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2026 SUMMER CONFERENCE

Times, locations, and topics subject to change.

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Wednesday, June 17

8:00–1:00 pm
Apple Rock Golf Course

19th Annual Jim Adams Memorial Golf Tournament
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. Please note, the golf tournament is sold out.

Check-in and breakfast at 7:00 am, Cap Rock Falls Pavilion, tee time at 8:00 am.

9:00 am–12:00 pm
Crockett Park (Granite Shoals)

Volunteer Service Project – Special thanks to our hosts, 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.

Volunteers meet at 9:00 am, Crockett Park.

11:00 am–6:00 pm
Ballroom Foyer

Registration

11:00 am–4:00 pm
Ballroom Foyer

Exhibitor Setup

4:30–5:00 pm
Granite Ballroom ABC

TWA Membership & Services Committee Meeting

5:00–6:00 pm
Granite Ballroom ABC

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
Ballroom Foyer

Welcome Reception – Sponsored by Carollo Engineers and Garney
Join us as we kick off the TWA 2026 Summer Conference with a sunset-themed Welcome Reception. Enjoy refreshing beverages while reconnecting with friends and colleagues. Resort casual attire and Hawaiian shirts are encouraged.

   

Thursday, June 18

7:30–9:15 am
Ballroom Foyer

Power Breakfast
Get ready for the day with a grab-and-go style breakfast.

7:30 am–5:00 pm
Ballroom Foyer

Registration & Exhibits

8:30–9:30 am

Panel Meetings (Concurrent)

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River Authorities – Granite Ballroom ABC
Navigation & Flood Control – Granite Ballroom E
Municipal – Granite Ballroom F
Irrigation Districts – Granite Ballroom G
9:30–10:30 am

Panel Meetings (Concurrent)

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Groundwater  – Granite Ballroom ABC
General & Environmental – Granite Ballroom E
Utility Districts – Granite Ballroom F
Industrial – Granite Ballroom G
Drainage Districts – Granite Ballroom H
 
◆ Speaker Sessions in GRANITE BALLROOM ABC ◆

10:45–11:15 am

Making the Invisible, Visible — Texas’ First State-Funded Water Awareness Campaign

Adeline Fox, Texas Water Foundation
Bryan McMath, 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–1:15 pm

– Lunch Break (On your own)

1:30–2:30 pm

Federal Affairs Committee Updates
Amy Stelter (Federal Affairs Committee Chair), Trinity River Authority of Texas

Topics TBD + Agency Updates
2:30–3:00 pm
Granite Foyer

– Ice Cream Treats Break

3:00–3:30 pm

El Niño and Its Expected Impacts on Texas Weather this Summer and Fall

Bob Rose, Lower Colorado River Authority
3:30–4:00 pm

Fireside Chat on Growth & Groundwater with Dr. Glenn Rogers

Glenn Rogers, Former State Representative
Doug Shaw, Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District
4:15–5:00 pm
Granite Ballroom E

TWA Board of Directors Meeting

6:00–7:30 pm
Live Oak Pavilion

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
Granite Ballroom EF

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.

7:00–11:30 am
Granite Foyer

Registration & Exhibits

 
◆ SPEAKER SESSIONS IN GRANITE BALLROOM ABC ◆

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
Granite Ballroom ABC

Legal Ethics

The Changing Legal Landscape: Managing AI, Professional Responsibility, and Risk in an Automated Age
Sara Labashosky, Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
Lisa Silveira, Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
10:30–11:30 am
Granite Ballroom EF

Engineering Ethics

Professional Ethics for Engineers
Lissa Gregg and Mike Reedy, Freese and Nichols, Inc.
   

Thank You to Our 2026 Summer Conference Sponsors!

Signature Sponsors

Friday Networking Breakfast
Freese and Nichols Logo
Wednesday Welcome Reception
Carollo Logo
Garney Logo
Thursday Networking Reception
Jacobs Logo
Hotel Key Card Holders
Garney Logo
TWA Risk Management Fund logo
Thursday Coffee Break
Hazen & Sawyer Logo
Name Badges
Ardurra Logo
Lanyards
EPCOR Logo


Platinum Plus Sponsors

Bickerstaff Logo
The Carlton Law Firm PLLC
Carollo
Freese and Nichols Logo
Gajeske Logo
Garney Logo
GBRA Logo
Gulf Coast Water Authority Logo
Halff Logo
HDR Engineering Logo
Intera Logo
Kimley-Horn Logo
LAN 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
San Jacinto River Authority
Tarrant Regional Water District
Trinity River Authority logo
Upper Trinity Regional Water District
WSP Logo


Gold Sponsors

Canadian River Municipal Water Authority
Lavaca Navidad RA
EKI Environment and Water Logo
Parkhill
Harris Galveston Subsidence District
Norris Water Logo
SledgeLaw Group logo


Silver Sponsors

Gulf Coast Authority Logo
NewGen Strategies and Solutions Logo


Bronze Sponsors

ABRH
Advanced Groundwater Solutions LLC
Ferguson Logo
KT Groundwater
Northeast Texas MWD logo
Prairielands GCD
Ron Lewis and Associates

Previous Events

Find presentations and information from our previous summer conferences.

2025 Summer Conference

2024 Summer Conference

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