Mission Statement

The Texas Land Trust Council encourages excellence in the Texas land trust community through collaboration, education and outreach.

What is a Land Trust?

A land trust is a local, state or regional nonprofit conservation organization involved in protecting land for its natural, recreational, read more...

What is a Conservation Easement?

A conservation easement is an excellent tool for landowners who wish to retain ownership and continue living on and managing read more...

Texas Land Trust Council Services

Texas Land Trust Council provides many services, publications and resources, including:
checkmark Educational, organizational & technical support
checkmark Hosts the Statewide Land Conservation Conference
checkmark Serves as a clearinghouse for conservation information and data on conserved lands in Texas
checkmark Provides a land trust directory to help landowners and others locate land trusts in their area
checkmark Maintains a listing of conservation related professionals

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Join the Texas Land Trust Council

The Texas Land Trust Council (TLTC) is working to build a strong, active coalition to serve as a powerful voice for conservation in Texas. Please join us in this effort by becoming a member of the Texas Land Trust Council today. Members have access to training opportunities, news, online tools, and much more. Professional members also receive a listing in TLTC’s Professional Index.

The success of TLTC’s work to enhance and sustain the conservation efforts of Texas land trusts is dependent on your support of our mission. Help us continue to strengthen the growing land conservation community throughout the State of Texas. Please join us as a partner in our coalition for conservation—Join today!

Conservation Easement Video

This was presented at the Statewide Land Conservation Conference. The video was filmed, scripted and produced by Doug Lowry, videographer for LCRA's communication services.