1.4.3 Texas Rivers, Creeks, and Watersheds

The 13 major river basins of Texas vary greatly in size, shape, and stream patterns as shown in . Although the river basins share many common features, each is unique. River basins reflect the climate, geology, topography, and vegetation of an area. Annual rainfall rates and watersheds are major factors to be considered in the selection of vegetation types.
Texas River Basins/Rainfall