We are going virtual! The 76th Annual Education Conference of the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association will be offered as a FREE virtual conference in an effort to keep everyone safe. As part of going virtual, we have adjusted our conference theme to reflect our current times, "Stronger...Together. Safer…Apart."
The virtual conference is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, through Thursday, June 25, 2020 through Zoom meetings.
Registration Fees
There is no cost to attend these virtual meetings.
Zoom Meeting Links
The Association will share the private links to join the meetings with registered attendees two weeks prior to the event.
Prepare for the Zoom Meeting
If you are not familiar with Zoom or have never participated in Zoom meetings, please visit the Getting Started with Zoom website to make sure your audio and video is ready to go to participate in the actual meeting. We strongly encourage you to check your mics and videos, and to log in early to the meetings.
Note: Schedule subject to change
Total education hours offered: No hours
| Wednesday, June 24 |
| 9 a.m. |
Virtual Business Meeting
Call to Order
Hon. Delton Thrasher, Constable, Hood County; JPCA President
Presentation of the Colors
National Anthem
Pledges of Allegiance
Invocation
Hon. Dwain Read, Constable, Ochiltree County
Welcome, Introduction of Guests and Dignitaries, President's Opening Remarks
Hon. Delton Thrasher, Constable, Hood County; JPCA President
Reading of the Minutes
Hon. Chad Jordan, Constable, Hood County; JPCA Secretary/Treasurer
Secretary/Treasurer's Report
Hon. Chad Jordan, Constable, Hood County; JPCA Secretary/Treasurer
Recognition of Directors/Awards
Hon. Delton Thrasher, Constable, Hood County; JPCA President
Nominations
Nominations Chair
- Clerk & Deputy Representatives
- District Directors (reading of counties)
- Nominating Committee Report & Nominations 2020-2021 Officers
Resolutions Committee Reports
Hon. Wayne 'Doc' Pierce, Constable, Hood County
Recognition of Legislative Committees
Hon. Delton Thrasher, Constable, Hood County; JPCA President
Legislative Committees Reports
Hon. John Barton, Justice of the Peace, Midland County; JPCA Legislative Committee Chair (JPs)
Hon. Carlos B. Lopez, Constable, Travis County; JPCA Legislative Committee Chair (Constables)
By-Laws Committee Report/Vote
Hon. Martin Castillo, Justice of the Peace, Hood County
Recognition of Committees
Hon. Rick Hill, Justice of the Peace, Brazos County; JPCA President-Elect
Education Committee Award
Hon. Holly Williamson, Justice of the Peace, Harris County (Justice of The Peace Award)
Hon. Mike Truitt, Constable, Denton County (Constable Award)
Hon. Karen Diaz, Justice of the Peace, San Patricio County (Court Personnel Award)
Adjourn |
| Thursday, June 25 |
| 9 a.m. |
Virtual Business Meeting (continued)
Call to Order
Hon. Delton Thrasher, Constable, Hood County; JPCA President
Audit Committee Report
Hon. Wayne ‘Doc’ Pierce, Constable, Hood County
Resolutions Committee Reports
Hon. Wayne 'Doc' Pierce, Constable, Hood County
Training Center Report
Ms. Thea Whalen, Executive Director, Texas Justice Court Training Center
Scholarship Collection Awards Report
Hon. Kay Phillips, Justice of the Peace (retired)
2021 Conference Report: Denton, Texas
Mike Truitt, Constable, Denton County
2022 Conference Report: College Station, Texas
Hon. Rick Hill, Justice of the Peace, Brazos County; JPCA President-Elect
2023 Conference Site Selections
TBD
Association Officers Award
Hon. Delton Thrasher, Constable, Hood County; JPCA President
Announcements of Election(s)
Hon. Delton Thrasher, Constable, Hood County; JPCA President
Old Business
Hon. Delton Thrasher, Constable, Hood County; JPCA President
New Business
Hon. Delton Thrasher, Constable, Hood County; JPCA President
Adjourn |
| Thursday, June 25 |
| 1 p.m. |
Virtual Banquet Agenda
Welcome
Hon. Delton Thrasher, Constable, Hood County; JPCA President
Invocation
Hon. Dwain Read, Constable, Ochiltree County
Recognition of Host Committee
Hon. Rick Hill, Justice of the Peace, Brazos County; JPCA President-Elect
Introduction of Entertainment
TBD
Keynote
TBD
Awards
Hon. Delton Thrasher, Constable, Hood County; JPCA President
- Judge of the Year
- Constable of the Year
- Clerk of the Year
- Larry Waller Deputy Constable of the Year
Other Awards
Hon. Delton Thrasher, Constable, Hood County; JPCA President
- Recognition of Past Presidents
- Sweetheart Awards
- Best Practices
- Lifetime Awards
Remarks
Hon. Delton Thrasher, Constable, Hood County; JPCA President
Swearing-in of Incoming President
Hon. Delton Thrasher, Constable, Hood County; JPCA President
Swearing-in of Officers and Directors
Hon. Rick Hill, Justice of the Peace, Brazos County; JPCA President
T.A. Vines Award
Hon. Rick Hill, Justice of the Peace, Brazos County; JPCA President
Past President's Gift
Hon. Rick Hill, Justice of the Peace, Brazos County; JPCA President
Incoming President’s Remarks
Hon. Rick Hill, Justice of the Peace, Brazos County; JPCA President
Virtual Conference Adjourns |
There will be no education hours offered for these meetings.
Please contact Sarah Lazarowitz, Events Director with County Progress, for questions about sponsorship opportunities, at (325) 673-4822 Ext. 2121.
You can also visit the County Progress JPCA Virtual Conference Page for sponsorship details.