Join NSDA for an educational forum on the most pressing topics facing special districts in Texas

Texas invites NSDA and special district executives to an exclusive regional forum to address critical governance, leadership, and management issues. In partnership with the Texas Special Districts Coalition, PTA/PMA, and Streamline, this forum provides an opportunity to learn from experts, network with peers, and stay ahead of industry trends.

Agenda

All events will be held at the ALoft Hotel Southwest, Austin.

March 18 

4:00 - 6:00 pm | NSDA Special District Social 

March 19

8:00 - 8:30 AM | Hosted Continental Breakfast and Welcome from NSDA

Speaker:  Ann Terry,  NSDA

Fuel up before an informative day with special district leaders

8:30 - 10:00 AM | Leadership Session

Speaker: Blayne Smith and Brandon Young 

Hear the latest updates from NSDA's experts

10:00 - 10:15 AM | Break

10:15 AM - 12:00 PM | Compliant Websites & AI in Special Districts with Streamline

Speaker: Mac Clemmens, Streamline

Join Mac Clemmens from Streamline as he dives into the essentials of ADA compliance for districts online. Participants will learn the importance of web and document accessibility, receive practical guidance on compliance, and walk away with a comprehensive checklist and their district's ADA score.

12:00 - 1:30 PM | Hosted Networking Lunch with the Texas Special District Coalition

Speaker: Jonathan Roach, esq, Roach and Associates

1:30 - 3:00 PM | Special District Governance Best Practices + Prudent Money Management & Investment Options for Special Districts with Public Trust Advisors; Water Panel

Speaker: Tom Tight, PTA/PMA

Filler: Improve your special district's governance and financial health with expert insights from Tom Tight of Public Trust Advisors. This session covers best practices for effective governance and explores prudent money management and investment options to maximize public trust.

3:00 - 3:30 PM | NSDA Federal Advocacy and Funding Update

Speaker: Chantal Ufung, NSDA

3:30 - 4:00 PM | Conclusion