Tuesday, Sept. 10 |
6:30-9 p.m. |
Pre-Conference Reception - Far Flung Outdoor Center
Sponsored by: Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP |
Wednesday, Sept. 11 |
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
Registration |
Noon |
Pre-Conference Lunch - Big Bend Resort & Adventures
Sponsored by: Yellowhouse Machinery Co. |
12:45 p.m. |
Welcome and Introductions |
Commissioners Education Sessions |
1-1:50 p.m. |
Rights of Way
Speaker: Mr. Bob Bass, Partner, Allison, Bass & Magee, LLP |
1:50-2:20 p.m. |
Break
Sponsored by: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Professional Associations |
2:20-3:10 p.m. |
The Effects of Stress on Your Physical Health
Speaker: Mr. Mark Zollitsch, Wellness Consultant, Texas Association of Counties |
3:10-3:40 p.m. |
Break |
3:40-4:30 p.m. |
Role of Emergency Service Districts in Rural Counties
Speaker: Mr. Cliff Avery, Executive Director, SAFE-D |
4:30 p.m. |
Adjourn |
Judicial Training For County Judges |
1-2 p.m. |
Legislative Update
Speaker: Hon. Mary Cunningham, Judicial Program Manager, Texas Association of Counties
Mr. Rick Thompson, Senior Legislative Liaison, Texas Association of Counties |
2-3 p.m. |
Alternatives to Probate
Speaker: Hon. Justin Lewis, Hill County Judge |
3-3:15 p.m. |
Break
Sponsored by: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Professional Associations |
3:15-4:15 p.m. |
Criminal Pre-Trial: Motions to Suppress
Speaker: Hon. Greg Holly, Ward County Judge |
4:15-5:15 p.m. |
Moderated Discussion
Moderator: Hon. Mary Cunningham, Judicial Program Manager, Texas Association of Counties
Speakers: Hon. Jerry Bearden, Mason County Judge
Hon. Charlie Bradley, Schleicher County Judge |
5:15 p.m. |
Adjourn |
6:30-10 p.m. |
Attendee Appreciation Dinner
Sponsored by: Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP |
Thursday, Sept. 12 |
7:30 a.m. |
Burrito Breakfast - Far Flung Outdoor Center
Sponsored by: Texas Association of Counties |
General Session |
8-8:50 a.m. |
Local Response to Disasters
Speaker: Dr. Monty Dozier, Special Assistant to the Director for Emergency Management, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service |
8:50-9:40 a.m. |
Mental Health in First Aid
Speaker: Dr. Rick L. Peterson, Professor and Extension Family Life Specialist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service |
9:40-9:55 a.m. |
Break
Sponsored by: Bickerstaff Health Delgado Acosta LLP |
9:55-10:45 a.m. |
Overview of Solar Farms
Speaker: Mr. Bob Bass, Partner, Allison, Bass & Magee, LLP |
10:45-11:35 a.m. |
The Essence of Public Speaking
Speaker: Mr. Mark Warren, Education Training Consultant, Texas Association of Counties |
11:35 a.m. |
Grab-and-Go Lunch - Big Bend Resort & Adventures
Sponsored by: Warren CAT |
Leisure Activities |
1:15 p.m. |
Golf Tournament - Black Jack's Crossing, Lajitas
Tournament sponsored by: McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen, P.C.
Beverage cart sponsored by: Yellowhouse Machinery Co |
1:30 p.m. |
Horseshoe Tournament - Big Bend Resort & Adventures
Sponsored by: Far West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association |
7 p.m. |
Dinner and Dance - The Barn at Big Bend Resort & Adventures
Sponsored by: Far West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association |
Friday, Sept. 13 |
8 a.m. |
Association Business Meeting |
Closing General Session |
8:30-9:20 a.m. |
Border Issues
Speaker: Chief Matthew Hudak, Chief Patrol Agent, US Border Patrol, Big Bend Sector |
9:20-9:50 a.m. |
Break
Sponsored by: Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP |
9:50-10:40 a.m. |
Area Legislators: Moderated Discussion
Speaker: Rep. Brooks Landgraf, District 81, Texas House of Representatives |
10:40-11:30 a.m. |
Legislative Update
Speaker: Mr. Jim Allison, General Counsel, County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas |
11:30 a.m. |
Adjourn |