This series of roundtable discussions is hosted by the county judge in each location and the Texas Association of Counties. They will consist of mental health and DWI training. These sessions will review the Mental Health Bench Book, the Texas Mental Health & Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Law Bench Book and the Texas Impaired Driving Bench Book.
There is no cost to attend these roundtables. All materials will be provided by TAC at the roundtable.
Reimbursement
This program is funded by a Texas Department of Transportation grant. Attendees will be reimbursed for attendance in accordance with grant guidelines. For more information, please contact Michele Mund at (800) 456-5974.
*The agenda is subject to change. Start and end times are specific to each location. The topics covered will be:
Day 1 Topics
- Managing mental health in jails
- Review of the Texas Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Law Bench Book
- Review of TAC Mental Health Handbook
- Review and implementation of policies and procedure to maximize options
Day 2 Topics
- DWI, including pretrial motions and evidentiary hearings
- Ignition interlock and other sentencing alternatives
- Criminal prosecutions and bill reform issues
- Legislative changes affecting county courts
| Dates |
Locations |
How to Register |
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May 20-21
Session begins at 2:30 p.m. on May 20 and ends by 12:30 p.m. on May 21
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Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches County Annex
203 W. Main St.
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
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Closed |
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May 27-28
Session begins at 2:30 p.m. on May 27 and ends by 12:30 p.m. on May 28
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Victoria
Victoria College Emerging
Technology Complex, Room 203
7403 Lone Tree Rd.
Victoria, TX 77905
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Cancelled. Please join us at another location noted below.
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June 16-17
Session begins at 1 p.m. on June 16
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Waco
Hilton Waco
113 S University Parks Dr.
Waco, TX 76701
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Closed |
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June 23-24
Session begins at 1 p.m. on June 23
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Uvalde
Uvalde County Fairplex
215 Veterans Ln
Uvalde, TX 78801
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Closed |
| July 8-9 |
Lubbock
Overton Hotel
2322 Mac Davis Ln
Lubbock, TX 79401
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Closed |
| July 21-22 |
Monahans
Ward County Event Center
1525 E Monahans Pkwy
Monahans, TX 79756
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Email Regan Frugé to register. |
*More dates and locations are forthcoming. Check back for updates as these locations are finalized.
Room blocks are available at the hotels below. To book your room, please call the hotel directly and ask for a room in the “Texas Association of Counties” room block.
| Dates / Location |
Hotel Name |
Room Rate |
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May 20-21
Nacogdoches
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The Fredonia Hotel
200 N. Fredonia St.
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 564-1234
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TBD |
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June 16-17
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Hilton Waco
113 S University Parks Dr.
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 754-8484
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$129/night
To book your room, call the hotel directly or book online.
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June 23-24
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Holiday Inn Express Uvalde
2801 E Main St.
Uvalde, TX 78801
(830) 278-7300
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No room block is reserved. We recommend you request the state government rate when calling the hotel. |
| July 8-9 |
Lubbock
Overton Hotel
2322 Mac Davis Ln
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 776-7000
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No room block is reserved. If you need to stay overnight, we recommend you call the hotel and request a room at the state government rate. |
| July 21-22 |
Monahans
Fairfield Inn & Suites
1517 South Stuart Ave
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 251-0097
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$79/night. Please call the hotel directly to book your room, and ask for a room in the Texas Association of Counties room block. |
*As dates and locations are finalized, this chart will be updated with corresponding hotel information.This program provides eight hours of judicial education credit. There will be no CLE credit.
To cancel your registration, please email Regan Frugé or fax (512) 477-1324.