@GeographicTexas

Providing the highest level of GIS resources for the people of Texas. A division of the @TWDB.

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Join the @twdb as a Geographic Information Specialist and support our groundwater modeling efforts! Learn more and apply at twdb.texas.gov/jobs/
Geographic Information Specialist job opening at the Texas Water Development Board, with a geographic map background.

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TxGIO had a great time at the Alamo Area GIS Conference, which featured a Keynote Presentation from our very own Deputy Executive Administrator and State GIO, Richard Wade!
TxGIO staff tabling at the Alamo Area GIS Conference.

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Richard Wade presenting on the Evolution of TxGIO and Geospatial Technology in Texas at the Alamo Area GIS Conference.

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Only a few sponsorships opportunities remain for the Texas GIS Forum! Become a supporter of the largest GIS gathering in Texas: geographic.texas.gov/texas-g…
Promotional graphic for the Texas GIS Forum showing two people discussing geospatial mapping technology at an exhibition booth, with aerial imagery and a map display in the background. Text reads: “Texas GIS Forum: Geospatial Takes the Stage” and “Become a Sponsor.”

ALT Promotional graphic for the Texas GIS Forum showing two people discussing geospatial mapping technology at an exhibition booth, with aerial imagery and a map display in the background. Text reads: “Texas GIS Forum: Geospatial Takes the Stage” and “Become a Sponsor.”

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100+ years. 1 million+ photos. TxGIO proudly maintains a Historical Imagery Archive, comprised of over 1 million frames of photos covering all parts of Texas starting from the 1920s! data.geographic.texas.gov
Historical aerial imagery of Big Bend, 1968

ALT Historical aerial imagery of Big Bend, 1968

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Last call for the best price for the Texas GIS Forum! Early pricing ends tonight, 9/15.
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Save $50 on your Texas GIS Forum registration before September 15th. Join us October 19 - 23 in Austin to connect with your peers and see what's next: geographic.texas.gov/texas-g…
Promotional graphic for the Texas GIS Forum showing two conference attendees posing. Text reads: “Geospatial Takes the Stage” and “Early Pricing Ending Soon.”

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New TxGIO Lidar data is officially in processing! Acquisition is complete for nearly 40,000 sq. miles of Texas, including new 2D building footprints. Expected Release Schedule: 📆 Spring 2027: South Central Texas Basins 📆 Fall 2027: Sabine, Neches, & Lower Trinity Basins
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Save $50 on your Texas GIS Forum registration before September 15th. Join us October 19 - 23 in Austin to connect with your peers and see what's next: geographic.texas.gov/texas-g…
Promotional graphic for the Texas GIS Forum showing two conference attendees posing. Text reads: “Geospatial Takes the Stage” and “Early Pricing Ending Soon.”

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Ready to dive deep into GeoAI, Arcade, or FME? Our October workshops are filling up. Don't wait until the last minute to register for your preferred sessions. Learn more: geographic.texas.gov/educati…
A black-and-white photo shows two presenters standing at a podium in front of an audience during a workshop, with computer monitors and a projection screen visible. Bright pink circular design elements appear behind the presenters. Text below the image reads: “Texas GIS Forum: Geospatial Takes the Stage.” A blue banner at the bottom states: “Workshop Registration Open.”

ALT A black-and-white photo shows two presenters standing at a podium in front of an audience during a workshop, with computer monitors and a projection screen visible. Bright pink circular design elements appear behind the presenters. Text below the image reads: “Texas GIS Forum: Geospatial Takes the Stage.” A blue banner at the bottom states: “Workshop Registration Open.”

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High-resolution imagery is in high demand: 2022 NAIP Imagery was a top download this August. This 60-cm resolution, 4-band orthoimagery is an essential baseline for statewide GIS. View decades of Texas NAIP Imagery on the TxGIO DataHub: data.geographic.texas.gov
Denver City 2022 NAIP Imagery

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Know someone whose GIS work shines bright? Nominate them for a Luminary or Excellence Award before submissions close this Friday, September 4th! geographic.texas.gov/texas-g…

Texas GIS Community Awards

The annual Texas GIS Forum is largest GIS meetup in the state, offering the network and power of nationally recognized experts in the geospatial field in Austin, Texas.

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Final call! Texas GIS Community Award submissions close next Friday, September 4th. Submit your nominations today and help us celebrate the best and brightest! geographic.texas.gov/texas-g…
Texas GIS Community Awards graphic featuring a Claire Devaughn holding an award plaque, with text recognizing her as the 2024 Texas GIS Community Luminary Award winner.

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Did you know we're mapping the land beneath Texas waters to improve flood planning? 50% of priority areas identified during the 2022 Texas Integrated Flooding Framework Bathymetry workshop​ are now collected or underway. Check out the project list below:
Infographic titled “Bathymetry Projects List” showing Texas coastal bathymetry survey projects grouped by status and area. Projects are organized into three color-coded sections: Completed (green), In Progress (orange), and To Do (gray). Completed projects include Nueces Bay (42.0 sq mi), Lowers Galveston Bay (146.0 sq mi), Laguna Madre (147.0 sq mi), Houston Ship Channel and San Jacinto River areas, Matagorda Bay (582.0 sq mi), Trinity Bay (155.0 sq mi), and Keller Bay (10.0 sq mi). In-progress projects are Sabine Lake (53.0 sq mi) and East Bay (75.0 sq mi). Planned projects include Gulf of Mexico Entrance (69.3 sq mi), Rio Grande River Floodplain Small Lakes and Shallow Waters (139.1 sq mi), Upper Galveston Bay (45.8 sq mi), Trinity Bay Delta (56.9 sq mi), Baffin Bay Entrance (48.4 sq mi), Taylor and Hillebrandt Bayous (10.1 sq mi), San Bernard River Tidal (1.2 sq mi), Colorado River (10.0 sq mi), Rio Grande River (13.6 sq mi), and East Bay Lakes (6.0 sq mi). A textured bathymetric m

ALT Infographic titled “Bathymetry Projects List” showing Texas coastal bathymetry survey projects grouped by status and area. Projects are organized into three color-coded sections: Completed (green), In Progress (orange), and To Do (gray). Completed projects include Nueces Bay (42.0 sq mi), Lowers Galveston Bay (146.0 sq mi), Laguna Madre (147.0 sq mi), Houston Ship Channel and San Jacinto River areas, Matagorda Bay (582.0 sq mi), Trinity Bay (155.0 sq mi), and Keller Bay (10.0 sq mi). In-progress projects are Sabine Lake (53.0 sq mi) and East Bay (75.0 sq mi). Planned projects include Gulf of Mexico Entrance (69.3 sq mi), Rio Grande River Floodplain Small Lakes and Shallow Waters (139.1 sq mi), Upper Galveston Bay (45.8 sq mi), Trinity Bay Delta (56.9 sq mi), Baffin Bay Entrance (48.4 sq mi), Taylor and Hillebrandt Bayous (10.1 sq mi), San Bernard River Tidal (1.2 sq mi), Colorado River (10.0 sq mi), Rio Grande River (13.6 sq mi), and East Bay Lakes (6.0 sq mi). A textured bathymetric m

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We're hiring an Application Development Manager! Step into a leadership role with our awesome AppDev team and help drive our application development strategy from concept to deployment. Apply now: twdb.texas.gov/jobs/
Texas GIS job opening announcement for an Application Development Manager at the Texas Geographic Information Office in Austin, featuring a colorful terrain and elevation map.

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Final call! Texas GIS Community Award submissions close next Friday, September 4th. Submit your nominations today and help us celebrate the best and brightest! geographic.texas.gov/texas-g…
Texas GIS Community Awards graphic featuring a Claire Devaughn holding an award plaque, with text recognizing her as the 2024 Texas GIS Community Luminary Award winner.

ALT Texas GIS Community Awards graphic featuring a Claire Devaughn holding an award plaque, with text recognizing her as the 2024 Texas GIS Community Luminary Award winner.

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ICYMI: Last month, we released our newest Address Point collection -- representing all 254 Texas counties for the first time! Access the new the 2026 dataset now: data.geographic.texas.gov.
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Lidar, a Shapefile, and Web Mercator walk into a talent audition... Get a look at the auditions for this year's Texas GIS Forum lineup. youtu.be/WjmF2CG8wkQ
Geospatial Takes the Stage. Join us for the 2026 Texas GIS Forum. October 19-23, 2026. Registration is now open at geographic.texas.gov.

ALT Geospatial Takes the Stage. Join us for the 2026 Texas GIS Forum. October 19-23, 2026. Registration is now open at geographic.texas.gov.

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We covered a lot of ground in our 3rd Quarter Texas GIS Community Meeting, including LUCA, indoor mapping, and crucial dataset updates! If you couldn't make it live, the recording is now available to watch. youtube.com/watch?v=FE7qcS3U…
3rd Quarter 2026 Texas GIS Community Meeting

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Want specialized updates about new datasets, upcoming events, and other news out of the GIS Community in Texas? Get emails directly from TxGIO and never miss an update. geographic.texas.gov
Stay in the loop. Join our mailing list: geographic.texas.gov

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Don't miss trailblazing adventurer Tori Murden McClure and reality capture pioneer Pete Kelsey on the main stage at this year's Texas GIS Forum! See the full schedule: geographic.texas.gov/texas-g…
Texas GIS Forum Geospatial Takes the Stage: Tori Murden McClure and Pete Kelsey.

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Our Texas Orthoimagery Program is getting a major refresh: we will be acquiring a Texas-wide, 6-inch resolution, 4-band orthoimagery collection this winter. Look for the official release on the TxGIO DataHub in Fall 2027!
Aerial imagery, South Padre, 2024

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Texas is a big state, which means you need a lot of maps to cover it. That's why we've built a catalog of over 600 free, downloadable maps. Find the map for your project here: geographic.texas.gov/maps 📍Denton County
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