Fall 2026 Airport 101

Texas Airports Council is excited to host the Fall 2026 Airport 101 Workshop.  This workshop has a legislative theme and will provide members with the oportunity to interact with our state and federal aviation officials as well as elected officials with oversight of aviation issues.  After updates and interaction with our state and federal partners, we will be discussing effective strategies for engaging with our elected officials to better communicate our issues and needs as we work together to maintain and improve our airports.  The workshop will be held in downtown Austin area near the capitol complex.  A specific address will be announced shortly.  

Please don't miss this special oportunity to join in this important discussion and the continued efforts for outreach and education by Texas Airports Council. Email jbilyeu@brazoriacountytx.gov for more information.

Agenda

Texas Airports Council

Fall 2026 Airport 101 Workshop

Preparing for the 90th Texas Legislature and

Positioning Your Airport for Success

Austin, TX

November 18, 2026

9:00 – 9:30  Welcome and Introductions

Jeff Bilyeu, TAC President and Director, Gulf Coast Regional Airport

Robert Lee, Director, New Braunfels National Airport

Jeff Borowiec, Program Director, Woolpert

9:30 – 10:15  Session #1: Updates from TxDOT Aviation and FAA

Moderator: Jeff Bilyeu, TAC President 

Speakers: Dan Harmon, Director, TxDOT Aviation

Rodney Clark, Manager, Texas ADO, FAA

10:15-10:30  Break

10:30 - 12:00  Session #2: Updates on the House Select Committee on General Aviation

Moderator: Justine Ruff, Director, Midland International Air & Space Port and Chair, Texas Aviation Advisory Committee

Speaker: Chair Keith Bell, Texas House Select Committee on General Aviation

12:00 - 1:00  Lunch

1:00 - 2:30  Session #3 Building Relationships with Your Elected Officials

Moderator:  Kari Campbell, Program Director, Woolpert

Speakers:  Tom Chandler, Regional Manager, AOPA

Additional Speakers TBD

2:30 - 2:45  Break

2:45 - 4:00  Session #4: Open Discussion on Legislative Engagement and Priorities

Facilitators: Kari Campbell, Program Director, Woolpert

Cassidy Berenato, Vice President, Texas Aviation Partners/San Marcos Regional Airport

Closing Remarks

Adjourn