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TWA 2026 FALL CONFERENCE DRAFT PROGRAM

Topics, speakers, and times subject to change.

REGISTER FOR FALL CONFERENCE

Wednesday, October 7

10:00 am–1:00 pm

H2Oaks Center TourHosted by SAWS and the TWA Membership & Services Committee

Join us for a tour of the H2Oaks Center, home to three water supplies, desalinated water, aquifer storage and recovery, and the local Carrizo Aquifer.

Lunch and transportation to and from the hotel will be provided (individual vehicles will not be permitted). Space is limited to 50 participants, and the event is currently open to conference attendees only. We may open additional spots to guests at a later date if space allows. Sign up here by September 25.

11:00 am

17th Annual Fall Classic Golf Tournament – Begin the conference with an afternoon of golf, networking, and a little friendly competition. Lunch at 11:00 am, tee time at noon. Register here by September 25.

10:00 am–3:30 pm

TWA Risk Management Fund Seminar
The TWARMF Risk Management Seminar connects FM’s engineering-based risk improvement resources with real-world member operations, loss prevention, and long-term Fund cost control. Must be an RMF Fund member to attend. Register here.

1:00–5:00 pm

Registration

11:00 am–4:30 pm

Exhibitor Setup

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 Garney and Kimley-Horn
Join us as we kick off the TWA 2026 Fall Conference during the Welcome Reception. Enjoy a refreshing beverage while reconnecting with friends and colleagues.

Wear your favorite shade of water blue and let's show our support for Texas' first statewide water awareness campaign, This is Texas Water!

   

Thursday, October 8

7:30–9:15 am

Power Breakfast
Get ready for a full day of sessions with this grab-and-go style breakfast.

7:30 am–5:00 pm

Registration & Exhibits

8:30–9:30 am

Panel Meetings (Concurrent)

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Drainage Districts
Industrial
Irrigation Districts
River Authorities
9:30–10:30 am

Panel Meetings (Concurrent)

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Groundwater + General & Environmental
Municipal
Navigation & Flood Control
Utility Districts
 
◆ SPEAKER SESSIONS 1:30–4:00 pm ◆

10:45–11:45 am

Water Quality Updates
Nathan Vassar (Water Quality Committee Chair), Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.

Speakers + Topics TBA
11:45 am–1:30 pm

– Lunch Break – (on your own)

1:30–2:00 pm

KEYNOTE: Director Brady Franks, Texas Water Development Board

2:00–2:30 pm

Key Water Data Needs: WAMs, GAMs, and GCD Science

Dr. Kathy Alexander, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Natalie Ballew, Texas Water Development Board
2:30–3:00 pm

– Ice Cream Treats Break – Sponsored by GFT

3:00–3:30 pm

KEYNOTE: Representative Armando Walle, Texas HD 140

3:30–4:00 pm

Confronting Corpus Christi’s Historic Drought Through Diversification 

Peter Zanoni, City of Corpus Christi
Nick Winkelmann, Corpus Christi Water
4:15–5:00 pm

TWA Board of Directors Meeting

6:00–7:30 pm

Networking Reception – Sponsored by HDR 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, October 9

7:00–8:30 am

Networking BreakfastSponsored by Freese and Nichols, Inc.
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 of Fall Conference.

7:00–11:30 am

Registration & Exhibits

 
◆ SPEAKER SESSIONS 8:30–11:30 am ◆

8:30–9:00 am

KEYNOTE: Commissioner Courtney Hjaltman, Public Utility Commission of Texas

9:00–9:30 am

Growth and Migration Patterns Across Texas

Monica Cruz, Texas Demographic Center
9:30–10:30 am

Industry Perspectives on Water

C.J. Tredway, Texas Oil & Gas Association
Billy Howe, Texas Farm Bureau
Wroe Jackson, Texas Association of Manufacturers
Logan Harrell, Texas Chemistry Council
Moderator: Stacey Allison Steinbach, Texas Water Association
10:30–11:30 am

Data Center Water Use

Cameron Poursoltan, Data Center Coalition
Farish Mozley, Google
Servando Esparza, AWS
TBA, Starwood Digital Ventures
Moderators: Blaire Parker, San Antonio Water System and Cole Ruiz, Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
   

Thank You to Our 2026 Fall Conference Sponsors!

Signature Sponsors

Friday Networking Breakfast
Freese and Nichols Logo
Wednesday Welcome Reception
Garney Logo
Kimley-Horn Logo
Thursday Networking Reception
HDR Engineering Logo
TWA Risk Management Fund logo
Thursday Coffee Break
Hazen & Sawyer Logo
Registration Gifts
Jacobs Logo
Name Badges
SWCA Logo
Afternoon Treats Break
GFT Logo
Programs
Garney Logo
Lanyards
NewGen Strategies and Solutions Logo


Platinum Plus Sponsors

Bickerstaff Logo
The Carlton Law Firm PLLC
Carollo
EKI Environment and Water Logo
EPCOR Logo
Freese and Nichols Logo
Gajeske Logo
Halff Logo
GBRA Logo
Intera Logo
Gulf Coast Water Authority Logo
LAN Engineering
LJA Engineering
Lloyd Gosselink Logo
MBROH Engineering Logo
McCall Parkhurst and Horton
North Harris County Regional Water Authority
North Texas MWD Logo

Plummer logo

Sabine River River Authority
San Antonio River Authority Logo
Tarrant Regional Water District
Trinity River Authority
Upper Trinity Regional Water District


Gold Sponsors

Advanced Groundwater Solutions LLC

Lavaca Navidad RA

ECOM Logo
Canadian River Municipal Water Authority
San Jacinto River Authority
Harris Galveston Subsidence District
Stacey Reese Law


Silver Sponsors

Civitas Engineering logo

Gulf Coast Authority Logo


Bronze Sponsors

ABRH
Prairielands GCD
KT Groundwater
Quiet Waters logo
Rubicon Water Logo
Northeast Texas MWD
Ron Lewis and Associates

Previous Events

Find presentations and information from our previous fall conferences.

2025 Fall Conference

2024 Fall Conference

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