Trees For Texas
Trees For Texas is the statewide initiative by Trees For Houston that brings our proven model of tree planting and landscape enhancement projects to communities across Texas. Building on over 40 years of experience, during which we’ve planted and maintained nearly a million trees across parks, schools, neighborhoods, and streets in the Greater Houston region, Trees For Texas responds to a growing demand for scalable, locally tailored, tree-based solutions.
This initiative supports a wide range of community-based projects that improve the environmental function of the livability of public spaces. From adding shade to school campuses and greening trail corridors, to improving stormwater management in parks and reforestation of flood-prone areas, the program adapts to local needs while delivering practical, lasting results through partnerships.
Where We Work
Trees For Texas is a statewide effort. We don’t limit our work to one region. Instead, we focus on areas where trees can provide the greatest impact.
Our model is expanding into:
Urban neighborhoods with limited tree canopy and high heat exposure
Rural communities with minimal access to tree planting resources
Coastal and flood-prone areas seeking natural infrastructure solutions
Drought-stressed regions of West and South Texas
Public spaces like school campuses, parks, and trail corridors across the state
Geographically, our reach includes the following:
The Gulf Coast
Central Texas
East Texas Pineywoods
South and West Texas
The Panhandle
Border communities (e.g., Laredo, McAllen, Eagle Pass, Brownsville)
We continue to grow based on partnership opportunities, project readiness, and local needs.
Our Approach
Through Trees For Texas, we partner with organizations, municipalities, and community groups across the state to:
Identify priority planting sites
Provide high-quality trees and planting support
Develop watering and maintenance plans
Offer technical guidance and volunteer engagement strategies
Each project is reviewed individually to ensure alignment with community goals, site readiness, and available resources. Maintenance planning, especially a two-year watering plan, is required as part of every partnership.
Our work includes:
Tree planting and distribution events
Community tree giveaways to expand residential canopy while empowering homeowners to take part in local greening efforts
Technical guidance on species selection, siting, and care
Volunteer coordination and civic engagement
Long-term watering, maintenance, and stewardship planning
Education on the environmental, health, and economic benefits of trees
All of our programs are tailored to local conditions, ecologically and socially, to ensure lasting success.
Our Founding Sponsor
We are proud to recognize Phillips66 as the inaugural sponsor of Trees For Texas for the 2025-2026 program year. Their support is helping expand our mission beyond Greater Houston and into new communities across the state.
Through this partnership, Trees For Texas will be active in:
Sweeney, Texas
The Permian Basin region, including communities such as Amarillo, Borger, Midland, and Odessa
These projects will focus on delivering high-impact tree planting efforts tailored to each community’s local environment, needs, and long-term maintenance capacity.
Corporate Support Across Texas
We welcome corporate sponsors from across Texas to join us in expanding the impact of Trees For Texas. As a statewide partner, your company can:
Support tree planting and public space improvement projects in targeted communities
Sponsor community tree giveaways
Engage employees through volunteer planting events
Receive recognition on project signage, digital platforms, and media coverage
Demonstrate commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and Texas communities
Interested in becoming a corporate partner?
Reach out to Katherine Bravo Newton, Director of Strategic Partnerships at katherine@treesforhouston.org
Partner With Us
Are you a city official, school district, nonprofit, or community group interested in expanding trees to your area? Trees For Texas is actively expanding, and we’re looking for partners across the state to help identify planting sites, support local projects, and strengthen the community landscape through trees.
Let’s work together to grow the impact of Trees For Texas, one project at a time. Access to trees in your area?
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For questions, reach out to Katherine Bravo Newton, Director of Strategic Partnerships, at katherine@treesforhouston.org
Support the Movement
We welcome additional funders, sponsors, and donors to help grow Trees For Texas. Your support allows us to deliver more trees, support more communities, and extend care beyond planting.