The Association of Rural Communities in Texas

The Association of Rural Communities in Texas ARCIT is a member based entity, uniting rural & small communities in Texas in creating a unified voic

ARCIT is made up of rural communities throughout Texas including, cities, counties economic development corporations, chambers of commerce, and utility districts within these regions. With over 200 members, and growing, ARCIT offers a strong voice and resource to the Texas State Legislature, Texas State Agencies and the Federal Government to promote the best practices of rural policies and programs while enhancing the quality of life for all rural Texans.

06/01/2026

Great testimony on why ARCIT is a great organization for rural Texas communities! Not a member? Join today!

05/29/2026

We had a blast hosting our first ever golf tournament at our annual conference in Granbury a few weeks back! Had a chance to visit with some folks and learn about them and why they choose to be apart of ARCIT!

Registration for our Regional Conferemce in Pampa, TX is OPEN! See you there!
04/26/2026

Registration for our Regional Conferemce in Pampa, TX is OPEN! See you there!

Registration is open for the Regional Conference in Pampa, TX. Hotel code - ARC
04/26/2026

Registration is open for the Regional Conference in Pampa, TX. Hotel code - ARC

We have had some great speakers with some great information targeted to rural communities!
04/24/2026

We have had some great speakers with some great information targeted to rural communities!

That’s a wrap on day one of our Annual Conference! More great stuff tomorrow!
04/23/2026

That’s a wrap on day one of our Annual Conference! More great stuff tomorrow!

Our Annual Conference in Granbury, TX is underway! Our first presentation is from Ben Jarrett with NEXT Meters talking a...
04/23/2026

Our Annual Conference in Granbury, TX is underway! Our first presentation is from Ben Jarrett with NEXT Meters talking about rural communities and how AMI Meter Automation can make monitoring and reading water easier than ever!

04/15/2026

Governor Greg Abbott encouraged Texas water suppliers to apply for over $1 billion in grants from the Texas Water Development Board's Water Supply & Infrastructure Grant program.

These grants will ensure Texas' water supply is secured for generations to come.

04/08/2026

The Texas Water Development Board is now accepting applications for Water Supply and Infrastructure Grants (WSIG). These grants provide 100% funding for eligible water supply and infrastructure projects.

πŸ“… The TWDB is also hosting two informational webinars on April 23 and May 13 to walk through WSIG implementation, including:
β€’ βœ… Applicant eligibility
β€’ πŸ—οΈ Project requirements and prioritization
β€’ ⏱️ Funding timeline

πŸ”— Register for the webinars, learn more about eligibility and requirements, and find out how to apply at πŸ‘‰ https://bit.ly/WSIG

πŸ—“οΈ Applications are due Thursday, July 30.

πŸ“© Questions? Email [email protected]

03/28/2026

Registration is OPEN! Join us in beautiful Granbury, TX for our Annual Conferemce!

Address

Austin, TX
78701

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Association of Rural Communities in Texas posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to The Association of Rural Communities in Texas:

Share