Cathy Altman Reappointed to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors by Governor Greg Abbott

January 16, 2025 | News | less than a minute

Carrington Coleman Partner Cathy Altman was reappointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors. Upon confirmation by the senate, she will serve a term through March 15, 2029, joining three other returning members and two new appointees.

Cathy is a widely recognized leader in construction law. In 2024, she was named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Texas and Top 50 Women Lawyers in Texas by Super Lawyers. Altman is also active in community leadership, serving on the North Texas Commission Executive Committee and other regional boards. A Vanderbilt University and University of Kentucky Law School graduate, Altman adds legal and strategic insight to the board.

The Trinity River Authority oversees the development and conservation of surface water resources across the Trinity River Basin, impacting municipal water supply, conservation efforts, and infrastructure development. It is the largest river basin entirely within Texas, spanning about 17,969 square miles across the state and including all or part of 37 counties. The river begins in northern Texas near the Red River and flows southeast for 710 miles before reaching Trinity Bay on the Gulf of Mexico.