ASCE Texas Section

LAST CALL: #TexASCE Residential Foundation publications are accepting proposed changes through March 31: Submit proposed changes to either document online. See all requirements and learn more at texasce.org/resources/publ…

In just THREE WEEKS, we’re welcoming civil engineering students from Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas to Corpus Christi for the 2026 ASCE Frontier Student Symposium! Get ready to compete, connect, and build the future with hands-on competitions. #FrontierSymposium26

Call for Nominations! It's nomination time to recognize outstanding individuals who've made a significant impact on the Texas Section or the community in the past year. The deadline is May 15, 2026. Find out more at bit.ly/4kGcHNX

Join geotechnical professionals from across the state for the Second Annual ASCE Texas GI Conference, taking place April 2–3, 2026, at Rice University in Houston. 🔹 5 Speakers 🔹 Award for Engineer of the Year 🔹 Student Competitions Register Here -> bit.ly/3Ne3IYu

Mark Your Calendar — March Webinars Are Coming Up! This March, join TexASCE for a new lineup of webinars designed to inform, inspire, and elevate your impact in the civil engineering industry. Register today and secure your spot. bit.ly/4rHcqgQ

Exhibitor & Sponsor Registration is NOW OPEN! Join us at CECON 2026 as we embrace this year’s theme: Revitalizing Resiliency. Premium booths and sponsorships are limited — secure your spot early for maximum exposure. Register today bit.ly/40rNbU1

Introduce a girl to engineering and show her how she can Transform her Future. By sparking curiosity and confidence, we help her embrace the limitless possibilities of STEM and build a brighter world. Celebrate #GirlDay2026 on February 26!

Resilience doesn’t stop at recovery; it’s how we build forward. Call for Speakers Closing Soon Submission deadline: March 1 Corpus Christi, TX | September 16–18, 2026 #CECON2026 #RevitalizingResiliency

2026 Engineers Week: "Transform Your Future." This year’s theme is a powerful reminder that engineering doesn’t just shape our world—it shapes our opportunities, our communities, and the futures we can imagine for ourselves and our children. Join us February 22-28, 2026

Our very own 2025 Infrastructure Report Card Committee Co-Chair, Austin Messerli, was featured in a news segment discussing the 2025 Texas Infrastructure Report Card and what it means for Texas’s infrastructure. Catch the In Focus segment next Sunday, March 1, on Spectrum News 1

This corridor keeps Texas moving, and it’s getting a major upgrade. From state line to skyline, STV is reshaping the future of IH-35 in Gainesville with PS&E that strengthens safety, mobility, and long-term resilience. Read the full article at bit.ly/3OFKICs

A look back at the 2025 ASCE Frontier Student Symposium, a weekend of competition, collaboration, and connection as students and professionals came together to shape the future of civil engineering. #symposium

Join us in February for two of our ASCE Texas Section webinars. Whether you’re looking to strengthen leadership skills, expand your professional network, or deepen your understanding of modern infrastructure design. Sign up today at bit.ly/4bpY3s3 #TexASCE

The Texas Section Student Activities Committee is proud to recognize Faculty Advisors who go above and beyond in supporting ASCE Texas Student Chapters through the Outstanding Faculty Award. Deadline: February 27 Learn more at buff.ly/4hj63uK

Calling all civil engineers! Join us at #CECON2026in Corpus Christi, TX, from Sept. 16-18 as we explore how we’re # Revitalizing Resiliency in civil engineering! Submit your proposal by March 1, 2026 at bit.ly/4sGKVow #CECON 2026

Join us TOMORROW, January 14, for our ASCE Texas Section webinar on Quality Control. This webinar will address Quality Control and Testing as it relates to soil, concrete, asphalt, and steel testing. Sign up today, bit.ly/4jAD1ZM #TexASCE

Texas Civil Engineering Foundation (TCEF) is looking back on an amazing 2025! Thanks to your support. Let’s keep the momentum going! Make your year-end gift today at TexASCE.org/TCEF and receive a FREE copy of Ancient Secrets to Project Management by Robert Schraeder PE

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to recognize our incredible members for their dedication to advancing civil engineering across the Lone Star State. Wishing you joy, peace, and relaxation this holiday season. Here’s to building a brighter, more resilient community together!

The ASCE Texas J. Walter Porter Memorial Fellowship is now accepting applications for 2026. This $5,000 fellowship supports graduate students conducting water resources engineering research in Texas. Applications by Feb. 13, 2026 Apply at TexASCE.org/students

Ricardo Pena EIT is your First Year Director at Large for 2025-2026. He began his career as a construction manager at SpaceX in Brownsville, where he supported the development of the Starship launch site now works as a transportation and drainage engineer at STV, Inc.