Membership Benefits
The Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association is the state’s oldest and largest association primarily focused on betterment of the Texas wine industry. TWGGA’s mission is to promote the production and appreciation of premium grapes and fine wines from Texas and to represent a unified state industry with common marketing, governmental, and educational goals.
The only state organization to consistently advocate on behalf of Texas wineries and grape growers, TWGGA membership allows you to support the protection, enhancement, and advancement of the Texas wine industry. TWGGA advocacy efforts include:
- Representing members with TABC, the Texas legislature, and other local, state, and national agencies and organizations.
- Defending funding to continue the Agrilife Extension Agent program.
- Advancing Texas wines nationwide with legislation, such as 2021’s wine labeling bill (HB 1957, SB 1402) and 2021’s alcohol to-go bill (HB 1204, SB 298).
- Providing access to an outstanding platform of advocacy tools with the new VineRoots program.
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TWGGA is here to help you market your unique products, saving you valuable time and providing you with outstanding tools to grow and cultivate your business. TWGGA members receive access to cost-saving, innovation-forward tools, such as:
- The Texas Wine, Texas Bold marketing campaign materials.
- Listings on the TWGGA website, including free classified advertising, the vineyard and winery map, and the Member Directory and Vendor Directory.
- Coverage and updates on the TWGGA Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
TWGGA members also receive access to incredible educational opportunities that can help you build your industry knowledge, including regional meetings, and in-person events, such as Newsom Grape Day, Grape Camp, and the Annual Conference & Trade Show.
TWGGA can help you establish connections with other winemakers and grape growers through its resources and peer-to-peer networking opportunities. TWGGA provides access to:
- Conferences, regional groups, and business-to-business tools.
- Resources that help cultivate meaningful industry relationships and create opportunities for relationships.
- Opportunities for recognition, leadership, and professional development, such as the association’s annual awards program and the Lone Star International Wine Competition.
