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JOURNAL VOLUME 35
OCTOBER 2026
"Proudly Serving Education Excellence since 1918"
NUMBER 10
Texas Water Utilities Association R e g i o n a l Tr a i n i n g
2026 REGIONAL
SCHOOL SCHEDULE D AT E S
November 2 – 5, 2026
We s t T x . R e g i o n Lubbock, TX
(Not all regions offer Surface 1 which is a 24 hour class these above dates reflect all regions starting on Monday and offering 24 hour classes. Once we receive all the schools fliers we will post if in fact the school begins on Monday at 1:00 or Tuesday at 8:00 )
Check the TWUA Website for the most up-to-date information related to TWUA Regional opportunities. If travel and being in crowds cause you concern or your employer has not approved travel, please look at the TWUA Computer Based Training options. (https://twua.org/online-class-dates)
Annual School – The dates for the 108th Annual School are July 27th – 30th, 2026. Tuesday, July 27th, at 8:00 a.m., all training classes begin. The ability to pre-register for the 108th A.S. will be made available as soon as possible.
In This Edition: TEXAS WATER UTILITIES JOURNAL ( ISSN – 1051709X) is published monthly by the Texas Water Utilities Association, located at 210 E. Hwy 79, Hutto, Texas 78634 for Operators, Engineers, Managers, Laboratory technicians, Customer service personnel, Vendors, and other Professionals employed in, or interested in, the water and or wastewater industry.
President Message................................ 4
ED News ............................................. 6 If you want to get a complete look at lake levels, go to www.waterdatafortexas.org
Ten dollars of each annual membership dues payment to the Texas Water Utilities Association pays for a subscription. Nonmember subscriptions price: the USA $100.00 per year; $10.00 per single copy $125.00 per year outside the USA. Periodicals Postage Paid In Hutto, Tx. And Additional Mailing Offices. The Texas Water Utilities Association is wholly independent, and is not affiliated with the American Water Works Association, the Water Environment Federation, or any other National Organization. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Texas Water Utilities Association – Journal 210 E. Hwy. 79, Suite 101, Hutto, Texas 78634. The Texas Water Utilities Association Journal is not responsible for facts and or opinions expressed by contributors or in advertisements herein. Editorials and comments do not necessarily represent the official policy of the Texas Water Utilities Association. All inquiries should be directed to: Texas Water Utilities Association, 210 E. Hwy. 79, Suite 101, Hutto, Texas 78634. Phone 512-459-3124. Any materials accepted for publication is subject to revision and editing At the discretion of the publisher.
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: David Hinshaw - Chair of Management Bill Brown - President Travis Turner - President Elect Henry Luna - Vice President Vicente Carrizales - Past President Clarence Wittwer - 2nd Past President Shawn Marlow - Vendor Rep. Ex. Officio Russell Hamilton - Executive Director
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President’s Message
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE: The Value of Conservation by William "Bill" Brown, TWUA President
Last month, we talked about peak demand and the annual Texas summer tradition of watching tank levels, checking flows, chasing leaks, and wondering why every sprinkler system in the neighborhood seems to be watering the street instead of the grass. This month, I would like to keep moving with our theme, Stewards of a Finite Resource in an Infinite Growth State, by focusing on the value of conservation.
pressure, educating customers, and designing systems that work efficiently. Some of the most important conservation work never shows up in a public campaign. It happens when crews find a leak, repair a service line, replace a failing valve, or notice something in the field that does not look right.
Conservation is one of those words that can mean different things to different people. To some customers, it sounds like restrictions, brown grass, and somebody at the water office telling them they cannot run their sprinklers every day. To some board members, it sounds like policy, planning, and public education. To some field workers, it may sound like something discussed in a meeting while they are the ones outside in the heat digging holes, laying pipe, setting meters, repairing leaks, and trying not to hit anything important.
One of the hardest challenges for utilities in a growing state like Texas is finding the right balance between building for future growth and overbuilding for today’s needs.
All of those perspectives are understandable, but conservation is not just a slogan, and it is not just a drought-stage notice taped to the front door. Conservation is one of the most practical tools we have for managing growth, protecting infrastructure, and keeping systems reliable. Conservation Is More Than Using Less When people hear conservation, they often think it simply means using less water. That is part of it, of course, but good conservation is really about using water wisely. There is a difference between necessary use and waste. Watering a yard during permitted hours may be reasonable. Watering the sidewalk, driveway, street, mailbox, neighbor’s dog, and half the county road is another matter. Conservation does not mean telling people they cannot live their lives, enjoy their homes, or take care of their property. It means helping customers understand that every gallon has value, especially during seasons when demand is high and supplies are strained. In our industry, conservation also means reducing water loss, repairing leaks quickly, maintaining accurate meters, managing 4 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org
That kind of conservation may not make the evening news, but it matters. Growth Requires Capacity, Not Guesswork
If you do not build enough capacity, the system can fall behind quickly. Growth catches up, peak demand increases, storage becomes tight, pressure drops, and suddenly everyone is asking why the utility was not better prepared. That is usually followed by someone asking whether it can all be fixed by next Tuesday, preferably without raising rates. On the other hand, building too much too soon creates its own problems. Infrastructure is expensive. Oversized lines, larger tanks, additional wells, treatment capacity, pump stations, and transmission improvements all cost money. Those costs do not disappear just because the customers have not arrived yet. Somebody has to pay for that capacity, maintain it, operate it, and explain it. Additionally, overbuilding can compromise water quality due to age in the system, something most customers fail to understand. That is the balance every growing utility has to consider. Build too little, and the system struggles. Build too much, and current customers may be asked to carry the cost of capacity they do not yet need. Neither option is simple, and neither option is solved by a good-looking chart in a board packet, although I do appreciate a good chart as much as the next utility manager. Planning for growth requires honest numbers, good engineering, realistic timelines, and a clear understanding of what the system can handle today versus what it will need tomorrow. Conservation helps with that balance because every gallon saved, every leak repaired, and every bit of demand reduced gives the system more breathing room.
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President’s Message The Cheapest Capacity Is the Capacity You Already Have There is an old idea in our business that the cheapest gallon of water is the one you do not have to produce. The same concept applies to capacity. Sometimes the cheapest capacity is the capacity you recover through conservation. That does not mean conservation replaces infrastructure. Texas is growing, and growing communities need wells, tanks, pumps, lines, treatment facilities, and people to operate all of it. You cannot conserve your way out of every capacity problem, and no amount of public education will make a two-inch line behave like a twelve-inch line. If it could, engineers would have already found a way to charge us for it. Conservation does, however, help extend the usefulness of existing infrastructure. It can reduce peak demand, delay unnecessary strain on the system, lower water loss, and give utilities more time to plan and build correctly. It can also help customers understand that system capacity is not unlimited. For field crews, this is not just theory. Every leak repaired is water saved. Every meter set correctly helps measure actual use. Every valve located, exercised, and maintained helps the system operate better when demand rises. Every line installed properly becomes part of the long-term answer. The work done in the ditch matters just as much as the work done in the office. The folks digging holes and laying pipes may not always sit in the meetings where capacity projections are discussed, but they are the ones building the system those projections depend on. Conservation Works Best as a Team Effort Customers have a major role to play in conservation, but utilities also have to communicate clearly. Most people do not wake up thinking about system capacity, water loss, or peak demand. They wake up, turn on the shower, make coffee, water the yard, wash clothes, and expect everything to work. That is not a criticism, that is what reliable service feels like. The challenge is helping customers understand that reliable service takes planning, investment, maintenance, and responsible use. We have to explain conservation in a way that makes sense. It should not sound like punishment; it should sound like partnership. Customers are more likely to buy in when they understand that conservation helps keep the system reliable, supports future growth, protects water supplies, and may reduce the need for more expensive emergency solutions down the road. Most people are willing to help when they understand the reason. October 2026
They may not read a ten-page water conservation plan, but they might respond to a simple reminder that watering the road does not help the grass grow. Utilities also have to lead by example. That means fixing our own leaks, maintaining our systems, tracking water loss, planning for future demand, and making sure our operations match the message we are giving customers. It is hard to ask customers to conserve if they see water running down the bar ditch for three weeks. Stewardship Means Making the Most of What We Have As stewards of a finite resource in an infinite growth state, conservation has to be part of how we think, plan, and operate. It is not just a drought response, and it is not just a summer message. It is part of responsible utility management. Conservation helps us protect supply, manage demand, reduce waste, stretch existing infrastructure, and prepare for future growth. It gives us one more tool in the toolbox, and anyone who works in the field knows you never want to show up to a job with only one tool. The future of Texas water will require new infrastructure, better planning, stronger systems, and continued investment. It will also require a conservation mindset that recognizes the value of every gallon before it is lost, wasted, or taken for granted. Thank you to the operators, field crews, managers, customer service staff, board members, instructors, and volunteers who help keep Texas water systems moving forward. Whether you are developing a capital improvement plan, repairing a leak, setting a meter, answering customer calls, or laying pipe in the Texas heat, your work matters. Conservation may sound like a policy word, but at its core, it is a working word. It is found in the decisions we make, the systems we maintain, the water we protect, and the service we provide. Stay safe out there, keep looking for leaks, and remember that the water running down the street is rarely headed somewhere useful. Sincerely,
Bill Brown Bill Brown President Texas Water Utilities Association
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Central Office News by Russell Hamilton, TWUA Executive Director
F
ather, we acknowledge You and bow our heads in respect as we humbly say thank You, and proclaim that You are the Creator. We take comfort in knowing that You remain in control of life as we understand it. We need You, and we welcome You, in all that we do. We come into Your presence seeking Your grace, calm, guidance, and forgiveness. Father, we pray for Your mercy and Your grace as we ask that You guide, direct, protect, and bless TWUA and its members. Father, thank You as we offer praise in the name of Jesus. Amen The drought remains a concern in parts of Texas. While some areas are experiencing rain, many watersheds still remain dry, and reservoirs remain low. In West Texas, Lake Spence is at 9.3 % ( -0.5 %), White River is at 20.7 % (-1.2 %), and in the Panhandle, Lake Meredith is at 43.7 % (+2.7 %). Greenbelt is at 4.1 % (- 0.7 %). For a full view of current lake levels, visit waterdatafortexas.org. For some, the drought has never truly ended. For those with operator training needs, the TWUA West Texas Region (Lubbock) will be held November 3rd – 5th. The Lubbock board welcomes your participation and will work with you on your training needs. This will be the last live TWUA Regional event for 2026. We recognize that you play a key role in selecting your operator training, and we thank you for choosing and supporting TWUA. For those planning their 2027 training needs, the Southeast Texas (Beaumont) Region will kick off the 2027 TWUA Regional Training opportunities on February 22nd – 25th, 2027, and the Panhandle (Amarillo) Region will be on March 29th – April 1st, 2027. These dates and locations are intended to avoid conflicts with statewide events from other training providers. If you are looking for in-person training, we hope to see you at one of the TWUA regional events. If you are interested in hosting a live event in your city or area, we will be happy to collaborate with you. Based on feedback we have received in the 2026 calendaryear, we have information to share. The top three reasons operators prefer live in-person opportunities are: face–to-face interaction, a trusted learning environment, and networking 6 Texas Water Utilities Journal | www.twua.org
with fellow operators, which can be a valuable resource. Three reasons to prefer computer-based training are the convenience of not having to travel, overall cost-effectiveness because there are no travel, hotel, meal, or related expenses, and online operators being more available to respond to local needs in the event of a local emergency. Please share your thoughts with Central Office. TWUA’s On-Demand or user-paced training remains in the development phase. Central Office staff have been working closely with developers to customize a training portal that better supports those primarily seeking TCEQ-approved computer-based continuing education. The On-Demand process will begin with Resiliency Overview, then expand to Resiliency Mutual Aid. The Central Office will also develop two-, four-, and eight-hour modules, and down the road, the operator core training modules. With On-Demand capabilities, the content will be available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for shift staff, those in immediate need, those who work shifts, and those who prefer self-paced computer-based training. The Story Goes Something Like This . . . After marrying the love of my life, we spent a week in Italy. On the last night of our trip, just before Rachel slipped off to sleep, she whispered, "When we are seventy-five and reflect on our life..." I want to remember what it was like this week and what the most important thing you shared with me at this very moment. My immediate response was that this is a deep question and one that will require a little thought on my part. Rachel smiled and moved closer to me and said, I will wait. The room was quiet, and I could hear the almost purring of her breathing. I stayed awake thinking of the week and the time that led to our marriage. The choices we had made together. The plans we shared and what joys a family would provide. The challenges of work. Then I realized that, among all the thoughts we had shared, we never talked about eternity or what awaited us after life on earth. October 2026
Central Office News
Still awake but feeling almost like I was in a dream, I began to pray and ask Jesus to bless us, protect us, lead us, and provide for us. I felt like I was being led to whisper into Rachel’s ear and ask her if she had accepted Jesus. I mustered up the courage and softly whispered, "Is Jesus important in your life?” I thought Rachel was asleep because some time had passed. But a smile spread across her face, and she very softly said, "Yes, thank you."
All other cares and worries did not seem to matter. The sincerity of the moment will stay with us forever. And I know that whatever time we have together on earth is pale in comparison to eternity. Author unknown
Stay Safe, and Remember – we do not need all operators in Texas to be members of TWUA – JUST YOU! ! ! -Russell
The next morning, Rachel woke first, and she couldn't help herself. She woke me, and we had the most important and meaningful conversation.
Protecting Texas water resources today
for generations tomorrow.
September 2026
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Field News Communications, Employee Experience, Leadership, Workplace
THE HIDDEN COST OF POOR WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION by Govloop and Dr. Gloria Francis
One of the most valuable leadership lessons I learned throughout my career is that communication is not simply about speaking —it is about ensuring understanding. Observing others in leadership, I quickly learned that assumptions create confusion, frustration, and unnecessary mistakes. Leaders may believe they communicated clearly, while employees or team members leave with a completely different understanding of expectations, priorities, or responsibilities. Many organizations mistake communication challenges for performance problems. Employees may seem disengaged, resistant to change, or unmotivated. In reality, they may not fully understand the expectations of them or the reasons behind important decisions. Poor communication carries hidden costs. It can lead to:
• What support is available? When leaders answer these questions openly and honestly, they build trust. Listening remains one of the most overlooked leadership skills. Many leaders focus on delivering messages but spend little time seeking feedback. Effective communication flows in both directions. Employees are more likely to support decisions when leaders hear, value, and consider their perspectives. Strong communication also creates accountability. Clear expectations position employees for success, and teams perform at higher levels when they understand both their responsibilities and the larger mission they support.
• Reduced employee engagement
The Mirror Challenge
• Decreased trust in leadership
Before evaluating your team’s communication, ask yourself:
• Lower productivity • Increased workplace conflict
• Have I communicated clearly, or have I assumed people understand?
• Resistance to change
• Do I create opportunities for employees to ask questions?
• Higher employee turnover
• Am I listening as much as I am speaking?
Communication breakdowns are not always obvious. They often appear as missed deadlines, repeated questions, misunderstandings, or employees who feel disconnected from organizational goals. Throughout my leadership journey, I learned that effective communication requires more than sharing information. Leaders must create opportunities for dialogue. Employees want answers to four important questions: • What is changing? • Why is it changing?
• Have I explained the “why” behind important decisions? • Would my team describe me as approachable and transparent? Communication is more than a leadership skill — it is a leadership responsibility. When communication improves, trust grows. When trust grows, engagement follows. As engagement increases, organizations become better positioned to accomplish their mission. Dr. Gloria Francis
• How will it affect me?
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Safety News
10 KEY POINTS TO PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING A SAFETY-MINDED WORKPLACE At a management training seminar, an upper manager shared that his organization spends a significant amount of money on training. They host specific, applicable training. They recognize top performers. They provide and update Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Yet nothing happens. What is your response?
1. Strong Leadership Commitment – Top-down approach - Management and decision-makers should lead by example and demonstrate that safety is a top priority. 2. Clear Safety Policies – Establish and communicate clear workplace safety rules, procedures, and expectations. Make all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) available. 3. Proper Employee Training – Provide employees with regular training on safe work practices, equipment, emergency procedures, and workplace hazards. 4. Identify and Control Hazards – Regularly inspect the workplace to identify hazards and take corrective action before accidents occur. 5. Employee Involvement – Encourage employees to report hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation. 6. Use Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Provide appropriate PPE and ensure employees understand how and when to use it correctly. 7. Good Communication – Keep employees informed about safety concerns, policy changes, incidents, and lessons learned. 8. Regular Safety Inspections – Conduct routine inspections and audits to ensure safety procedures are being followed and maintained. 9. Emergency Preparedness – Have clear emergency plans for fires, severe weather, medical emergencies, spills, and other potential incidents. 10. Continuous Improvement – Review accidents and near misses, evaluate safety programs, and continually improve workplace safety practices. Key idea: A safety-minded workplace is created when management and employees work together to identify hazards, prevent accidents, and make safety part of everyday work. How do “Near Misses” factor into your workplace safety program? Author – Safety Committee and refined by ChatGBT October 2026
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ATTRIBUTES OF A LEADER R.Hamilton/ChatGPT The most effective leaders combine character, communication, accountability, and the ability to bring out the best in others. A title may give someone authority, but their actions determine whether people truly respect and trust them. 1. INTEGRITY A leader does what is right, even when no one is watching. They are honest, keep their promises, and hold themselves to the same standards they expect of others. Integrity builds credibility, and credibility is the foundation of trust. 2. ACCOUNTABILITY A leader takes responsibility for decisions, results, and mistakes. They do not blame employees when things go wrong or take all the credit when things go right. They ask, "What could I have done differently?" before pointing fingers at others. 3. COMMUNICATION A leader communicates expectations clearly, listens carefully, and makes sure people understand the mission and their individual responsibilities. Great communication is not just about speaking; it is about making people feel heard and understood. 4. LEADING BY EXAMPLE A leader never asks others to demonstrate a level of commitment, discipline, or professionalism that they themselves are unwilling to demonstrate. People watch what leaders do more closely than they listen to what leaders say. 5. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE A leader understands their emotions and recognizes how their behavior affects others. They remain composed under pressure, manage conflict constructively, and treat others with respect—even during difficult conversations. 6. DECISIVENESS A leader gathers the necessary information, evaluates the risks, and makes decisions. They understand that delaying a difficult decision can sometimes be more damaging than making an imperfect one. When new information emerges, they are willing to adjust.
8 VISION A leader understands where the team needs to go and can explain why the destination matters. They connect everyday responsibilities to broader objectives, giving people a sense of purpose beyond simply completing their daily assignments. 9 DEVELOPING OTHERS A leader measures success not only by personal accomplishments but also by the growth of those around them. They coach, mentor, provide constructive feedback, delegate responsibility, and create opportunities for others to succeed. 10 COURAGE A leader is willing to make difficult decisions, address poor performance, challenge ineffective practices, and stand up for what is right. Courage also means admitting when they are wrong and having the humility to change course. The five attributes that matter most. Integrity, Accountability, Communication, Empathy, and Developing others. THE BOTTOM LINE A boss uses authority to get results. A leader earns trust, sets the example, holds people accountable, and develops others to achieve results together. The best leaders understand that compassion and accountability are not opposites. You can care about your people while maintaining high standards. You can be firm without being disrespectful, confident without being arrogant, and decisive without refusing to listen. Ultimately, the true test of leadership is not simply whether people do what you tell them to do. It is whether your leadership helps them become more capable, more confident, and more successful—even when you are not in the room. R.Hamilton/ChatGPT
7. EMPATHY A leader recognizes that employees are people, not merely resources for completing a task. They make an effort to understand individual challenges, listen without immediately judging, and balance compassion with clear expectations. October 2026
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TCEQ SEPTEMBER LICENSES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TESTER ALFORD, SHAWNEE ALLEN, BRADLEY ALVAREZ, JESUS A ANDRADE, EDWIN ANDREWS, CORGAN MITCHELL BENNETT, RONALD JAMES BEYETTE, MICHAEL JOE II BODE, PAUL THOMAS BORDEN, MARK CALEB BRUNE, NATHAN CARRILLO, ABEL CINCOTTA, JOSHUA CONLON, CALEB
RICH, TYLER JAMES
GARCIA, JOVANNY ISSAM
ROBERTS, SAMUEL
LEE, GERALD E
ROE, BRENDAN
PERRY, WILLIAM J
SCHNEIDER, LUKE
PLUMM, FORREST
SERNA, ADRIAN SEBASTIAN
SABOL, TYLER
SHEAFFER, CORY W
SANCHEZ, GUSTAVO ADOLFO
SHULTS, STEVEN ROSS
WORDEN, TRAVIS
ALBRITTON, ZACHARY THOMAS
CLASS C
GOMEZ, RAUL A
WILLIS, TEVIN
ADAMS, STACEY WAYNE
MESSIMER, BRUCE L III
YBARRA, NOAH ZACHARIAH
ASSELTA, MATTHEW
YOUNG, LEWIS L
BARNETT, AARON DAVID
TORRES, BRETT WARREN, MICHAEL
BLASSINGAME, ASHTON KANE
COOK, TERRENCE CRUZ CANALES, HENRI L
ANDERSON, WILLIAM CODY
DIAZ, AARON DAVID
BABER, ALFRED PHILLIP
DUPLER, GAVIN
BOWDOIN, COLTEN SETH
EISWIRTH, JOSHUA
DOUD, GREGORY WILLIAM
ERICKSON, ANDREW CHARLES
DURAN-FUENTES, JESUS O
EWTON, JOSEPH
FELKNER, JACOB
FLIPPIN, CHRISTOPHER
GARDNER, JASON T
FONTENOT, LARRY
GILMORE, JOSHUA
FOY, ANNIE
GONZALES, JASON
FRYSHEPHERD, ZACHERY
JONES, DESJERICK
GARCIA, MATTHEW GABRIEL
LEEPER, ADAM R
GARZA, OSCAR JR
MARSHALL, JACK COLLUM IV
HERNANDEZ MEZA, ELIUT
MORRIS, RUSSELL
HOGAN, JENNA
OWENS, MATTHEW D
JACKSON, JERMAINE
QUINTANILLA, JAVIER
JOHANSON, CALEB MICAH
RAMIREZ, ANDREW JR
LANEY, RONNIE BRUCE
RANGEL, JOSEPH V JR
LYNN, ZACHARY DANIEL
REEVES, GLENN D II
MARTIN, FRANK HOUSTON
RIVERA, MARCO POLO
MARTINEZ, MARTIN
ROWIN, HUNTER MATTHEW
MAYS, LANCE
SCHAFFNER, BRYAN
MEDRANO, ANGEL
SINGLETON, LAYNE
MILLER, JUSTIN DEAN
TAYLOR, RYAN KEITH
MOODY, JEREMY J
WALDRUM, MARK LYNN
OTTMERS, ZACHARY PEREZ, MIGUEL ANGEL PYLE, JASON RAMIREZ, OSCAR IVAN REESE, BRYAN REYNA, JOSE LEE RICCIARDI, MICHAEL CHAD
October 2026
GROUND WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR CLASS B CALDERON, MARGARITO
CLASS B
CASTILLO, MIGUEL MCKINLEY, JULIAN BAUTISTE
WILLINGHAM, QUINTEN LYLE
CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTOR
SURFACE WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR
BRIAN, MADISON LEEANN BRIONES, GABRIEL CARBALLO, JESUS ALEXANDER CULLEN, MICHAEL EDWARD FIGUEROA, CARLOS CHARLES GARDNER, CHARLES LARRY II GRAHAM, DONIVAN JOEL GRIFFIN, EVAN GAGE HALL, JESSE CARL HARDEMAN, KERRY L HILL, TAYLOR L JOHNSON, GARRETT LAMBERT, JUSTIN S LEIJA, MIKO XAVIER LIRA, JADEN MARTINEZ, ANDREW JULIAN MORENO, JEREMIAH NAVA, ARTURO QUINTANA, DAVID ANDREW REYES, RANDY ROBERSON, PHILLIP HOWARD SCALES, BRANDON DAVID SIERRA, OCTAVIO JAVIER SILGUERO, ANGEL A THOMPSON, CAMDEN TRIPLETT, COLBY AUSTIN WHISLER, JACOB WILLIAMS, HALSTON WRIGHT, WAYNE
MUNGUIA, EDWARD PAUL MUNOZ, ISAAC NATHANIEL OBRYANT, HUNTER SCHWAB, JULIANNA TAYLOR, JEREMY K WEDDLE, ANTHONY COLE CLASS C APONTE, GRISELLE BAIRD, TYLER ALLEN BLOMBERG, ALEXANDER JOSEPH CASTRO, DAVID ANTHONY CHAPMAN, GABRIEL CHILDS, MICHAEL DOSSER, TAVIS PAUL ESCOBAR, EDDY GARCIA, ENRIQUE E GARCIA, FRANCISCO JAVIER GARCIA, JAIME J GARCIA, TIMOTHY GUTHRIE, RUSSELL ALAN JENNETTE, ANDREW CHRISTIAN LAVERGNE, RYLEE LUNA, SALVADOR DAVID MAGUIRE, DUSTIN ROBERT MARTINEZ, NOE NAIL, MITCHELL OCONNOR, RILEY PEREZ, CRISTOFER EMMANUEL QUINCHIGUANGO, MELANIE STEPHANIA QUINONEZ, ROBERT Q RUIZ, JUAN TOWNSEND, GRAYSON TREVINO, ROBERT VICTORY, KENNETH WALKER, BENJAMIN REED
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WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR CLASS B BEDFORD, REGINALD DWAN MARTINEZ, COREY PATTERSON, ALICIA DAWN RAMIREZ CRUZ, NESTOR EDUARDO ROSS, CHRISTOPHER JORDAN SMITH, JARROD R CLASS C BARTON, CHRISTOPHER CAMPOS, YOVANNI CARR, TIMOTHY BENJAMIN CASS, ETHAN LANE CASTILLO, ADRIAN CASTILLO, CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER COLE, IBN COX, JACOB CRENSHAW, ZACH DENZEL EDWARDS, KEVIN L SR EPPERSON, ANTHONY R SR EVANS, MICHAEL THOMAS FORD, DESMOND FULLER, WILLIAM AUSTIN
ORTEGA, LUIS OSWALDO
CLASS D
EEDS, MICHAEL EDWARD ELIZALDE, JOHN
PADILLA, EDGAR PARSHALL, TAMARA
ALSHATIYAH, ABDULLAH M
FLORES, SANTIAGO
PEREZ, ANGELO KALEB
ANCHONDO HINOJOS, ALBERTO
FLORES, SHAWN
PEREZ, DAVID
ANDERSON, THOMAS MICHICAL
FORD, ROBERT
PIGRUM, HARVEY LEE
ARANDA, ADRIAN
FULLER, WESLEY
POUERIET, MARVIN
ARIZA, PEDRO MOISES
GALVAN, CARLOS GERARDO
PUENTES, ELOY MANUEL
BAILEY, CHAYNE PAUL
GARCIA-PEDROZA, SERGIO EDGARDO
RAMIREZ, EMMANUEL
BALDWIN, JOSHUA
GATHRIGHT, COREY
RAMIREZ, GAVIN
BARBER, JAKE ROHAN
GAUCIN, ANTHONY FRANCISCO
RIOS, ANTHONY R
BARGER, KODY
GERMES, JOQSAN
RODRIGUEZ, BRIAN
BARNARD, STEPHEN W
GILLISPIE, ROBERT IAN
RODRIGUEZ, EDUARDO F
BARTHOLOMEW, JACOB
GLOVER, CHRISTOPHER
ROGERS, WHITT
BECERRA, JOSUE
GONZALES, JAYDEN
SUMMERS, DANIEL
BLANKS, CAIMIN
GONZALEZ, ALFREDO
TORRES, ERIC ANTHONY
BORREGO, BRIAN
GONZALEZ, SYDNEY ALYSSA
VACA, JUAN
BOSTIC, RYAN
GOOD, BRADON
VILLAGOMEZ, ANTONIO
BOSWELL, ANDREW
GOODE, DANE
WALKER, BRIAN JOSEPH
BRADY, JACK
GREEN, SASHAWN EDWARD
WARD, SKYLAR COLE
BRANN, TYLER WESTON
GUERRA, RICHARD WAYNE
WATKINS, PETER WILLIS
BRIONES, GILBERT ANTHONY
HALL, ERIC
WHITE, MARKALE D
BRONSON, BROOKS
HAMEL, RICHARD
WILSON, PAUL
BROOKS, SHAWN
HAMRICK, SAMANTHA
YOAS, PETER
CANALES, ERIC
HARRELL, KANE TRUCE
CANGEMI, JAKHOB
HARVILL, CONRAD
CARTER, KYLE MASON
HAWKINS, KEVIN JR
CASARES, JASON RUEL
HERNANDEZ, ZACHARY MASON
CASON, DANIEL ROSS
HOGUERICE, BRANDON
CHAIN, JESUS
HUNT, WILLIAM COLTON
WATER OPERATOR CLASS A
GARCIA, JOE J JR GARCIA, JOSE E
ANDERSON, KERMIT CARSON
GRAY, KEVIN S
CISNEROS, STEVE RONALD
INOCENCIO, JASON
BELTRAN, IGNACIO J
GRIFFIN, DERRICK
CLARK, BEAUX DALE
JOHNSON, AVORY ALLEN
BLAND, CODY A
HAWKINS, TRAVIS
CLARK, RYAN LEE
KEITH, OWEN ANDREW
DELEON, HUGO E
HERNANDEZ, DANIEL
COMPTON, GEORGE
KIMBLE, MATTHEW P
FABELA, RAFAEL JR
HOUSEHOLDER, JONATHAN DAVID
CORNEJO, JOHNNY
KINDRED, JORDAN
GRAHAM, MICHAEL CLAYTON
JONES, LABECCA
COUTO, JACOB B
KIRKLAND, ANDRE TELIK
GRAY, ELI C
JUAREZ, ANDREW ROSENDO
CRUZ, JOSHUAH DAMEK
KOPAS, ADAM JOSEPH
HOLLENBACH, JUSTIN B
LOZANO, LUIS D
DASHER, TRENT
LAIR, JAMES EDWARD
MCCASLIN, HARRELL E III
MAIN, NICHOLAS
DAVIDSON, DYLAN
LAVENDER, DILLON
PALACIOS, ANGEL
MARKHAM, KASEY W
DAWSON, DANNY THOMAS
LERMA, JUAN C
PRUITT, RODNEY L
MARTIN, CORDELL WESLEY
DE LEON, FERNANDO
LEYVA, ANTHONY
ROBINSON, JEFFREY ALLEN
MARTINEZ, RAYMOND ISAAC
DELAVEGA, JAVIER ESTEVAN
LILLO, MIGUEL
ROTTHOFF, SEAN A
MCKEE, CHRISTOPHER ROSS
DIAZ, ALBERTO
LOMBARDO, GABRIEL CRISPIN
TORRES, GELACIO
MCKNIGHT, COLBY RAY
DIAZ, ELEAZAR
LOPEZ, AIDAN JOSEPH
WILLIS, CHARLES H
NELMS, RODRICK M
DIVINE, JON BRADLEY
MARKLE, TYLER MASON
WRIGHT, SPENCER
DIXON, JADEN
MARTIN, TREY EVAN
DOMINGUEZ, BRANDON
MAY, CHRISTOPHER LOUIS
DUGGINS, BLAKE
MAYER, KEVIN
NEWBAKER, KENNADI OLEWIN, STANLEY ISAAC
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TCEQ SEPTEMBER LICENSES
MERRICK, JENNIFER
STONE, DONALD
MONTOYA-CABALLERO, BRANDON YAIR
MILLAN, ARIEL ORLANDO
SUSTAITA, MICHAEL ALVARADO
MOSES, WILLIAM
MILLER, WILLIE THOMAS
TAFF, RICHARD PATRICK
PAIVA, KEVIN SCOTT
MONTOYA-CABALLERO, BRANDON YAIR
TAVITA, MARGARETTE
PALACIO, ISMAEL
MOSQUEDA, DAVID THOMAS
TERRANOVA, WILLIAM
POWELL, BRANDON GENTRY
AGUILAR, EMILIO
MUNGUIA, DYLAN NATHANIEL
THOMAS, TRENTON
PRESIDENT, IZAIAH A
BLOMSTEDT, COLTON MARSHALL
NOFFSINGER, MICHAEL SCOTT
TINDALL, CHRIS
RODGERS, FREDERICK
DOSS, KENNETH E
OAKS, TRAVIS
TORRES, ALBARO
RODRIGUEZ, DANIEL ALEXANDER
JONES, OAKLEY BRAYDEN
ORIZ, FRANCISCO
TRAYA, JOSHUA
SALINAS, DIEGO MATHIAS
ORTIZ, JOSE L
ORTIZ, CATARINO
VALDEZ, EDUARDO
SAUNDERS, DAKOTA
REDWINE, MARCUS L
OSORIO CALIX, JOSE MANUEL
VALDEZ, GILBERT JR
SHEPPARD, HARRY
RODRIGUEZ, JOSE L
OWENS, JEREMY BRIAN
VANDERBURG, RUSSELL
SMITH, JACOB
SINGLETON, LAYNE
PASKET, JEFFREY
VANDERSLICE, LUCAS TRAVIS
SMITHERS, WELDON
TAUFA, MAFILEO F
PAYNE, JAMES STEPHEN
VASQUEZ, ABEL A
SOTO, ANDREW
PEDDIBHOTLA, SRIKAR KOUNDINYA
VAUGHAN, CLINTON
UPCHURCH, KAYLEM
PEREZ, CORY
VERA, EMIGDIO
ZINK, KEVIN LAMAR
WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR
PERRY, REZHON MALIK
VERNON, JOHN MICHAEL
PERRY, TRISTAN DANIEL
VIERA, JUAN CARLOS
COLLECTIONS II
CLASS A
PETERSEN, KARL J
VILLEGAS, JESUS
PIERCE, NATHANIEL
WALKER, JAYDEN ANTHONY
ACOSTA, LAWRENCE B
ARISTIZABAL, ROY
PLACE, ANDREW
WARD, LEVON SLOAN
ANDERSON, SHAUN
CONDE, RUDOLFO MANUEL
PONCE, MATTHEW
WASYLN, AUSTIN TYLER
AVILA, ALONZO CARMEN
DRAB, MICHAEL JOSEPH
PONCE, SERGIO FARRELL
WATKINS, IAN
BAKER, CLAYTON DALE
DURAN, MARTIN
PRUITT, LAQUILTON
WILLIS, JARRATT
BROWN, DAMIEN ALYSTER
GRAY, NICHOLAS RYAN
QUIROZ RODRIGUEZ, J JESUS
WITTIG, KYLE
BROWN, JOSEPH BRANDON
GUERRERO, JOSE F JR
RAMOS, JESUS
YBARRA, AARON MICHAEL
CABELLO, ZACHERY
KEASLING, KEVIN R
REAMS, ADEN
YOUNG, JACK
DAILY, ANAIAH JOSEPH
LAUCK, RYAN THOMAS
REDDEN, STEVEN WESLEY
ZARATE, ANDREW ANTHONY
DINH, XUAN QUANG
ORTIZ, ANTHONY
REDECOP, BENJAMIN
ZERMENO, MANUEL
DONALDSON, MICHAEL
POOLE, CHRISTOPHER B
EDDY, LYLE
RENNER, CARL A
ELLER, JOHN ANTHONY
SCHMIDT, TILO L
ELLIOTT, KENNETH
SILVA, FRANCISCO
REYES, ERICK RISENHOOVER, PATRICK R RIVERA, AUSTIN RYAN ROBINSON, MICHAEL JAMES ROBLEDO QUINTOS, RODRIGO ROBLES, JUAN RODGERS, DENNIS ROMAN, JOSEPH ROGELIO ROSADO-BERRIOS, CARLOS ALBERTO SALAZAR, GERARDO SALAZAR, JONATHAN SALLEE, DOUGLAS RAY SCHMITT, KERITHA SCHNEIDER, JOHN SCHULZ, AUSTIN SMITH, DAEGEN ANTHONY SMITH, THOMAS E SPARKS, TYLER D
October 2026
WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATOR
WENDELL, CHRIS COLLECTIONS III
ELMORE, JARRET L COLLECTIONS I
FRIEDEL, REBEKAH
CLASS B
GARZA, JOSEPH SR BENSON, MICHAEL
GOODWILL, STANLEY JOSEPH
BARRON, JOSE
CARAWAY, TREVOR SHANE
JUAREZ, JUAN ROBERTO
BELL, SETH B
CORNEJO, JOHNNY
LABOUNTY, DYLAN
BINGHAM, NICHOLAS M
DEJUTE, DANE PATRICK
LINDSEY, ANTHONY
CALDERAS, NOE
GARCIA, JUAN GABRIEL
MCKEE, CHRISTOPHER ROSS
CARPENTER, CRAIG ALLEN
GONZALES, CLAY ALLAN
NICHOLSON, JORDAN
CASTANEDA, ARNULFO
GRIMES, ALEXANDER
OCAMPO, JOHN ALBERT
MIDDLETON, KRAIG S
GULLEDGE, TREMAINE SINCLAIR
PATTON, CODY D
MOORE, RUSSELL CHRISTOPHER
HAYNES, LARON
REYNOLDS, RYAN THOMAS
SALDANA, WILFREDO JR
HUTCHISON, MASON
RICE, JAMES
VELA, JHOVANNA
KOPAS, ADAM JOSEPH
SMITH, BROC
VELASQUEZ, KATHY
MIRELES, JOSE
SMITH, JONATHON E
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TCEQ JULY LICENSES
PHILLIPS, JOSHUA A
GONZALEZ, REYNALDO A
OCANAS, KEVIN FRANCISCO
RAMIREZ, MATTHEW MICHAEL
GRIFFIN, RODERICK SCOTT
PADILLA, VICTORINO
ANDERSON, JARVIS
REYNA, ARNULFO
HAIRE, BROOKE
PEREZ, JETT
BROOKS, BRYAN CORY
RIASE, WALLACE SHABAZZ
HENDERSON, TIMOTHY
ROMERO, DAVID ANTHONY
BROUSSARD, CHRISTOPHER LLOYD
RIVERA, JAIME
HERNANDEZ, ULISES
SCHAFFNER, BRYAN
BROWN, BRANDON
SALDIVAR, ELIJAH
HULL, MARCIE ELLEN
SHERFIELD, SKYLER
BROWN, STEVEN DALE
WARE, DALLAS
INSALL, KADEN
STONE, JAMES WINTER
BUTSON, JAEGER A
WEBB, VIRGIL ROBERT
JOHNSON, MATTHEW
TAIT, WESLEY
KEARNEY, JARED NEAL
TORRES, FIDEL JOSE
KIEF, JACOB JON DALTON
TURCIOS, GERSON JEOVANY
LAWRENCE, JOSHUA MICHAEL
VANRIGHT, STEFON
CLASS C
CABELLO, JOSHUA MICHAEL CANALES, AARON
CLASS D
CARRILLO, JOHN ANTHONY CASTILLO, RAMSEY
ALSUP, BRAXTON ELLIOT
LITTLE, LAYTON W
WALTERS, JESSICA
CASTRO, CARLOS E
AMERI, STEVEN
MANNSTEDT, JACOB
WILLIAMS, ROBERT DEWAYNE
CHITWOOD, ERIK WAYNE
ANGLESEY, ZXANDER
MCCLOSKEY, IAN DAVID
WOSK, JOEL
CORNWELL-SNYDER, AARON THOMAS
ARRIZOLA, PABLO
MCCOWAN, KESHAWRICK
COX, CODY LEE
BERLANGA, DANIEL
MILLER, BRANDON KEITH
CRAYTON, JOHNATHAN ANDREW
BIDDIX, KEVIN
MILLER, RICHARD CHASE
EDWARDS, DREW
BILLECCI, MICHAEL
MOORE, ELLIOTT ADAM
ELROD, AMANDA
BROWN, DARIUS
MORENO, FRANCISCO JAVIER
FLAHERTY, CASSIDY R
BRUNSON, JACOB MAC
MOSELEY, JUSTIN R
GAULT, RAYMOND DWIGHT
CHAPMAN, RICHARD
MOSS, CARVARCEUAN AMIN
GERVASI, NICHOLAS VINCENT
COULSTON, EDDIE W
HERNANDEZ, SAMUEL
DAVIS, ERIK JAMES
HOOTER, CODIE BLAKE
DURAN, HUNTER
LOREDO, DANIEL GUADALUPE
EGUILUZ, KEVIN
MAINEZ, ANTONIO
ELDRED, CHAD
MOSELY, JONATHAN AARON
ELSNER, ANDREW
MURPHY, CLINTON DAVID
FATH, JOHN LEXTON
NEGRINI, RONALD JR
FREED, PRESTON W
NEILL, JADEN SCOTT
FREEMAN, JORDAN ONEAL
OKUSANYA, MATHEW AYOBOLA
FUENTES, JESSE
OROPEZA, EDDIE
GARZA, MANUEL CORTEZ
ORTIZ, RUBEN SR
GAUNA, ROBERT
PHELPS, LINUS
GLOVER, JACOB ROBERT
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