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2025 annual convention Wrap Up

Thank you to all the attendees, sponsors, and speakers for joining us at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center for the TWA 2025 Annual Convention. Nearly 500 water professionals gathered in Austin and heard from distinguished speakers, explored the latest policy developments, and honored water leaders during our annual awards presentation. We look forward to seeing you at the 82nd Annual Convention in Fort Worth, March 11-13, 2026! Stay tuned for details.

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For more conference photos, please see our 2025 Annual Convention Facebook album.

2025 Award Winners

During the 2025 Annual Convention, TWA recognized its annual award winners. Congratulations to all—we’re proud to recognize your outstanding service, dedication, and contributions to Texas water!

Texas Water Association 81st Annual Convention Dedication
Jon Niermann,
 Vinson & Elkins LLP,  former Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Chairman and Commissioner

Leroy Goodson Leadership in Water Awards
Hope Wells, San Antonio Water System
Brian Sledge, Sledgelaw Group, PLLC
Randy Palachek, Civitas Engineering Group, Inc.
Tom Ray, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN)

President's Awards
Dr. Kathy Alexander,
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Kathleen Ligon, Texas Water Development Board
Julie Nahrgang, Water Environment Association of Texas

Honorary Life Memberships
Karen Bondy,
LCRA and Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority
Bob Brandes, Robert J. Brandes Consulting and TWA Past President
Linda Christie, Tarrant Regional Water District
Tom Gooch, Freese & Nichols, Inc.
Phil Kelley, Jefferson County Drainage District #7 and TWA Past President
Fred Milton, Riverbend Water Resources District

Staff Appreciation Award
Lisa Henley,
TWA Director of Administration, Finance, and Events
In honor of her 25 years of service to the Association.

2025 Board Elections

During the 81st annual meeting of the Board of Directors, we thanked those who stepped down from the board for their service, and welcomed one new board member. Anthony Stambaugh, Hidalgo Co. Irrigation District #2, Irrigation Panel, 2026, was elected to fill the unexpired term of retiring board member Sonny Hinojosa. Please find the full TWA Board of Directors list here


Conference Meetings & Presentations 

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

  • Regional Discussion on One Water – Marisa Bruno, Hill Country Alliance; Robin Gary, New Braunfels Utilities; and Jonathan Stinson, Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, moderated by Ian Taylor, Freese and Nichols, Inc.
  • Economic Impacts of Insufficient Water Supply – Gabriel Collins, Rice University
  • Reservoir Screening and FIRO in Texas – Bret Higginbotham, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Glenn Clingenpeel, Trinity River Authority, Aaron Abel, Brazos River Authority, and Denis Qualls, City of Dallas, moderated by Carla Guthrie, Texas Water Development Board
  • KEYNOTE – Aaron Demerson, Texas Economic Development Corporation President & CEO
  • Legislative Update – Sarah Kirkle, Texas Water Association
Thursday, March 6, 2025

Panel Meetings

Presentations

  • Biosolids and PFAS Update – Julie Nahrgang, Water Environment Association of Texas
  • Case Law Update – Stefanie Albright, Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP, Cole Lempke, Baker Botts LLP, and Mary Martha Murphy, Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.

Friday, March 7, 2025

Committee Updates and Meetings

Endangered Species Committee

  • Presentation from Committee Chair Glenn Clingenpeel, Trinity River Authority, – Texas Lawsuit against Department of the Interior, Potential Impacts from the Change in Federal Administration, and The Palisades Wildfires, Endangered Species, and California Water 

    Federal Affairs Committee

    Water Quality Committee


    CLE Credits

    COURSE TITLE: Texas Water Association Annual Convention 
    COURSE DATE(S): March 5-7, 2025
    COURSE LOCATIONS: Austin, TX
    COURSE NO: 174272917

    Conference attendees are eligible for a maximum of 8.25 hours of CLE credits. For engineers, geoscientists, and other professionals who want to keep a record of continuing education, download this conference certificate with a copy of the conference program for your files. 

    Thursday, March 6 (5.25 hours)

    • General and Environmental Panel Meeting (1 hour)
    • Navigation and Flood Control Panel Meeting OR River Authorities Panel Meeting (1 Hour)
    • HNRC Chair Rep. Cody Harris (.25 hour)
    • Biosolids and PFAS, Julie Nahrgang (.5 hour)
    • TWA Legislative Update, Sarah Kirkle (.25 hour)
    • TCEQ Commissioner Catarina Gonzales (.5 hour)
    • SWARA Chair Sen. Charles Perry (.25 hour)
    • TWDB Director Tonya Miller (.5 hour)
    • Case Law Update, Stefanie Albright, Cole Lempke, and Mary Martha Murphy (1 hour)

    Friday, March 7 (3.0 hours)

    • Endangered Species Session (1 hour)
    • Federal Affairs Session (1 hour)
    • Water Quality (1 hour)

    Please contact Lindsey Ford with any questions related to TWA conferences

    Thanks to our 2025 TWA Annual Convention Sponsors!

    Friday Morning Networking Breakfast


    Membership & Services Reception


    Thursday Networking Reception





    Ice Cream Treats Break



    Coffee Break



    Lanyards


    Convention Program


    Charging Station



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