Education: 2006 State CJCA

September 18-21, 2006

Intercontinental Dallas Hotel

15201 Dallas Parkway

Addison, Texas 75001

Educational Program Sponsor:

V.G. Young Institute of County Government, a part of the Texas Cooperative Extension, The Texas A&M University System

Agenda

Monday, September 18

1:00 p.m.	Nominating Committee Meeting Steuben Room Chair: The Honorable Fred Nardini, San Patricio County Commissioner
1:00 p.m.	Site Selection Committee Meeting Colonnade Room Chair: The Honorable J.D. Johnson, Tarrant County Commissioner
1:00 p.m.	Resolution Committee Meeting Baccarat Room Chair: The Honorable Woody Gossom, Jr., Wichita County Judge
2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Registration/Information Desk Crystal Ballroom Foyer
2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.	Dedicated Time with Vendors Exhibit Hall - Crystal Ballroom I-V
6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.	President’s Party & Vendors Appreciation Night Exhibit Hall - Crystal Ballroom I-V Enjoy a great evening in the exhibit hall honoring our vendors with drinks, delicious hor d'oeuvres, music and fun. Vendors will have an opportunity to win door prizes. Join your fellow officials and get to know the vendors.

Tuesday, September 19

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.	Breakfast Exhibit Hall
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Open Exhibit Hall - Crystal Ballroom I-V
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Registration /Information Desk Open Crystal Ballroom Foyer
8:00 a.m.	Opening General Session
8:00 a.m.	Welcome & Greetings Presiding: Hon. Gilbert Pargmann, DeWitt County Commissioner and President of the County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas
8:20 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.	3.13.95 Working with the Legislature Overview: State legislative leaders will give their perspective on the issues currently challenging our state and discuss the upcoming 80th Session of the Texas Legislature. Panelists: The Honorable Fred Hill, Chair, House Committee Local Ways & Means Committee, District 112, Dallas, The Honorable Wayne Smith, member, Texas House of Representatives, District 128, Harris
9:10 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	3.3.95 Lawmaking: Legislative Update of State & Federal Issues Overview: What are the critical issues facing counties on the state and federal level? How can commissioner court members assist their county associations and state and federal officials to advocate their concerns? Panelists: Mr. Jim Allison, General Counsel, County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas, AUstin
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Break with Exhibitors Exhibit Hall - Crystal Ballroom I-V Sponsored by: Texas Cooperative Extension Agents Professional Associations
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Emergency Preparedness & Response: Fireworks, Wildfires & Hurricanes Overview: County officials will discuss how they have prepared for response to specific types of emergencies, including fireworks, hurricanes and wildfires will. Speakers: Hon. Mark Evans, Trinity County Judge, Hon. Richard Peet, Gray County Judge, Hon. John Pool, Andrews County Attorney
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Lunch on your own
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Spouse Luncheon & Education Presentation Malachite Showroom (Lobby Level) Connecting the Dots: Looking forward in the Rear-View Mirror Overview: This presentation, part history lesson and part inspiration, will remind participants about the importance of listening to their own heart and intuition. Speaker: Mr. Mark Warren, Training Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	CONCURRENT SESSIONS
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Judicial Education Session Bel-Air IV-VI (Lobby Level) Presiding: Hon. Van York, Borden County Judges & Immediate Vice President, County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas Speakers: Mr. gene Terry, Staff Attorney, Texas Association of Counties, Mr. Patrick Wilson, Assistant District Attorney, Ellis County
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Proof of Intoxication
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Magistration & Boarding in DWI Cases
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Trends in DWI Plea Bargaining Disposition
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	DWI Panel with Q & A
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Commissioners Education Session Crystal Ballroom VI-VIII Presiding: Hon. Gilbert Pargmann, DeWitt County Commissioner & President, County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas Speaker: Mr. Bob Bass, Allison & Bass Associates, Austin
1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.	3.16.01 Roads: Transportation & Road Issues Speakers: Mr. Bob Bass, Allison & Bass Associates
1:50 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.	Animal Control Issues including National Animal Identification Program Overview: This session will cover the legal basis for county animal control programs and discuss issues involved in establishing and managing programs. The National Animal Identification Program will also be discussed. Speakers: Mr. Ronald Gill, Ph D., Professor & Extension Livestock Specialist, Texas Cooperative Extension, Stephenville, Mr. Jay Six, Chief Deputy of Patrol, Tarrant County Sheriffs Office
2:40 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.	Break with Exhibitors Exhibit Hall - Crystal Ballroom I-V
3:10 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	4.12.5.04 Homeland Security/Terrorism Prevention Speakers: Ms. Penny Redington, Executive Director, Texas Association of Regional Counsels, Austin, Ms. Molly McFadden, Emergency Planner, North Central Texas Council of Governments, Arlington
4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.	Jail Management: Budget Build or Bust Speaker: The Honorable David Gutierrez, Sheriff, Lubbock County
5:00 p.m.	Recess
7:00 p.m.	Host Court Night 6th Floor Museum, 411 Elm Street, Dallas The Dallas County Commissioners Court has planned a fun evening in downtown Dallas. Enjoy great food and tour the 6th Floor Museum (The Schoolbook Depository Building). Bus transportation from the Intercontinental Dallas will begin at 6:30 p.m. Coordinated and Sponsored by: Dallas County Commissioners Court Catering by: Eddie Deen

Wednesday, September 20

6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.	Inspirational Breakfast Garden Court III (Lobby Level) Join us early Wednesday morning for an inspirational breakfast with speaker Nolan Sucher. Speaker: The Reverend Nolan R. Sucher, Faith Lutheran Church, Flower Mound Sponsored by: McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, P.C.
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Open Exhibit Hall - Crystal Ballroom I-V
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Registration/Information Desk Open Crystal Ballroom Foyer
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	General Session Presiding The Honorable J.D. Johnson, Tarrant County Commissioner & 2nd Vice President, County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas
8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.	4.9.95 Budgeting Overview: This session will discuss many common budget-related questions and show how a county judge and auditor work together to develop the annual budget. Speakers: Hon. Woody Gossom, Wichita County Judge, Hon. Vernon Cook, Roberts County Judge
8:50 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.	Break with Exhibitors Exhibit Hall - Crystal Ballroom I-V
9:20 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.	Indigent Defense Overview: This session will discuss proposed legislative recommendations concerning indigent defense for the 80th Legislation as well as review results of a major study conducted with public policy researchers from Texas A&M University on the impact of direct electronic filing in misdemeanor criminal cases and preview a current study on "Determining Indigence and the Cost-Effectiveness of Financial Verification." Speakers: Mr. Jim Bethke, Director, State Office of Court Administration, Hon. Jon Burrows, Bell County Judge, The Honorable Glen Whitley, Tarrant County Commissioner
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Spouse Shopping Outing Galleria Mall You can easily spend an entire day discovering treasures from the Galleria's 200 exceptional stores. From diamonds at Tiffany's & Co., to denim at Versace, at Galleria Dallas you don't shop - you experience. Galleria Dallas reigns as the utopia for world-class shopping and discriminating taste. Bus transportation will leave from the Intercontinental Dallas at 10:00.
10:20 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.	3.8.95 Indigent Health Care Overview: The 79th Legislature charged an Indigent Health Care Advisory Committee to recommend options for a pilot program to regionalize responses to indigent health care needs. This panel will discuss the work of the Advisory Committee. Moderator: Mr. Jim Allison, General Counsel, County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas, Allison, Bass & Associates, Austin Speakers: Mr. Michael McKinney, MD., Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officers, UT Health Science Center, Houston, Mr, Rick Thompson, Legislative Liaison, Texas Association of Counties
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Lunch on your own
12:00 p.m.	Annual Minority Concerns Luncheon Bel-Air IV-VI
12:00 p.m.	Bobby Smith Memorial Golf Tournament Lantana Golf Club Please sign up for the golf tournament at the golf registration desk in the registration area. Lunch will be provided. Transportation will be provided from the Intercontinental Dallas. Maps also provided at the tournament registration desk. Sponsored by: Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP NORESCO Perdue, Brandon Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P. TXI Lightweight Aggregates Coordinated by: The Honorable Mark Evans, Trinity County Judge Sue Glover, County Liaison, Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P.
	Domino Tournament La Gala Room (Lobby Level) Please sign up for the domino tournament at the tournament registration desk in the registration area. Lunch and beverages will be provided. Coordinated by: The Honorable J.D. Johnson, Tarrant County Commissioner and 2nd VICe President, County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas
	Pool Tournament Kempi's (Lower Level) Please sign up for the pool tournament at the tournament registration desk in the registration area. Lunch & beverages will be provided. Coordinated by: The Honorable Skipper Wheeless, Former County Commissioners, Runnels County & Past President of County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas
1:00 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.	Afternoon Advanced Curriculum Education Sessions Crystal Ballroom Presiding: Hon. Gilbert Pargmann, DeWitt County Commissioner and President, County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas
1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.	2.15.1.94 Juvenile Probation Officer Overview: This session will offer "juvenile probation in a nutshell." Speaker: Mr, Pierre Williams, Staff Attorney, Texas Juvenile Probation Commission
1:50 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.	2.3.94 County Clerk Overview: This session will highlight the requirements and duties of the office of the county clerk. Speaker: The Honorable Beth Rothermel, County Clerk, Washington County
2:40 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.	Break
2:55 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.	2.12.94 County Auditor Overview: This session will explore the duties and authority of county auditors (the "Gotta do's" and "Can do's") and how they work with commissioners court to make county government function better. Speaker: Hon. Phyllis Foulds, Goliad County Auditor
3:45 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.	2.16.94 County Court at Law Judge Speaker: Mr. David Hodges, Former County Court at Law Judge, McLennan County, Waco
4:35 p.m.	Recess

Thursday, September 21

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Registration/Information Desk Open Crystal Ballroom Foyer
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	General Session Crystal Ballroom Presiding: Hon. Mark Evans, Trinity County Judge and First Vice President, County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	4.6.96 Fees & Revenues: County Revenues in Crisis Overview: Property taxes have been a major issue in recent sessions of the Texas Legislature an anti-tax groups and the public at large focus attention on this primary source of county revenue. Initiatives in Texas to cap property appraisals and revenue are part od a national movement to establish additional tax and expenditure limits (TELs) on local and state government. How does Texas compare to other states with these measurers in place? What are other options available in other states to fund local government? Speakers: Mr. Jim Allison, General Counsel, County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas Ms. Julie Marks, County Fiscal Analyst, Texas Association of Counties, Mr. Paul Sugg, Legislative Liaison, Texas Association of Counties
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Break
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Environmental Issues Overview: Agency representatives and county officials will discuss current environmental issues such as fuel storage tanks and other hazardous waste, storm water and septic tank issues and current strategies to address federal clean air requirements. Speaker: Ms. Tamra-Shae Oatman, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
11:30 a.m.	Lunch on your own
11:30 a.m.	Past President's Luncheon (by invitation only)
11:30 a.m.	Conference of Urban Counties Luncheon (by invitation only)
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Business Meeting Crystal Ballroom Presiding: Hon. Gilbert Pargmann, DeWitt County Commissioner and President, County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas General Counsel Report Committee Reports Election of Officers
2:20 p.m.	General Session: Afternoon Education Sessions including Your County Issues... An Open Discussion Speakers: Ms. Zindia Thomas, Office of the Attorney General, Mr. Charlie Stone, Office of Rural Community Affairs, Mr. Jim Allison, General Counsel, County Judges & Commissioners Association, My. Kyle Smith, Texas Cooperative Extension , The Honorable John Thompson, Polk County Judge
4:00 p.m.	Adjourn
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	President's Reception Crystal Ballroom Foyer
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.	Banquet & Installation of Officers Crystal Ballroom County Progress Awards Program Presentation of the Advanced Curriculum Certificates Sponsored by: Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, L.L.P.

*Tentative Agenda (subject to change)