ACC Texas Policy Forum
The American Conservation Coalition invites you to join us at the Texas Policy Forum, a half-day program showcasing our Policy Priorities for the 90th Legislative Session.
Across three panel discussions, hear from industry experts, policy wonks, and state legislators about the policy changes that will help us build a thriving, abundant future that values conservation and stewardship.
Schedule
12:00 PM — Doors Open: Lunch Service Begins (Continued through the Day).
12:30 PM — Opening Remarks:
Stephen Perkins, COO, American Conservation Coalition.
Zack Abnet. Texas State Director, ACC.
1:00 PM — Panel 1: Tapping the Future: Innovation, Infrastructure, and Texas Water Security.
Zack Abnet, American Conservation Coalition(ACC).
Jeremy Mazur, Texas2036.
Larry French, Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF).
Chris Henrich, NGL Water Solutions.
2:00 PM — Panel 2: Unleashing the Grid: Permitting Reform, Transmission, and Texas Energy Abundance.
Dan Akeroyd, Texans for Reasonable Solutions.
3:00 PM — Panel 3: Fueling the Renaissance: Building the Advanced Nuclear Supply Chain in Texas.
Sam Lebo, American Conservation Coalition.
Dani Zigon, Oklo.
Greg Manhire, Aalo Atomics.
Jarred Shaffer, Director, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office.
4:00 PM — Closing Remarks, Networking Social.
5:00 PM — Conclusion of Event.
FAQ & More on the Event.
This event will showcase ACC's policy priorities in Texas, ahead of the 90th legislative session in Austin. Expect a gathering of ACC members, Texas legislative staff, partner organizations, policy experts, and fellow advocates. The event will feature a Q&A session after each panel for direct questions to our experts. The program will end with a networking happy hour to connect with fellow attendees.
Schedule subject to change. Lineup and speakers may be updated as programming is finalized.
What is the expected attire for this event?
We recommend business casual or smart casual attire.
What is parking like?
Ample free parking is available at the venue site, as well as free street parking along Dawson Street and Post Oak Street.
More about the American Conservation Coalition.
The American Conservation Coalition (ACC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization representing the next generation of American conservation. ACC was founded in 2017 by a group of young conservatives who believed we can steward our natural heritage with pro-human policy that promotes responsible development and energy abundance.
We believe that conservation is inherent to conservatism and that environmental leadership must be a defining feature of the conservative movement. Stewardship is a natural extension of conservative values, particularly as it relates to conservation, American energy production, sportsmen’s rights, agriculture, technological innovation, climate, and more. Through ACC, young Americans are given the opportunity to enter the arena and leave an environmental legacy.