Gray Reed is pleased to announce that Partner Charles Sartain of Dallas has been appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors.

Sartain’s appointment was announced by the Office of the Governor on September 10, 2026, and his term is set to expire on March 15, 2029.

The Trinity River Authority oversees development and conservation of surface water resources of the Trinity River Basin. Created by the Texas Legislature in 1955, the Authority provides water and wastewater services and related infrastructure across a basin covering nearly 18,000 square miles and all or part of 17 Texas counties.

Sartain is an experienced trial lawyer in Gray Reed’s Dallas office. His practice focuses on resolving complex energy disputes through litigation, arbitration and negotiation. His clients include oil and gas producers and investors, midstream transportation operators, and mineral and royalty owners. He also represents healthcare providers and other businesses in commercial disputes.

Sartain is the author and editor of Energy & The Law, Gray Reed’s energy industry blog. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Dallas Bar Association and the Louisiana State Bar Association. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctor from Louisiana State University.

The Governor’s announcement is available here.

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