About Us

Our organization had its beginnings in 2002 as a handful of volunteers assisting local humane organizations, law enforcement agencies and citizens dealing with animal issues in our bi-state community encompassing Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas

Success in this effort led us to incorporate in 2004 as ARTEX Animal Welfare Association Inc. We became a 501c (3) non-profit organization shortly thereafter.

AAWA membership is comprised of a cross section of our community from corporate business, private business, the medical, veterinary, legal, education, agriculture, law enforcement professions, and the hunting sports.

It is hoped that, by our volunteer efforts, the pain and suffering of animals will be eliminated and a better community understanding of the care of all animals will be established.