In this episode of the Civil Matters Podcast, we sit down with David Kinchen for a powerful conversation on leadership, influence, and the long-term impact of policy on our industry.

David shares his career journey- from his roots as a fellow Auburn Tiger to his current work, including shaping conversations within the Texas legislative landscape. We explore how he became involved in state-level policy, what he’s learned from being closer to the legislative process than most, and what the future may hold for the water, wastewater, and infrastructure sectors.

Is the political arena really a “swamp”? What does the landscape actually look like from the inside? And in a time marked by division, is there a realistic path toward unity?

This episode challenges listeners to think beyond the jobsite- and consider how influence, policy, and leadership shape the future of our industry and our country.

Clarifications: After recording, we identified a few items that needed clarification for accuracy:

• SB7 is funded through revenue funds, not property taxes.
• The correct term is ASR (Aquifer Storage and Recovery).
• The referenced savings amount was $93,000,000 converted.
• HB 2269 was signed into law in 2012.