Organizations started by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, still administered through this office:

Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA)
The first chapter in a nationwide movement, now in at least 23 states Combats frivolous lawsuits and promotes jury service

Lower Rio Grande Water Committee
Acts as liaison between the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) and Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy counties Monitors potential flooding problems Coordiantes payment of one-half the annual US cost of El Morillo drain, which removes approximately 280,000 tons of salt from the Rio Grande River each year

Regional Mobility Task Force
Originally the Rio Grande Valley Planning Board, organized 50 years ago, Accomplished the causeway to SPI (1974), the highway to Cd. Victoria, and Expressway 83; Now in cooperation with cities, counties, and other groups, Secured I-69 “NAFTA Highway” in 1990 Advocated highway loop in 2003 Partnership President/CEO sits on board of I-69 Corridor Alliance

Rio Grande Valley Regional Water Authority
Enacted by Senate Bill 1902 of the 78th Texas Legislature (2003) Addresses the drought crisis from Laredo to Brownsville

Valley Agricultural Research And Development Corporation (VARDC)
Since the 1960s, makes a revolving fund available for land purchases and research activities

Valley Legislative Program
Since the 1970s, sponsors a “Visit to the Valley” during each biennial session of the Texas Legislature Personally introduces legislators to the problems and potential of South Texas

Valley Proud Education Committee
Organizes “Annual Honors Banquet” for top two graduating seniors from all Valley High Schools

Organizations initiated by the Partnership
that are now independent