Texas Water Development Board names Bryan McMath as new Executive Administrator

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TWDB names Bryan McMath as new Executive Administrator

AUSTIN – (September 4, 2024) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today announced Bryan McMath as the new Executive Administrator of the agency. McMath has been serving as Interim Executive Administrator since March 6, 2024.

“Bryan stepped seamlessly into the role of Interim Executive Administrator over the last six months, further demonstrating his ongoing dedication to this agency,” said TWDB Chairwoman Brooke Paup. “He is more than capable and exceptionally qualified to lead the TWDB in our efforts to ensure a secure water future for Texas, and I am honored to name him as our permanent Executive Administrator.”

McMath joined the TWDB in 2018 as Governmental Relations Liaison before being named Director of Governmental Relations in January 2021. In that role, he coordinated communications regarding legislative and policy matters affecting the agency, as well as provided leadership in developing the TWDB's legislative priorities and ensuring they are communicated effectively to the state's elected officials.

“I have full confidence in Bryan’s ability to serve as Executive Administrator as our agency continues to grow in both size and responsibility,” said TWDB Board Member L’Oreal Stepney. “His extensive knowledge of the agency and Texas water issues, strong leadership abilities, and results-driven focus will all contribute to his success in this role.”

Previously, McMath worked for nearly 15 years at the Texas State Capitol for two state senators, three state representatives, a house committee office, and a former speaker of the house. While his focus during his final six years at the capitol was on natural resource and water issues, he supported various other public policy areas during his career including the state budget, energy, ethics, financial institutions, government organization, regulated industries, and transportation.

McMath holds a bachelor of arts degree in English from Vanderbilt University and a bachelor of fine arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He is currently pursuing a master of business administration at Texas State University.

The TWDB is the state agency charged with collecting and disseminating water-related data, assisting with regional water and flood planning, and preparing the state water and flood plans. The TWDB administers cost-effective financial assistance programs for the construction of water supply, wastewater treatment, flood mitigation, and agricultural water conservation projects.