The Brazos River Authority was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and was the first State agency in the United States created specifically for the purpose of developing and managing the water resources of an entire river basin.

The Brazos River Authority was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 as the first government entity in the United States created specifically for the purpose of developing and managing the water resources of an entire river basin.

BrazosBasinNOW is the Brazos River Authority’s new River and Reservoir information web page featuring streamflow, reservoir and rainfall maps in a map-based, gage-system format. The page is also available as a stand-alone website here .

Created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 specifically for the purpose of developing and managing the water resources of an entire river basin, the Brazos River Authority develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs.

Created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 specifically for the purpose of developing and managing the water resources of an entire river basin, the Brazos River Authority develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs.

The Brazos River Authority's governing board consists of 21 members appointed by the governor and subject to confirmation by the Texas Senate. Directors serve a six-year staggered term, with one-third being replaced each odd-numbered year.

Created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 specifically for the purpose of developing and managing the water resources of an entire river basin, the Brazos River Authority develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs.

The Brazos River Authority has “No Wake” buoys strategically located across Possum Kingdom Lake and lakes Granbury and Limestone. The can-style buoy has a No Wake emblem on it, along with a circle around the word “No.”

In preparation for future droughts, the Brazos River Authority has taken a crucial step toward enhancing the reliability of its water supply. The Board of Directors recently approved a contract to move forward with engineering design and permitting for the Belhouse Drought Preparedness Project, a long-awaited initiative to ensure greater water ...

BRA’s water supply reservoirs, Possum Kingdom Lake, Lake Granbury and Lake Limestone were constructed and are owned and operated by the Brazos River Authority. A fourth reservoir, Allens Creek, is a permitted water storage lake planned for construction in …