QUICK LINKS

Deadlines. October 11 was the final day to sign up for sponsorships, golf, and the volunteer service project. Conference registrations received after October 11 will have a name badge printed on site.

Hotel Block Information. The TWA conference room block at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter is now closed, but rooms may still be available at the standard rates by booking directly with the hotel.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

TWA is thrilled to welcome our keynote speakers: Senator Pete Flores, SD 24; Rep. Josey Garcia, HD 124; and TCEQ Chairwoman Brooke Paup.

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Senator Pete Flores, SD 24

Texas State Senator Pete Flores represents Senate District 24. Sen. Flores served the state for 27 years as a Texas Game Warden and was the first Hispanic to achieve the rank of Colonel.

Sen. Flores is a member of the Finance, Education, and Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs committees and serves as vice chair of the Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding.

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Representative Josey Garcia, HD 124

Texas State Representative Josey Garcia represents West San Antonio’s HD 124 and is the first female active-duty veteran to serve in the Texas House.

Rep. Garcia serves on the Natural Resources and Energy Resources committees, shaping legislation that impacts water management, energy policy, and natural resource sustainability across Texas.

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TCEQ Chairwoman Brooke Paup

Brooke Paup serves as Chairwoman of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, bringing decades of Texas water policy experience, including her previous service as Chairwoman of TWDB.

Chairwoman Paup was instrumental in creating the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT) and is recognized for her leadership on water quality, supply, and sustainable management across the state.

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

DRAFT SCHEDULE

Join us in San Antonio! The TWA Fall Conference brings together leaders and professionals from across Texas’ water community, including river authorities, cities, utilities, regional districts, consultants, engineers, attorneys, state agencies, and policymakers. Whether you work in water supply, flood management, wastewater, groundwater, irrigation, or related fields, our events are the place to build relationships, exchange ideas, and help shape the future of water in Texas.

WEDNESDAY – OCT 22

Volunteer Service Project: In partnership with the San Antonio River Authority and San Antonio Water System, the TWA Membership & Services Committee has planned a special Apple Snail Removal Service Project. Participants will help protect the native ecosystem by removing invasive apple snails and their egg casings along the River Walk and Museum Reach. (Registration closed October 11)
Golf Tournament at Historic Brackenridge Park: The annual fall golf tournament tees off at the beautiful Brackenridge Park Golf Course, the heart of the Alamo City Golf Trail. Check-in and lunch at 11:00 am, tee time at 12:00 pm. (Registration closed October 11)
Speed Networking: Don’t miss the ever-popular Speed Networking hosted by the TWA Membership & Services Committee. All are welcome to join us for this fun, fast-paced event — a great opportunity to connect with your peers and fellow conference attendees.
Welcome Reception: Wear your favorite shade of BLUE and join us on opening night as we celebrate water awareness. This year’s theme, “Wear Blue, Be Water Aware," reflects our shared commitment to water resources and sound water policy—because when it comes to water, awareness is the first step to action. Hosted by the TWA Membership & Services Committee and sponsored by Kimley-Horn and Carollo Engineers.

THURSDAY – OCT 23

Keynotes, Panels, & Speaker Sessions: Thursday features a full day of panel meetings, speaker sessions, and keynotes, capped off with the TWA Board Meeting in the afternoon.
Networking Reception: After a full day of sessions, unwind and connect with friends and colleagues during the evening Networking Reception—it's the perfect way to cap off a day of education and collaboration! Sponsored by TWA Risk Management Fund and HDR Engineering, Inc.

FRIDAY – OCT 24

Networking Breakfast: Fuel your day with coffee, conversation, and connections during the Networking Breakfast. Sponsored by Freese and Nichols.
Committee Meetings & Topical Sessions: Friday features a half-day of timely discussions and presentations on water quality, endangered species, and federal affairs.

Please contact Lindsey Ford with any questions or for more information. View our cancellation, policies, and terms here.

CLE CREDITS

The TWA 2025 Fall Conference has been approved for up to 6.00 hours of continuing legal education (CLE) credit, as follows:

Thursday Speaker Presentations (0.50 hours CLE credit each, total 3.00 hours)

TWDB Update – Bryan McMath, TWDB
Texas State Representative Josey Garcia, HD 124
Unreasonable Impacts in Groundwater Permitting – Leah Martinsson, Water Policy Consultant
Texas State Senator Pete Flores, SD 24
TCEQ Chairwoman Brooke Paup
Special Session Recap & Prop 4 – Sarah Kirkle, TWA

Friday Committees and Panels (1.00 hours CLE credit each, total 3.00 hours)

Concurrent Sessions
– Endangered Species Updates & Meeting
– Water Quality Updates & Meeting
Current Issues in Groundwater Panel
Federal Affairs Updates & Meeting