El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT Association 

Mission - 
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association seeks to protect the historic integrity of the trail, to educate and engage the public about its significance, and to promote resource development, interpretation, and tourism along its path.

Vision - 
For the trail:
El Camino Real de los Tejas NHT is a nationally recognized and protected cultural resource connecting nations, cultures, and places through time.
For the association:
ELCAT is a champion for the trail and achieves its work through the strength of its volunteers, partners, and staff.