Sponsored By
The Texas Judicial Academy is a partnership between the Texas Association of Counties and the Texas Tech University School of Law.
Overview
Overview of the guardianship process in Texas, alternatives to guardianship and important mental health considerations in these cases. We will examine important considerations in opening, administering, and closing guardianships with important information for judges who preside over these cases. This webinar will provide 3 hours of continuing education.
- Successful Guardianship Proceeding – 1 hr
- Speaker: Hon. Claudia Laird
- Alternatives to Guardianships – 1 hr
- Speaker: Ms. Darlene Payne Smith
- Guardianship Issues and Mental Health Considerations – 1 hr
- Speaker: Hon. Stephanie Davis
Reimbursement
There will be no reimbursement for this program.
Who Should Attend
The content of this program is directed to constitutional county judges.
Registration
There is no cost to attend this virtual meeting.
Meeting Links
We will share the private links to join the meetings with registered attendees one week prior to the event.
County Judges Education Advisory Committee
Hon. Becky Wilbanks, Chair, Cass County Judge
Hon. Mark Allen, Jasper County Judge
Hon. Don Allred, Oldham County Judge
Hon. Brett Bray, Blanco County Judge
Hon. Ronnie J. Gordon, Hartley County Judge
Hon. Woodrow “Woody” Gossom, Jr., Wichita County Judge
Hon. Justin Lewis, Hill County Judge
Hon. Francisco Ponce, Dimmit County Judge
Hon. Byron Ryder, Leon County Judge
Hon. Jimmy Sylvia, Chambers County Judge
Ms. Jamie Baker, Associate Dean and Director of the Law Library, Texas Tech University School of Law Library (ex-officio)
| Tuesday, August 4 |
| 1-2 p.m. |
Successful Guardianship Proceeding |
| 2-3 p.m. |
Alternatives to Guardianships |
| 3-4 p.m. |
Guardianship Issues and Mental Health Considerations |
*Agenda is subject to change
| Continuing Education Type |
Hours |
| Judges |
3 |
| Attorneys |
3 |
All cancellation requests must be received in writing (fax or email acceptable).
Please email Adrienne Bethke at adrienneb@county.org or send fax to (512) 477-1324 to cancel your registration.