Committees

TWCA has a robust committee framework. Much of the association's legislative and policy work happens through these committees. Many committees are open to the full membership, but some require presidential appointment. 

Committees (Open to All Members):
Federal Affairs - Chair: Tom Ray
Works to understand federal actions and legislation that may impact Texas water resource management, identify federal priorities of the membership, and build relationships with the Texas Congressional delegation.

Texas Water Day Planning Subcommittee
Chairs: Denis Qualls, Tom Ray, and Amy Stelter
Works to plan and organize TWCA's Texas Water Day annual event in Washington, D.C., and draft position papers for the event.

Endangered Species Subcommittee
Chair: Glenn Clingenpeel
Works to understand and/or mitigate the impacts of endangered and threatened species listings on water supplies and associated public utilities and services. 

Groundwater - Chairs: Hope Wells and Brian Sledge
Works in advance of the Texas Legislative Session to develop consensus legislation on complex groundwater issues. 

Membership & Services - Chair Connie Curtis & Vice Chairs Lance McLeod and Tony Smith
Welcomes new members, assists in planning conferences, and helps staff with communication and outreach to members; eight issue-specific subcommittees were formed

Surface Water - Chairs: Lyn Clancy and Walt Sears

Works in advance of the Texas legislative session to develop consensus legislation on state surface water issues.

Water Laws - Chair: Howard Slobodin
Informs the membership about new developments in water law and other laws of interest; provides recommendations regarding TWCA’s participation in lawsuits or other disputes; provides legal expertise to the TWCA when developing policy positions; and provides ongoing legal education to the membership.

Water Quality - Chair: Randy Palachek
Informs the membership about key water quality issues, including water quality standards, drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater. The committee also engages state and federal agencies implementing water quality regulations on behalf of the Association. 

Appointed Committees ( Presidential Appointment Required):
Policy - Chair: Dan Buhman