Texas Water Association

Our Executive Director had a full week, presenting at Texas Water Day at the Capitol, being invited to provide testimony on Wednesday’s House Natural Resources Committee hearing, speaking at the Texas Water Association Annual Convention, and receiving the President’s Award in recognition of her contributions. We are proud of her leadership and dedication to the water industry. Congratulations, Julie Nahrgang!

At the final day of our Annual Convention, attendees had the chance to connect with friends and make new connections at our Friday Networking Breakfast sponsored by Freese and Nichols, then hear from three Texas Water Association Committees. ?? During our Endangered Species Committee Meeting, Committee Chair Glenn Clingenpeel discussed a variety of timely topics including connections between the Palisades Fire, endangered species, and water. ?? At the Federal Affairs Committee, Chair Amy Stelter (Trinity River Authority of Texas) led discussions from several presenters, including a presentation from Julie Minerva, Dan Delich, and Julie Ufner. ?? To close out the Convention, Chair Nathan Vassar led the Water Quality Meeting with a panel on PFAS from Daniel Opdyke, Meg Pierce-Walsh, and Jeffrey Reed, plus a discussion on water quality bills of interest during the 89th legislative session from Julie Nahrgang. ?? Thank you to all the attendees, presenters, and sponsors of this record-breaking TWA Annual Convention. Your support makes events like this possible, and we hope to see you again soon!

Join us in celebrating Fred Milton! Today, the Texas Water Association (TWA) honored Fred Milton, former Riverbend board member, with a Lifetime Award at the TWA Awards Lunch. This well-deserved recognition reflects his years of dedication and leadership in water management and conservation in Texas. Fred’s contributions have made a lasting impact on our communities, shaping sustainable water solutions for the future. His commitment to protecting one of our most valuable resources has been truly inspiring. Join us in congratulating Fred on this incredible achievement! #WaterLeadership #TWA #LifetimeAward

We were fortunate to hear from many leaders in Texas water today, including Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Commissioner Catarina Gonzales and Texas Water Development Board Director Tonya Miller??? These keynote speakers shared valuable insights on the ways their agencies are addressing Texas’ most pressing water issues, and we are grateful for their time and expertise!?

BHDA water attorneys Stefanie Albright and Emily Willms Rogers will present today at the Texas Water Association's Annual Conference. Emily will discuss the ?????????? ??. ???????????? ?????????? ?????????????????? ???? ?????????? case at this morning's TWA Navigation and Flood Control Panel meeting, and Stefanie will participate in the Case Law Update panel during this afternoon's speaker sessions. https://bit.ly/3DwtdiK #waterlaw #TexasWater #TexasLawFirm

Thank you to the Texas Water Association for inviting me to present at their conference yesterday! Topic was "Texas Prosperity and Security Require Robust #Water #Infrastructure." This work derives from a joint project between Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies (CES) and Texas 2036. We have a lot more in the pipeline. Here are the slides from yesterday's talk! Sarah Kirkle Jeremy B. Mazur Todd H. Votteler Joseph Triepke

This afternoon,?Senate Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Committee Chair Senator Charles Perry gave a fantastic keynote address to attendees of the Texas Water Association’s Annual Convention. Thank you, Senator Perry, for your continued leadership in Texas water!

?? The Texas Water Association honors TWA members, state government employees, and state agency employees for their outstanding contributions to Texas water and the association with our President’s Award. This year, we’re thrilled to present three recipients of the President’s Award:?Julie Nahrgang (Water Environment Association of Texas),?Kathleen Ligon (Texas Water Development Board, and Kathy Alexander (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality)!???

This afternoon, Texas Water Association was honored to present the recipients of our?Leroy Goodson Leadership in Water Award. This award honors legacy leaders in the Texas water arena – those who have made a Texas-sized impact on Texas water. This year, we are celebrating four fantastic honorees: Hope Wells (San Antonio Water System), Brian Sledge (SLEDGELAW GROUP PLLC),?Randy Palachek (Civitas Engineering Group, Inc.), and Tom Ray (Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN). Congratulations and thank you for all you do in support of Texas water!

Each year, Texas Water Association dedicates its Annual Convention to an individual who has had a profound impact on Texas water. This award is our highest honor, and we’re proud to announce that?TWA dedicates our 81st Annual Convention to?Jon Niermann, who served as Chairman and Commissioner of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for nearly a decade and is now a partner at Vinson & Elkins. Congratulations, Jon!