We love fresh, new ideas and could always use a hand in planning, executing, and celebrating all our programs. Join our team as we advance our communities through the development of civil engineers just like you. Trust us, there’s a space for you in our Leadership Laboratory. Volunteer with ASCE Texas Section today!
Members are welcome to join any of our committees or institute chapters at any time, however we hope you’ll stay on the team for at least one year.
Questions can be addressed to [email protected] or call 512-472-8905.
Do you want to help ASCE Branches across our state grow? Join this committee as they explore ways to best use the funds received through the meeting revenue sharing programs to assist the Branches in accomplishing the goals of the Section and Society. This committee reports to the Section’s President.
Do you have ideas for the next Texas Civil Engineering Conference (CECON)? Are you interested in developing a great program, securing sponsors from across the state, and supporting marketing efforts? Join this committee as they plan our Flagship Conference. CECON is the single annual opportunity where the entire state is represented together and reflects our technical diversity. This committee reports to the Section’s President Elect.
Did you know the Texas Civil Engineer magazine went 100% digital in 2019? We are providing an interactive source for cutting-edge industry and Texas Section news. Join this committee to help develop premier content for the digital magazine, the Section’s website and social media channels, and coordinate the annual Texas Excellence in Journalism Award. This committee reports to the Section’s President Elect.
Do you have a passion for policy and professional advocacy? Join this committee as we plan the bi-annual ASCE Texas Legislative Drive-In, prepare articles for the Texas Civil Engineer magazine, promote the Report Card for Texas’ Infrastructure, and present at CECON. This committee also informs the Section’s Board of proposed legislation or policies that may impact engineers, the engineering profession, or the public welfare where the engineering viewpoint is important. This committee reports to the Section’s Vice President for Professional Affairs.
Are you passionate about the history of the civil engineering profession? Join this committee as they collect historical items such as records, plans, photographs, journals, diaries, and correspondence; identify and mark “Landmarks”; prepare articles for the Texas Civil Engineer magazine; and serve as a liaison with other organizations concerned with Texas history and our industry. This committee reports to the Section’s Past President.
Do you want to ensure deserving members are recognized? Join this committee as they oversee our annual awards process – including the call for nominations, review of applications, and presentation of awards during CECON. This committee reports to the Section’s Past President.
Do you love interacting with members from across the state? Can’t say enough great things about the value of ASCE? Use your passion to help us grow! Join this committee as they formulate a program encouraging members of the civil engineering profession to join ASCE and members of ASCE to become Subscribing Members of the Texas Section. This committee focuses on communications with existing members, new members, and potential members. The committee prepares articles for the Texas Civil Engineer magazine and reports to the Section’s President Elect.
Do you have an interest in Residential Foundation Evaluation & Repair or Foundation Investigation & Design? Join this committee as they provide guidance for homeowners and engineers within the state of Texas. This committee reports to the Section’s Vice President for Technical Affairs.
Do you love pre-college and college outreach? Join this committee as they promote the development and progress of all phases of civil engineering education and related education within our state, on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. This committee works closely our Student Activities Committee to find ways to engage all ages at the annual ASCE Texas Student Symposium each spring and in other activities throughout the year. This committee reports to the Section’s Vice President for Educational Affairs.
Do you have a vision for the future of ASCE Texas Section? Join this task committee as we continue to implement our 2017-2021 Strategic Plan and begin brainstorming for the next strategic plan. This committee makes a difference at a high level and reports to the Section’s President Elect.
Do you love ASCE student competitions? Join this committee as they plan for our annual ASCE Texas Student Symposium. This committee has the unique opportunity to prepare students and future engineers for leadership roles. This committee works closely with Student Chapters of ASCE and the Texas Section’s Student Competitions Coordinator. The committee reports to the Section’s Vice President for Educational Affairs. (Note: All ASCE Student Chapter Practitioner Advisors in Texas are automatically members of this Committee!)
Help us plan, coordinate and prepare the Report Card for Texas’ Infrastructure. Join this committee as a technical reviewer and subject matter expert or as a project leader, helping to compile input from across the state. This committee also works closely with our Government Affairs Committee and Public Relations & Professional Image Committee to promote the most recent infrastructure report cards, for both the state and the nation. This committee reports to the Section’s Vice President for Professional Affairs.
Do you love engaging with younger members across the state? This committee encourages younger member participation in Section and Society activities, to prepare them for future leadership roles in their jobs, community and ASCE. This committee works closely with our CECON Planning Committee to host the annual ASCE Texas Section Awards Gala and Technical Tour at CECON each fall. They also work closely with our Student Activities Committee to find ways to engage younger members at the annual ASCE Texas Student Symposium each spring, plan an annual state-wide Younger Members Camping Trip, and prepare articles for the Texas Civil Engineer magazine. This committee reports to the Section’s Vice President for Educational Affairs.
Are you passionate about technical advancement and best practices? Do you want to develop technical programming and educate others? Join one of our Texas Institute Chapters or Technical Groups today and help facilitate technical presentations at CECON, our Monthly Technical Webinars, and other meetings across the state. We are always seeking officers and encourage you to join any one of these teams. All of our Institute Chapters and Technical Groups report to the Section’s Vice President for Technical Affairs.
See a Committee or Institute Chapter you can’t wait to join? Email [email protected] and we’ll connect you with the current Chair. You’re welcome to contact Chairs directly too!
Committee Chairs work to advance our mission and carry out the work of the Texas Section. We like to think of them as our Project Managers – they are responsible for implementing our strategic plan. To do this, they develop and manage specific projects including setting budgets and schedules, and apply for grants. They report quarterly, at a minimum, to the overseeing Board member. Committee Chairs are responsible for the success of our programs and projects. We also ask that they nominate individual committee members for applicable awards.
Each year, our President appoints Committee Chairs and Co-Chairs. Committee experience isn’t always required, so don’t be shy! Contact our President by email if you’d like to serve as a chairperson or co-chairperson
Our 30-member Board of Direction is our governing body. All Board members are responsible for the supervision, control and direction of the Texas Section. They manage the affairs of the Texas Section in accordance with the provisions in our Constitution and Bylaws. Our President is responsible leading our team and setting specific goals each year. Each Board member elected and appointed to a position of service references our Rules of Operation for applicable procedures, assignments, and schedules.
We like to think of Board members as our Project Directors – they are responsible for overseeing the work of our Committees and subsidiary organizations, strategic planning, budget and financial resources, and communicating with the Region. To do this, they attend in-person meetings during CECON and the Student Symposium, complete assigned tasks, and provide Committees with advice as well as approve Committee goals. We also ask that they nominate Committees and Committee Chairs or Co-Chairs for applicable awards.
Most of our Board members are elected annually. There are a few exceptions: Our President Elect and Vice President Elects automatically assume the Presidential and Vice-Presidential positions, respectively, after their first year of service. Section Directors, Directors at Large and our Treasurer server 2-year terms. Our Nominating Committee works with local Branches to fill the ballot each year. If you are interested in any of these positions, please discuss your interest with your local Branch President and Section Director.
The President Elect advises, monitors, and coordinates the activities of the following committees, including the planning of the annual Texas Civil Engineering Conference (CECON) and production of Section communications such as the Texas Civil Engineer magazine:
The President Elect serves on the Board of Direction and the Executive Committee and is responsible for attending two Board meetings and two Executive Committee meetings throughout the course of the year. In preparing for these meetings, the President Elect submits written reports concerning activities of the Committees listed above. The President Elect also serves on the Office/Personnel and Budget/Finance Committees. Another key responsibility of the President Elect is scheduling and planning of the Texas Section’s annual Leadership Development Weekend, held each summer and attended by Branch and Section leaders.
The President Elect will advance to the role of President where they will be responsible for providing general supervision and leadership regarding the affairs of the Texas Section. In addition, the President is responsible for appointing all committee chairs; presiding at Section meetings; connecting with as many Branches and Student Chapters as possible throughout the year; supervising the Executive Director; and advising, monitoring, and coordinating the activities of the following committees:
The Vice President for Educational Affairs Elect maintains a close working relationship with the Vice President for Educational Affairs (VP Educational), assisting with committee oversight and the annual Technical Poster Competitions at CECON and the ASCE Texas Student Symposium. Upon competition of the Elect term, the VP Educational Elect will advance to the role of VP Educational where they will be responsible for advising, monitoring, and coordinating the activities of the following committees, including the planning of the annual ASCE Texas Student Symposium:
The VP Educational Elect serves on the Board of Direction and the Executive Committee and is responsible for attending two Board meetings and two Executive Committee meetings throughout the course of the year. In preparing for these meetings, the VP Educational Elect assists the VP Educational in submitting written reports concerning activities of the Committees listed above.
The Vice President for Professional Affairs Elect maintains a close working relationship with the Vice President for Professional Affairs (VP Professional), assisting with committee oversight, developing relationships with other professional organizations and coordinating on matters of mutual concern, and preparing articles for publication in the Texas Civil Engineer magazine. Upon competition of the Elect term, the VP Professional Elect will advance to the role of VP Professional where they will be responsible for advising, monitoring, and coordinating the activities of the following committees, including the planning of the biennial ASCE Texas Legislative Drive-In and the development of the Report Card for Texas’ Infrastructure:
The VP Professional Elect serves on the Board of Direction and the Executive Committee and is responsible for attending two Board meetings and two Executive Committee meetings throughout the course of the year. In preparing for these meetings, the VP Professional Elect assists the VP Professional in submitting written reports concerning activities of the Committees listed above.
The Vice President for Technical Affairs Elect maintains a close working relationship with the Vice President for Technical Affairs (VP Technical), assisting with Institute Chapter oversight, the solicitation of speakers and topics for technical webinars and CECON, articles for publication in the Texas Civil Engineer magazine; and the planning, coordinating, and presiding over the Section’s Monthly Technical Webinars and the annual Lightning Rounds Competition at CECON. Upon competition of the Elect term, the VP Technical Elect will advance to the role of VP Technical where they will be responsible for advising, monitoring, and coordinating the activities of the following Institute Chapters and technical group:
The VP Technical Elect serves on the Board of Direction and the Executive Committee and is responsible for attending two Board meetings and two Executive Committee meetings throughout the course of the year. In preparing for these meetings, the VP Technical Elect assists the VP Technical in submitting written reports concerning activities of the Institute Chapters and technical group listed above.
Four Directors at Large serve on the Board of Direction, composed of two First-Year Directors at Large and two Second-Year Directors at Large. There are two available First-Year Directors at Large positions for members younger than 35 years of age. Directors at Large serve on the Editorial Committee, which is responsible for publishing the Texas Civil Engineer magazine and supporting the development, maintenance, and evaluation of other communication channels utilized by the Section.
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Upon competition of their term, the two First-Year Directors at Large will each advance to the role of Second-Year Director at Large. The four Directors at Large are responsible for attending two Board meetings throughout the course of the year. The Senior Director at Large is also responsible for attending two Executive Committee meetings throughout the course of the year.
The 2025-2026 officer nomination window is open. Download the form and contact your primary local Branch or Institute Chapter to submit.
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See our historical records of all past Texas Section Boards of Direction.
