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Texas Special District Leadership Forum presentations and materials

July, 23, 2025 NSDA with PTMA, Streamline and TSDC recently invited special district managers, directors, chiefs, and administrators to an exclusive regional forum to address critical governance, leadership, and management issues. In partnership with Applied Leadership, Paragon Government Relations, and GovDeals, this forum provided an opportunity to learn from others in the special district world, connect with peers, hear from experts in organizational leadership, and stay ahead of industry trends. See below for forum materials.

 

NSDA's Big Welcome for a Big State

Speaker: Ann Terry, Chair, NSDA, CEO, Colorado Special Distirct Association

NSDA Loves Texas.pptx

 

Leadership Session

Speaker: Blayne Smith and Brandon Young, Applied Leadership Partners

Applied Leadership COP Takeaway.pdfNSDA Common Operating Picture 2025.pptx

 

 AI in Action: Real-World Strategies for District Leaders

Speaker: Mac Clemmens, Streamline

Watch teaser video »

AI in Action_ NSDA Austin 2025 (1).pdf

 

Hosted Networking Lunch with the Texas Special District Coalition

Speaker: Jonathan Roach, esq, Roach and Associates, PLLC

TSDC 89th Legislative Report.pdf

 

 Special District Governance Best Practices + Prudent Money Management & Investment Options for Special Districts with Public Trust 

Speaker: Tom Tight, Managing Director and Partner, Public Trust 

07.25 -PTMA Safeguarding Public Funds -NSDA.pptx

 

 NSDA Federal Advocacy and Funding Update

Speakers: Joe Krahn, CEO, Paragon Government Affairs and Chantal Unfug, National Director, Public Affairs, Outreach and Engagement,  NSDA

No printed materials, for further information, contact chantalu@nationalspecialdistricts.org

 

Two people standing beside a National Special Districts Association banner.
A woman in a pink dress stands next to a "Welcome Texas!" banner with NSDA, Public Trust, and Streamline logos.
A group of people socializing in a room with modern lighting and decor.
A person is speaking in front of a presentation screen with colorful visuals, and an NSDA banner is nearby.
Presentation titled "Real-World Strategies for District Leaders" with a standing male speaker and seated female audience member.
A person in formal attire presenting with a slide titled "Today's Agenda" listing six topics related to investments.
A person standing next to an NSDA banner in a conference room.
People sitting at a table assembling small Lego pieces with instructions, surrounded by papers and a coffee cup.
Two men smiling, wearing name tags, one in a black shirt and beige pants, the other in a checkered blazer.
A person in formal attire stands near a table with a water bottle, food, and papers.
Bottles of "Sassy Texan" hot sauce and a flyer for the Texas Special District Leadership Forum in Austin, TX.
Three adults posing and smiling in front of a blue and red backdrop.
Two people standing beside a National Special Districts Association banner.
A woman in a pink dress stands next to a "Welcome Texas!" banner with NSDA, Public Trust, and Streamline logos.
A group of people socializing in a room with modern lighting and decor.
A person is speaking in front of a presentation screen with colorful visuals, and an NSDA banner is nearby.
Presentation titled "Real-World Strategies for District Leaders" with a standing male speaker and seated female audience member.
A person in formal attire presenting with a slide titled "Today's Agenda" listing six topics related to investments.
A person standing next to an NSDA banner in a conference room.
People sitting at a table assembling small Lego pieces with instructions, surrounded by papers and a coffee cup.
Two men smiling, wearing name tags, one in a black shirt and beige pants, the other in a checkered blazer.
A person in formal attire stands near a table with a water bottle, food, and papers.
Bottles of "Sassy Texan" hot sauce and a flyer for the Texas Special District Leadership Forum in Austin, TX.
Three adults posing and smiling in front of a blue and red backdrop.
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