On April 7th, 2026, Water Finance Exchange (WFX) and Texas Tech University (TTU) convened a water and and wastewater infrastructure funding workshop in Lubbock, Texas. This workshop brought together local, state, and federal government officials from five agencies, seven technical assistance providers, an array of water experts, and over 40 community leaders from eight distinct communities to discuss the funding programs available for municipal water systems, with a focus on small and rural communities.
Attendees shared successes and challenges from communities across the South Plains region of Texas they navigate the planning, funding, and implementation processes, as well as ways to leverage the available technical assistance resources in the state. Innovative partnerships, new financial strategies, and an unprecedented volume of available technical assistance will pave the way for communities to meet their public health and community economic development goals. The workshop included keynote presentations and a diverse agenda of panels across technical topics, allowing community leaders to learn from, and interact with, state and federal agency representatives and industry experts.