water Code outlines the purpose of the council and defines the twenty-three entities and interest groups represented by those members, as shown below.
| Interest Group | Member | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Commission on Environmental Quality | Jennifer Allis |
2023 |
| Texas Department of Agriculture | David Villarreal | 2023 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Department | Marty Kelly | 2027 |
| Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board | John Foster | 2025 |
| Texas Water Development Board | Sam Hermitte | 2023 |
| Regional Water Planning Groups | Aubrey Spear | 2027 |
| Federal Agencies | Maria Martinez | 2023 |
| Municipalities | Karen Guz | 2023 |
| Groundwater Conservation Districts | Leah Martinsson | 2025 |
| River Authorities | Valerie Miller | 2021 |
| Environmental Groups | Jennifer Walker | 2027 |
| Irrigation Districts | Wayne Halbert | 2025 |
| Institutional Water Users | H.W. Bill Hoffman | 2025 |
| Professional Organizations Focused on Water Conservation | Sarah Rountree Schlessinger | 2025 |
| Higher Education | Robert Mace | 2027 |
| Agricultural Groups | Charles Ring | 2025 |
| Refining and Chemical Manufacturing | Craig Elam | 2023 |
| Electric Generation | Greg Carter | 2027 |
| Mining and Recovery of Minerals | C.J. Tredway | 2025 |
| Landscape Irrigation and Horticulture | vacant | |
| Water Control and Improvement Districts | Dustan Compton | 2025 |
| Rural Water Users | Kyle Eppler | 2027 |
| Municipal Utility Districts | Donna Howe | 2023 |