2025 Texas Groundwater Summit Wrap-Up
What an incredible event! The 2025 Texas Groundwater Summit surpassed expectations, reflecting the industry’s dedication to insight and innovation. Sincere thanks to every attendee and volunteer—the Summit’s success is a direct result of your passion and involvement. Looking ahead, we’re excited to continue shaping Texas groundwater management together.
BY THE NUMBERS
- 575 attendees – a 5% increase from last year!
- 42 fantastic sponsors
- 47 livestream attendees
- 24 Exhibitors
- 59 speakers
- Numerous out-of-state attendees, including panelists from Colorado, Nebraska, and Kansas, contributed valuable insights during the “Managing the Ogallala: Perspectives from Across the Region” panel discussion
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
Explore the full 2025 Texas Groundwater Summit agenda here. This year’s program offered a robust mix of general sessions relevant to all attendees, interactive panel discussions tackling key groundwater issues from multiple perspectives, and concurrent breakout sessions designed for in-depth exploration of timely topics and emerging practices.
GENERAL SESSION PRESENTATIONS
Keynote – Chief Justice Nathan L. Hecht, Partner, Jackson Walker LLP
Dylan Drummond, Shareholder, Langley & Banack, Inc.
Keynote – Bryan McMath, Executive Administrator, Texas Water Development Board
From Aquifer to Acre: Are Correlative Rights the Key to Managing Privately Owned Groundwater?
The Agricultural Land Market Value of Groundwater
Urban Groundwater Challenges in the 21st Century
Texas Data Center: A Growing Water User
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
The Balancing Act: How GCDs can Protect Privately Owned, Yet Shared Groundwater Resources
GAMs: Their Last 25 Years and Their Future Importance in Shaping Groundwater Planning, Regulations, Development, and Management
Legislative Recap: Groundwater in the 89th
From Angus to Augustine: Groundwater Availability in Formerly Rural Areas
Managing the Ogallala: Perspectives from Across the Regions
What Lies Beneath: Can Brackish Groundwater Save Our Water Future?
BREAKOUT TRACKS
Enforcement Under the Texas Water Code: Discussing Groundwater District Authority
Begin With the End in Mind: Data Collection and DFC Tracking
District Science Featuring: Lone Star GCD, Post Oak Savannah GCD, Lost Pines GCD, Rolling Plains GCD, Brewster County GCD, and Central Texas GCD
Aquifer Recharge: Projects and Planning
Strategic Site Selection for Managed Aquifer Recharge
Understanding Aquifers
Making the Invisible Visible: Data Visualization & Communication
FROM OUR ATTENDEES
Each year, feedback from Summit attendees guides the development of future events and agenda topics. These honest testimonials not only highlight what resonates most but also inspire continued improvements and innovation. The Texas Groundwater Summit Conference Planning Committee and TAGD staff carefully review every suggestion and insight submitted. We extend a special thanks to all attendees who took time to share their perspectives.
“Great conference, as always.”
“One of my favorite conferences each year. Thank you TAGD for being an excellent host.”
“Connecting with other GCD’s. I enjoyed learning about the Data Centers, Truths, and use about Artificial Intelligence.”
“The panel with the Commissioner from Parker County was an incredible opportunity to hear about how non-metropolitan areas of the state are grappling with groundwater demands.”
“The exhibitors were also great, especially the 4-H Water Ambassadors. “
NETWORKING
Summit evenings are filled with spirited networking events, providing attendees with opportunities to wind down and reflect on the day’s sessions. From lively happy hour receptions and casual conversations in the foyer to ping pong challenges at Desserts & Drinks, participants strengthened existing relationships while building new ones. Year after year, these unique social gatherings remain a hallmark of the event. Check out a few highlights below.
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Texas Groundwater Summit. Your involvement makes this the premier groundwater event in Texas year after year. We greatly appreciate your support, constructive survey feedback, and ideas offered informally throughout the year. TAGD members interested in shaping future events can join the Conference Planning Committee during committee signups each October. Not a member? Click here to learn more.
Video recordings of all sessions are available on the TAGD YouTube channel, and presentation PDFs can be accessed here.
Mark your calendars now for the 2026 Texas Groundwater Summit, returning to the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort in San Antonio on September 1-3, 2026. Stay connected through our monthly newsletter, The Water Table, or follow us on social media for event updates. TAGD members and past attendees will also receive direct Texas Groundwater Summit communications, including calls for proposals, registration announcements, lodging information, and agenda highlights.