Texas Public Works Association

About the Texas Chapter APWA and Branches

The Texas Chapter is the largest Chapter (1500+) members of the 29,000 member American Public Works Association.  The professional association (APWA) and the Texas Chapter exist to promote the value of public works, to provide education for the public works professional, and to create a professional network for members.

Membership in APWA is open to anyone with an interest in public works. There are two types of membership—individual or group—simply choose the category that best meets your needs and complete a membership application. Whether you are new to public works or a seasoned veteran, you won’t be disappointed!

To best meet the needs of our members, the geographically diverse State of Texas has been divided in Branch areas. The nine current Branches (map located on Texas Chapter web site) are: Central Texas Branch (centered around Austin/Waco), North Central Branch (centered around DFW Metroplex), Paso del Norte Branch (centered around El Paso), Permian Basin (centered around Midland/Odessa), Rio Grande Valley Branch (centered around Rio Grande Valley), South Central Branch (centered around San Antonio), Southeast Branch (centered around Houston), South Plains Branch (centered around Lubbock), and the West Central Branch (centered around Abilene). Each Branch meets locally and provides educational programming for members.

American Public Works Association Overview

The American Public Works Association (APWA) is a not-for-profit, international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services. APWA serves its members by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy and the exchange of knowledge. APWA is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and has an office in Washington, D.C.

Originally chartered in 1937, APWA is the largest and oldest organization of its kind in the world, with headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, an office in Washington, D.C., and 67 chapters throughout North America. APWA provides a forum in which public works professionals can exchange ideas, improve professional competency, increase the performance of their agencies and companies, and bring important public works-related topics to public attention in local, state and federal arenas.

The association is a highly participatory organization, with hundreds of opportunities for leadership and service, and a network of several dozen national committees in every area of public works. Governed by a board of directors, elected at both the regional and national levels, APWA is an open, flexible association with a diversified membership of 29,000+ and a reputation for quality services and products.

The American Public Works Association serves its members by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy and the exchange of knowledge. The APWA website www.apwa.net has valuable information for you.

Membership in APWA is open to public and private sector individuals, agencies, and companies interested and involved in the delivery of public works goods and services. Membership information and easy on-line application is also available www.apwa.net.