Education that is Informative
This year's conference offers up-to-date information and how officials can best support their counties.
Educational Co-Sponsor
Co-sponsored by the V.G. Young Institute of County Government, a part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Continuing Education
Approval of continuing education credit hours for county commissioners is pending. This includes four hours of credit offered Wednesday afternoon in the Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum session. The County Judges Education Committee has approved four hours of judicial education credit for the Tuesday afternoon Judicial Education session.
Advanced Curriculum
Learn more about your county offices. On Wednesday afternoon, take advantage of four advanced curriculum courses. County officials have the opportunity to obtain credits to complete the advanced curriculum. We will present certificates during Wednesday's luncheon banquet to those who have completed the curriculum.
Conference Registration Information
Conference registration will open on April 15 at 8 a.m. Please contact Rachel Kucera for more information.
Registration Fees
(Includes tickets to all events including spouse programs)
Member (county is a member of CJCA): Early Registration $225/After Sept. 14 $250
Non-County Government/Corporate: Early Registration $500/After Sept. 14 $550
Additional luncheon tickets (non-spouse): $60 each
Scheduled Activities
Several fun activities give you an opportunity to network with officials from across the state, including the President's Party and Exhibitor Appreciation night. Have a great time at Host Court Night, hosted by Taylor County. Wednesday is also the popular tournament afternoon and spouse day of activities.
Vendor Information
For information on vendor registration, please go to the County Progress Website or contact Sarah Lazarowitz.
Sponsor Information
For information on sponsorship please contact Taylor County Commissioner, Chuck Statler or call (325) 669-6266.
Association Officers
Hon. Chuck Statler, President
Taylor County Commissioner
Hon. Ben Zeller, First Vice President
Victoria County Judge
Hon. Rick Bailey, Second Vice President
Johnson County Commissioner
Hon. Robert Johnston, Immediate Past President
Anderson County Judge
Thank you to our Sponsors and Contributors
Our sincerest thanks to these businesses and their representatives. Without the participation and support of these folks, the special events presented at this conference would not have been possible.
Please remember to bring a door prize.
Hotel Accommodations
You must register for the conference before reserving your sleeping room. Once registered for the conference you will receive hotel reservation instructions including links and special codes in your confirmation email.
Accommodations have been made at the following hotels:
Courtyard by Marriott Abilene Northeast (FULL)
2141 Scottish Road
Abilene, TX 79601
Room Rate: $129
TownePlace Suites Abilene Northeast (FULL)
2141 Scottish Road
Abilene, TX 79601
Room Rate: $129
Home2 Suites by Hilton Abilene
2109 Scottish Road
Abilene, TX 79601
Room Rate: $129
Residence Inn by Marriott Abilene
1641 Musgrave Blvd.
Abilene, TX 79601
Room Rate: $119
Cut-off date
Cut-off date for accepting reservations into these room blocks is Sept. 5. All reservations must be accompanied by a first-night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card.
Reservations cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to arrival.
If special accommodations are needed, please contact Michele Ewerz at (800) 456-5974.
Please email Rachel Kucera or send a fax to (512) 477-1324 to cancel your conference registration or hotel reservation. This will help move fellow attendees off of the wait list. We kindly request you do not post your reservation on the listserv as this hinders the wait list management.
| Monday, Oct. 5 |
| 4:30-6 p.m. |
President's Party and Exhibitor Appreciation Night |
| Tuesday, Oct. 6 |
| 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
Spouse Event |
| 11:35 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Past Presidents' Luncheon (by invitation only)
Sponsored by: Allison, Bass & Magee, LLP |
| 6-9 p.m. |
Host Court Night
Sponsored by: Taylor County |
| Wednesday, Oct. 7 |
| 11 a.m. |
Luncheon Banquet and Installation of Officers |
| 1-5 p.m. |
Bobby Smith Memorial Golf Tournament |
| 1-5 p.m. |
Domino Tournament |
| Thursday, Oct. 8 |
| 7-7:45 p.m. |
Prayer Breakfast |
*Agenda is subject to change
| Monday, Oct. 5 |
| 1-5:30 p.m. |
Registration and Information Desk |
| 1-6 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall Open/Dedicated Time with Exhibitors |
| 1-4:30 p.m. |
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall |
| 2-5 p.m. |
Standing Committee Meetings:
Resolutions
Nominations
Site Selection |
| 4:30-6 p.m. |
President's Party and Exhibitor Appreciation Night |
| Evening |
Free Night |
| Tuesday, Oct. 6 |
| 7:30-8 a.m. |
Welcome Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall |
| 7:30-5 p.m. |
Registration and Information Desk Open |
| 7:30-5 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall Open |
| Opening General Session |
| 8-8:20 a.m. |
Welcome and Greetings |
| 8:20-9:10 a.m. |
4.016 Leadership / Team Building: Keynote Address |
| 9:10-9:55 a.m. |
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Professional Associations |
| 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
Spouse Event |
| 9:55-10:45 a.m. |
3.013 Working with the Legislature
Moderator: Mr. Jim Allison, General Counsel, County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
Speakers: Area Legislators |
| 10:45-11:35 a.m. |
3.003 Lawmaking
Moderator: Mr. Jim Allison, General Counsel, County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas
Speakers: Area Legislators |
| 11:35 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Past Presidents' Luncheon (by invitation only)
Sponsored by: Allison, Bass & Magee, LLP |
| Judicial Education |
| 1-2 p.m. |
Session |
| 2-3 p.m. |
Session |
| 3-3:15 p.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 3:15-4:15 p.m. |
Session |
| 4:15-5:15 p.m. |
Session |
| Commissioners Education |
| 1-1:50 p.m. |
3.016 County Road Panel |
| 1:50-2:40 p.m. |
3.018 Environmental Issues Roundtable Discussion |
| 2:40-3:10 p.m. |
Refreshment in the Exhibit Hall |
| 3:10-4 p.m. |
3.019 Subdivision Regulations |
| 4-4:50 p.m. |
4.024 Redistricting |
| 6-9 p.m. |
Host Court Night
Sponsored by: Taylor County |
| Wednesday, Oct. 7 |
| 7:30-8 a.m. |
Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall |
| 7:30 a.m-noon |
Exhibt Hall Open |
| 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Registration and Information Desk Open |
| General Session |
| 8-8:50 a.m. |
3.005 Justice System: Indigent Defense |
| 8:50-9:40 a.m. |
4.012 Personnel: County Retirement |
| 9:40-10:30 a.m. |
Refreshment in the Exhibit Hall |
| 10:30-11 a.m. |
Association Business Meeting |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Luncheon Banquet and Installation of Officers |
| 1-5 p.m. |
Domino Tournament
Coordinated by: Hon. J.D. Johnson, Tarrant County Commissioner
Sponsored by: LaSalle Corrections
Bobby Smith Memorial Golf Tournament |
| Advanced Curriculum Education |
| 1-1:50 p.m. |
2.001 County Judge
Speaker: Hon. Tramer Worytek, Judicial Resource Liaison, Texas Association of Counties; Former Lavaca County Judge |
| 1:50-2:40 p.m. |
2.013 County Health Officer |
| 2:40-2:55 p.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 2:55-3:45 p.m. |
2.014 Extension Service |
| 3:45-4:35 p.m. |
2.018 District Judge |
| Evening |
Free Night |
| Thursday, Oct. 8 |
| 7-7:45 p.m. |
Prayer Breakfast |
| 7:30-8 a.m. |
Morning Coffee |
| 7:30-11:30 a.m. |
Registration and Information Desk Open |
| Closing General Session |
| 8-8:50 a.m. |
4.009 Financial Accounting Basics |
| 8:50-9:40 a.m. |
4.006 Fees and Revenue |
| 9:40-10:10 a.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 10:10-11 a.m. |
4.018 Emergency Management: Local Powers |
| 11-11:50 a.m. |
4.023 Grantseeking: CARES Act & County Road Repair Grants |
*Agenda is subject to change
Continuing Education
Approval of continuing education credit hours for county commissioners is pending. This includes four hours of credit offered Wednesday afternoon in the Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum session. The County Judges Education Committee has approved four hours of judicial education credit for the Tuesday afternoon Judicial Education session.
Advanced Curriculum
Learn more about your county offices. On Wednesday afternoon, take advantage of four advanced curriculum courses. County officials have the opportunity to obtain credits to complete the advanced curriculum. We will present certificates during Wednesday’s luncheon banquet to those who have completed the curriculum.
Conference registration forms must be received by Sept. 29. If registering after Sept. 29, please register onsite at the Abilene Convention Center. We will process payment and provide name badges and conference materials.
Registration cancellations must be in writing (fax acceptable) at least 72 hours prior to the conference to receive a refund, minus a $10 processing fee. For more information, please contact the TAC Education Department at (800) 456-5974 or email Rachel Kucera.