North and East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Annual Conference and Business Meeting

July 12 - 15, 2021

Waco Convention Center
100 Washington Ave.
Waco, TX 76701

Registration is closed.

For more information, contact Michele Ewerz or Rachel Kucera at (800) 456-5974.

Overview
Hotel
Scheduled Activities
Agenda
Continuing Education
Cancellation
Sponsors & Contributors
Vendors

A Message from your Association President, Paul Cothren, and Keynote Speaker Bryan Flanagan

Our 2021 conference will focus on providing valuable information to support county government and aid commissioners courts in all they do in Texas for Texans. The conference will also highlight pertinent topics such as county road maintenance, environmental regulations and civil rights issues. In addition, this event will offer attendees a great opportunity to get together with fellow judges and commissioners from North and East Texas and across the state.

The conference is crafted to include the latest information on hot topics in county government as well as advanced curriculum sessions. However, not all of the learning will take place in the classroom. You may network with other officials during the golf tournament or domino tournament on Wednesday afternoon. Other opportunities include the Exhibitor Appreciation Reception on Monday and the Host Court Night on Tuesday.

Once again, the North and East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association will offer early bird sessions, set for Monday, July 12, that will provide four hours of administrative training for commissioners court members.

Agenda Changes

This year, the inspirational breakfast will take place on Wednesday morning. Thursday morning’s breakfast will include the association’s business meeting and installation of officers.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this conference, you will be able to:

Demonstrate new leadership skills through knowledge, training and ideas gained from educational sessions.
Better understand the duties of other county offices and the role they play in county government.
Better understand the legislative issues affecting Texas county government.

Interested in Serving on the North and East Texas CJCA Board?

If you are interested in serving on the Board of the North and East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association, please contact First Vice President and Leon County Judge Byron Ryder, (903) 536-2331. Here is the application and detailed information explaining what serving on the Board entails.

Spouse Activities

Activities for spouses will be arranged for Tuesday, July 13, and Wednesday, July 14. Final details will be available on www.county.org.

Education Co-Sponsor

Special thanks to the V.G. Young Institute of County Government, a part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, for serving as the education program co-sponsor for this conference.

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 be possible.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Frances Box, assistant to the president, at frances@johnsoncountytx.org.

Vendors

For information on vendor registration, go to the County Progress website or contact Sarah Lazarowitz.

The host hotels are the Hilton Waco and Courtyard by Marriott. Please request the “North and East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association” room block or use the group online codes listed below when reserving your sleeping room. The deadline to reserve rooms at the special rate is June 19, so make your reservations early. All reservations received after this date will be accepted on a space-available basis and at the prevailing hotel rates.

A valid credit card is required to hold the reservation. To avoid a one-night cancellation fee, the reservation must be canceled forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled date of arrival.

Host Hotels

Hilton Waco (HOTEL FULL)
113 S. University Parks Dr.
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 754-8484
Room rate: $159 per night for single/double
Click here to reserve your room at the Hilton Waco

Courtyard by Marriott
101 Washington Ave.
Waco, TX 76701
(254) 752-8686
Room rate: $154 per night for single/double
Click here to reserve your room at the Courtyard by Marriott

For more overflow hotel options, please check the conference website at county.org.

Insert ADA Logo If special accommodations are needed, please contact Michele Ewerz at (800) 456-5974.

Monday, July 12
4:30-6 p.m.	Exhibitor Appreciation Reception Sponsored by: North and East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association
Tuesday, July 13
11:15 a.m.-3 p.m.	Spouses Event Homestead Heritage Sponsored by: i3-NET Data
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.	Past Presidents' Luncheon (by invitation only) Sponsored by: Allison, Bass & Magee LLP
6-10 p.m.	Host Court Night The Base Transportation is provided and buses will run continuously from 5:30 to 10 p.m. between the convention center and the venue. Coordinated and sponsored by: McLennan County Commissioners Court
Wednesday, July 14
7-8 a.m.	Inspirational Breakfast Brazos South Ballroom Speaker: Pastor Cody Howard, Church Under the Bridge Sponsored by: ROMCO Equipment Co. Wright Asphalt Products Co.
11:15 a.m.-3 p.m.	Spouses Event Sironia/Maker’s Edge Sponsored by: Kofile Technologies Inc. NextEra Energy
noon	Domino Luncheon and Tournament Brazos A&B, Hilton Sponsored by: LaSalle Corrections
noon	Golf Luncheon and Tournament Ridgewood Country Club Sponsored by: NextEra Energy Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP Beverage Cart Sponsored by: ICON Software
Thursday, July 15
8-9 a.m.	Association Business Meeting and Installation of Officers Breakfast Sponsored by: AuctioneerExpress Data Preservation DEC McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen P.C. The Railroad Yard

*Agenda is subject to change

Monday, July 12
9 a.m.-5 p.m.	Registration and Information Desk Open
Early Bird Session
9:30 a.m.	Coffee Break
10-10:50 a.m.	County Budgeting Speaker: Hon. Tramer Woytek, Judicial Education Liaison, TAC
10:50-11:40 a.m.	Adopting and Calculating the Tax Rate Speaker: Mr. Nathan Cradduck, Tom Green County Auditor
11:40 a.m.-12:20 p.m.	Provided Lunch for Early Bird Session
12:20-1:10 p.m.	Agendas, Postings and Open Meeting Requirements Speaker: Hon. Mary Cunningham, Judicial Program Manager, Texas Association of Counties
1:10-2 p.m.	Communicating the Budget to the Public Speaker: Dr. Peter McGuill, Director, V.G. Young Institute of County Government, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
3-4:30 p.m.	Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall Chisholm Hall
Committee Meetings
3-5 p.m.	Resolutions Committee Nominations Committee Site Selection Committee
4:30-6 p.m.	Exhibitor Appreciation Reception Chisholm Hall
Tuesday, July 13
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.	Registration and Information Desk Open
7:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Open Chisholm Hall
7:30 a.m.	Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall Chisholm Hall
Opening General Session Chisholm Hall
8-8:50 a.m.	Call to Order and Announcements Invocation Hon. Chris Kirkendall, Hardin County Commissioner Presentation of Colors McLennan County Color Guard Pledge to the US and Texas Flags Hon. Byron Ryder, Leon County Judge National Anthem Mr. Terrance Reed, Senior, Midway Highschool, McLennan County Introduction of Officers Greetings Introduction of Past Presidents
8:50-9:40 a.m.	Opening Keynote: Staying Bold in a Cold World Keynote Speaker: Mr. Bryan Flanagan, CEO, Flanagan Training Group Sponsored by: DRG Architects Kaybro Technologies Lone Star Commissary NCIC Inmate Communications Woods Equipment
9:40-10:40 a.m.	Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall Chisholm Hall Sponsored by: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Professional Associations
10:40-11:30 a.m.	3.013 Working With the Legislature: Legislative Panel Moderator: Mr. Jim Allison, General Counsel, County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas Speakers: Area Legislators
11:15 a.m.-3 p.m.	Spouses Event Homestead Heritage
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.	Lunch on Your Own
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.	Past Presidents' Luncheon (by invitation only) Sponsored by: Allison, Bass & Magee, LLP
Commissioners Education Session Brazos Ballroom
1-1:50 p.m.	4.006 Fees and Revenue Speaker: Mr. Nathan Cradduck, Tom Green County Auditor
1:50-2:40 p.m.	4.013 Risk Management: Road Safety Issues Speaker: Mr. Billy Williams, Training Specialist, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
2:40-3:35 p.m.	Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall Chisholm Hall Sponsored by: Volvo-Mack Truck Sales of Waco
3:35-4:25 p.m.	Road Repair Maintenance Moderator: Hon. Kelly Traylor, Cherokee County Commissioner Panelists: Hon. Greg Chapin, Anderson County Commissioner Hon. Lane Grayson, Ellis County Commissioner Hon. Tom Whitten, Bowie County Commissioner
4:25-5:15 p.m.	Subdivision Regulations Speakers: Mr. Joe England, Retired Williamson County Engineer Mr. Bryan Neaves, Bell County Engineer
5:15 p.m.	Commissioners Recess
Judicial Education Session
1-2 p.m.	Drugged Driving Speaker: Hon. Tramer Woytek, Judicial Resource Liaison, TAC
2-3 p.m.	Rules of Evidence Speaker: Hon. Alan Bristol, County Relations Officer, TAC
3-3:15 p.m.	Refreshment Break Sponsored by: Performance Services
3:15-4:15 p.m.	Problems in Guardianship Speakers: Hon. Mary Cunningham, Judicial Program Manager, TAC Hon. Lucy Hebron, Wood County Judge Hon. Byron Ryder, Leon County Judge
4:15-5:15 p.m.	Mental Health Procedures Speakers: Hon. Don Lymbery, Angelina County Judge Hon. Nathaniel Moran, Smith County Judge Hon. Tramer Woytek, Judicial Resource Liaison, TAC
5:15 p.m.	Judges Recess
6-10 p.m.	Host Court Night The Base Coordinated and sponsored by: McLennan County Commissioners Court
Wednesday, July 14
7-8 a.m.	Inspirational Breakfast Speaker: Pastor Cody Howard, Church Under the Bridge Sponsored by: ROMCO Equipment Co. Wright Asphalt Products Co
8 a.m.	Coffee in the Exhibit Hall Sponsored by: R.B. Everett & Co.
8-10:30 a.m.	Exhibit Hall Open
8 a.m.-3 p.m.	Registration and Information Desk Open
General Session
8:30-9:20 a.m.	4.024 Redistricting Speaker: Mr. Bob Bass, Partner, Allison, Bass & Magee LLP
9:20-10:20 a.m.	Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall Sponsored by: Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
10:20-11:10 a.m.	3.018 Environmental Issues Speaker: Mr. Eric Magee, Partner, Allison, Bass & Magee LLP
11:10 a.m.-noon	4.021 Strategic Planning Speaker: Dr. Rebekka Dudensing, Economist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.	Spouses Event Sironia/Maker’s Edge Sponsored by: Kofile Technologies Inc. NextEra Energy
Noon	Lunch on Your Own
Noon	Domino Luncheon and Tournament Brazos A&B, Hilton Sponsored by: LaSalle Corrections
Noon	Golf Luncheon and Tournament Ridgewood Country Club Sponsored by: NextEra Energy Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP Beverage Cart Sponsored by: ICON Software
Commissioner Court Advanced Curriculum Session
1-1:50 p.m.	2.003 County Clerk Speaker: Hon. Andy Harwell, McLennan County Clerk
1:50-2 p.m.	Refreshment Break Sponsored by: Five Star Correctional Services
2-2:50 p.m.	2.015 Juvenile Probation Officer Speaker: Mr. Collin Coker, Juvenile Probation Officer, McLennan County
2:50 p.m.	Recess
Thursday, July 15
7:30-11:10 a.m.	Registration and Information Desk Open
8-9 a.m.	Association Business Meeting and Installation of Officers Breakfast Sponsored by: AuctioneerExpress Data Preservation DEC McCreary, Veselka, Bragg & Allen P.C. The Railroad Yard
9-9:30 a.m.	Refreshment Break Brazos North Ballroom Sponsored by: Unique Paving Materials Corp.
General Session Brazos Ballroom
9:30-10:20 a.m.	3.006 Personnel Policies Speaker: Ms. Dianna Cecil, Human Resources Consultant, TAC
10:20-11:10 a.m.	4.017 Communications: Future of Broadband Access Speaker: Hon. J.D. Clark, Wise County Judge
11:10 a.m.	Adjourn

*Agenda is subject to change

Commissioners Hours

This program is approved for 13 hours of continuing education for county commissioners.

Judges Hours

The judicial education session on Tuesday afternoon is approved for four hours of continuing education credit for county judges.

Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum (CCAC)

This program includes 10 hours of credit toward CCAC Certification.

Early Bird Session

Four additional hours for commissioners are approved and will be offered on Monday, July 12.

Continuing Education Type	Hours
Commissioners	17
Judges	4

Conference cancellations and all refund requests must be received in writing (fax or email acceptable) by May 28 (less the administrative fee). Refunds after May 28 will be subject to an administrative fee equal to half of the registration fee. No refund requests will be honored after July 29.

Please email cancellations to Rachel Kucera at RachelK@county.org or fax to (512) 477-1324.

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 be possible.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Frances Box, assistant to the president, at frances@johnsoncountytx.org.

For information on vendor registration, go to the County Progress website or contact Sarah Lazarowitz.