Texas Rural Water Association

08/26/2026

Thank you for joining us!

08/20/2026

Need a little extra prep before your Water Distribution exam?

Join TRWA Instructor Bruce Pearson for a virtual Water Distribution Study Prep session tomorrow, Friday, August 21, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Review key exam concepts, Texas certification requirements and the role water operators play in protecting public health and safety.

The session is FREE for personnel from TRWA member systems and $150 for non-members. Participants are encouraged to have a TRWA Water Distribution manual available during the session.

Register here:

This study prep course is designed for operators preparing for the Water Distribution license exam. The course reviews the water cycle, responsibilities of water system personnel, and the importance of regulations in protecting public health, safety, and welfare. Texas certification rules and requir...

08/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Navasota Area Meeting. We appreciate State Representative Trey Wharton - HD12 for visiting and speaking with his constituents.
We're back on the road further north for a meeting in
Jacksonville on August 25. Click here to register and see our full schedule of meetings for this year: https://www.trwa.org/page/area-meetings.

08/14/2026

Join us in Tyler for TRWA’s new Water Utility Expo, October 29 & 30 at the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center.

Explore the latest water and wastewater technologies, connect with utilities and industry suppliers, earn CEUs and put your skills to the test in utility contests throughout the Expo.

Stick around Thursday evening for a barbecue dinner, lawn games and more, or come early for Operator Training Courses beginning Monday afternoon.

Register today: https://www.trwa.org/general/custom.asp?page=expo26

08/12/2026

There’s still time for your utility to join TRWA’s second Registered Apprenticeship Program cohort of 2026.

TRWA is continuing to onboard new utilities and apprentices throughout August, and systems that join this year may be eligible for scholarship funding to help offset program costs.

Interested in enrolling an employee? Contact [email protected] to get the process started or visit https://www.trwa.org/general/custom.asp?page=rap to learn more.

08/05/2026

Registration is now open for TRWA’s 2026 Office Professionals Conference in San Marcos.

Learn from industry experts about financial resiliency, termination law, stress management and more. Attendees can also connect with fellow water and wastewater professionals during our Western-themed Networking Reception and participate in the conference silent auction.

View the full agenda and register today: https://www.trwa.org/page/opc26

07/29/2026

TRWA is still collecting responses for the 2026 Salary and Rate Survey. Your input helps provide valuable salary, staffing and utility rate data that water and wastewater systems across Texas can use for planning and comparison. The survey closes July 31. Please submit one response per system.

Help make Texas systems stronger by participating at the link below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BLVFHG7

07/13/2026

TRWA is still collecting data from water and wastewater systems on anticipated infrastructure costs over the next 20 years. Your input will support discussions with state leaders and help advocate for utilities across Texas during the upcoming legislative session.

The survey closes July 19. Participating systems will be entered into a drawing for a $500 prize. Please submit one survey per system.

07/09/2026

TRWA’s 2026 Training & Technical Conference is almost here!

We’re gearing up for two days of training, CEUs, networking and industry updates July 15–16 in Galveston.

If you’re joining us in Galveston, download the conference app to access the schedule, session updates, maps, and more!

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07/03/2026

In observance of Independence Day, the TRWA office will be closed Friday, July 3. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday.