# Event Details - **Event Name**: Public Utility Agencies - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join Senator Adam Hinojosa and Representative Janie Lopez for an informative afternoon focused on the future of regional collaboration: PUAAbout this EventThis special series of presentations on Public Utility Agencies (PUAs) will bring together respected leaders and nationally recognized experts in water, infrastructure, and project finance to discuss how communities can work together to strengthen critical public infrastructure while protecting taxpayers and ratepayers.Attendees will gain valuable insight into how Public Utility Agencies can help cities, counties, water districts, and regional partners collaborate on major infrastructure projects involving water, stormwater, wastewater, and other essential public systems.Featured presentations include:• Carlos RubinsteinFormer Chairman of the Texas Water Development Board and former Commissioner of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Carlos Rubinstein is one of the most respected water policy leaders in Texas. With decades of experience in state water planning, drought response, water finance, and regulatory policy, Rubinstein will provide a detailed overview of what Public Utility Agencies are, how they function, and why they are becoming increasingly important tools for regional infrastructure cooperation across Texas.• Eric NaranjoRepresenting the North American Development Bank (NADBank), Eric Naranjo will provide insight into financing opportunities, cross-border infrastructure partnerships, and regional investment strategies that can help support major water and infrastructure projects throughout South Texas. NADBank has played a significant role in funding environmental and utility infrastructure projects across the border region, making this presentation especially relevant for rapidly growing communities.• Rogelio RodriguezRepresenting Water Finance Exchange, Rogelio Rodriguez will discuss innovative approaches to infrastructure financing and how communities can better position themselves to access capital, improve affordability, and accelerate critical utility projects. His presentation will focus on practical financial strategies and emerging opportunities available to local governments and utility providers.• Buddy GarciaFormer Chairman of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and former Commissioner of the Texas Railroad Commission, Buddy Garcia will present on the future of water and power infrastructure in South Texas. His presentation will explore the long-term infrastructure demands facing the region, including population growth, industrial expansion, water reliability, energy needs, and the importance of strategic regional planning to support future economic development.Whether you are a city official, county leader, utility representative, engineer, developer, economic development professional, or concerned citizen, this event offers a unique opportunity to better understand how regional cooperation and forward-thinking infrastructure strategies can help shape a stronger future for South Texas.Learn how working together through the creation of Public Utility Agencies benefits everyone’s constituents while helping communities address future infrastructure challenges with greater efficiency, coordination, and financial flexibility.Tuesday, June 32:00 PM – 4:30 PMHilton Garden Inn Convention Center751 Harlingen Heights Dr.Harlingen, Texas 78552 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fcf612d0-5c20-11f1-9d9e-e3ab3bb1a4fc-rimg-w493-h740-dcf1f0ef-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harlingen/public-utility-agencies/100001990579738583 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Harlingen - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Hilton Garden Inn Harlingen Convention Center - **lat**: 26.1996669 - **long**: -97.72448729999999 - **full address**: Hilton Garden Inn Harlingen Convention Center, 751 Harlingen Heights Drive, Harlingen, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Public Utility Agencies - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9fdcff40b85618938466636b12b99ab034817c22143cbb4ef95d8335eb4cce6b-rimg-w1200-h574-dcf2f0ef-gmir.jpg?v=1780143221 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Public Utility Agencies being held? - **A:** Public Utility Agencies takes place on Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Wed, 03 Jun, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Hilton Garden Inn Harlingen Convention Center, 751 Harlingen Heights Drive, Harlingen, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Public Utility Agencies? - **A:** Public Utility Agencies is organized by Chad Magill, District Liaison. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Public Utility Agencies", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9fdcff40b85618938466636b12b99ab034817c22143cbb4ef95d8335eb4cce6b-rimg-w1200-h574-dcf2f0ef-gmir.jpg?v=1780143221", "startDate": "2026-06-03T14:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-06-03T16:30:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/harlingen/public-utility-agencies/100001990579738583", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Hilton Garden Inn Harlingen Convention Center", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "751 Harlingen Heights Drive", "postalCode": "78552", "addressLocality": "Harlingen", "addressRegion": "TX", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "26.1996669", "longitude": "-97.72448729999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join Senator Adam Hinojosa and Representative Janie Lopez for an informative afternoon focused on the future of regional collaboration: PUA", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-05-30", "availabilityEnds": "2026-06-03T16:30:00-05:00", "validFrom": "2026-05-30", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/harlingen/public-utility-agencies/100001990579738583" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-05-30", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-05-30", "url": "https://allevents.in/harlingen/public-utility-agencies/100001990579738583", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Chad Magill District Liaison", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/chad-magill-district-liaison/27863549" } ] } ] ```