Upcoming events

America/Chicago
TWA 2026 Summer Conference - Golf Tournament Registration

June 17, 2026 8:00 AM

Apple Rock Golf Course, 2655 Bay W Blvd, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657
America/Chicago
TWA 2026 Summer Conference - Sponsorships

June 17, 2026 4:00 PM

Horseshoe Bay Resort - 200 Hi Circle North, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657
America/Chicago
Texas Water Association 2026 Summer Conference - General Registration

June 17, 2026 5:00 PM

Horseshoe Bay Resort - 200 Hi Circle North, Horseshoe Bay, TX 78657

Stay tuned for full schedule coming soon.

Wednesday, June 17

8:00–1:00 pm	19th Annual Jim Adams Memorial Golf Tournament – Apple Rock Golf Course Network with fellow attendees and enjoy a relaxed start to the conference on the green. Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake LBJ, one of the most beautiful courses in Texas, the golf tournament offers an exceptional experience for players of all levels. Check-in and breakfast at 7:00 am. Spots are limited. Separate registration is required and closes June 8. Sponsorships are also available. ⟶ Golf Registration & Sponsorships
9:00 am–12:00 pm	Volunteer Service Project – Special thanks to our hosts, the Lower Colorado River Authority and Colorado River Alliance Kick off the Summer Conference by giving back! TWA volunteers will help clean up trash along Lake LBJ, with opportunities to participate either by kayak or along the shoreline. Participants will meet at 9:00 am, location TBD. Open to all conference attendees and supplies, kayaks, and lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so sign up by June 8 to reserve your spot. ⟶ Volunteer Service Project Sign Up
4:30–5:00 pm	TWA Membership & Services Committee Meeting
5:00–6:00 pm	Signature Speed Networking – Hosted by the TWA Membership & Services Committee Don’t miss this popular, fast-paced event! It's a fun and engaging way to make connections and meet your fellow attendees.
6:00–7:00 pm	Welcome Reception – Sponsored by Carollo Engineers and Garney Join us for beverages and good company as we kick off the 2026 Summer Conference.

Thursday, June 18

7:30–8:30 am	Power Breakfast Get ready for the day with a grab-and-go style breakfast.
8:00 am–5:00 pm	Registration & Exhibits
8:30–9:30 am	Panel Meetings (Concurrent) View Panel Agendas River Authorities Navigation & Flood Control Municipal Irrigation Districts
9:30–10:30 am	Panel Meetings (Concurrent) View Panel Agendas General & Environmental Groundwater Utility Districts Industrial Drainage Districts
	◆ Speaker Sessions 10:45 am–4:00 pm ◆
10:45–11:15 am	Statewide Water Public Awareness Campaign Adeline Fox, Texas Water Foundation and Kaci Woodrome, Texas Water Development Board
11:15–11:45 am	TCEQ Toxicology: The Importance of Understanding the Toxicity of Water Contaminants Dr. Sabine Lange, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
11:45 am–1:30 pm	Lunch Break (On your own)
1:30–2:30 pm	Federal Affairs Updates Amy Stelter (Federal Affairs Committee Chair), Trinity River Authority of Texas Topics TBD + Agency Updates
2:30–3:00 pm	Ice Cream Treats Break
3:00–3:30 pm	Session TBD
3:30–4:00 pm	KEYNOTE: Fireside Chat on Growth & Groundwater with Dr. Glenn Rogers Glenn Rogers, Former State Representative and Doug Shaw, Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District
4:15–5:00 pm	TWA Board of Directors Meeting
6:00–7:30 pm	Networking Reception – Sponsored by Jacobs and TWA Risk Management Fund Unwind after a full day of sessions with beverages and bites. Continue conversations with colleagues and friends across the Texas water community.

Friday, June 19

7:00–8:30 am	Networking Breakfast – Sponsored by Freese and Nichols Start the day with breakfast, coffee, and community. Take a seat next to someone new and make fresh connections as we kick off the final day.
8:00–11:30 am	Registration & Exhibits
	◆ Speaker Sessions 8:30–11:30 am ◆
8:30–9:30 am	Water Quality Committee Updates Nathan Vassar (Water Quality Committee Chair), Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. Updates on Austin Water’s Reuse Initiatives Kevin Critendon, Austin Water Post-Sackett WOTUS Rules – Is Stormwater an Afterthought Jennifer Lueckemeyer and James Thomas, HDR, Inc.
9:30–10:00 am	KEYNOTE: Commissioner Tonya Miller, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
10:00–10:30 am	Rethinking Water Management with AI Jim Blackburn, SSPEED Center, Rice University
10:30–11:30 am	Ethics Presentations (Concurrent) Legal Ethics: AI in the Law Sara Labashosky, Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP and Lisa Silveira, Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. Engineering Ethics Lissa Gregg and Mike Reedy, Freese and Nichols