127th Annual County and District Clerks' Association of Texas Conference

President's Welcome Reception at Buzzard Billy’s
100 N. I-35 Frontage Rd.
Waco, TX 76704

*Clerk Nominees Recognized
Sponsored by iDocket

President's Welcome Reception at Buzzard Billy’s
100 N. I-35 Frontage Rd.
Waco, TX 76704

*Clerk Nominees Recognized
Sponsored by iDocket

Keynote: Servant Leadership
Ms. Susan M. Redford, Executive Director, Texas Association of Counties

Servant leadership is a commonly used but less commonly understood concept. What does it mean? Can it be learned? We will discuss what makes a servant leader special and how being a servant leader differs from the traditional leadership mindset.

Public Speaking: Learn the Tips, Tricks and Secrets of the Pros — and How the Internet Found Them All
Mr. Hank Sanderson, University Lecturer, Speech Coach and Voice-over Artist, Department of Communication, Baylor University

One of the greatest tools you have for life fulfillment and advancement is something you were born with. It is innate and instinctual, and of primal origin, yet somehow, we've convinced ourselves that it's also a mystery. It is not. So let's talk, publicly, about talking in public — what it can do for you and what you were born to do.

Electronic Processes, Citations
Hon. Melisa Miller, Montgomery County District Clerk
Hon. Velva Price, Travis County District Clerk

This session will provide a brief overview of the preparation of documents for service through eFileTexas and will walk you through the process of serving a document using the system. The presentation will also include steps on submitting transfers.

Definition of Legal Terms and Legal Resources
Hon. Tammy Kneuper, Bandera County District Clerk
Hon. Jennifer Martin, Ector County Clerk
Hon. Clarissa Webster, Ector County District Clerk

Words matter! Increase confidence and know how and where to find trustworthy sources.

Arrest, Appoint, Appeal (Arrest to Disposition)
Mr. Gabe Price, Research Analyst, McLennan County

This session is a discussion covering the prosecutor's perspective of case management and case flow from arrest through appeal, and how it applies to the Clerk's Office.

District Clerk Roundtable
Room: Brazos Ballroom
Hon. Laura Hinojosa, Hidalgo County District Clerk
Hon. Linda Holman, Colorado County District Clerk
Hon. Velva Price, Travis County District Clerk

County Clerk Roundtable
Room: McLennan Hall 207
Hon. Sylvia Garza-Perez, Cameron County Clerk
Hon. Brenda McKanna, Moore County Clerk
Hon. Julie Smith, Potter County Clerk

Combination Clerk Roundtable
Room: McLennan Hall 209
Hon. JoAnna Blanco, Castro County Combo Clerk
Hon. Melissa Mead, Hartley County Combo Clerk

Breakout 1: District Clerks • Room: Brazos Ballroom
All Things Family
Hon. Sara Kate Billingsley, 446th District Judge
This session features family law cases from start to finish, including original petitions, temporary orders, modifications, SAPCRs, emergency relief, protective orders and self-represented litigants.

Breakout 2: County Clerks • Room: McLennan Hall 207
Recording Standards for OPR
Hon. Karren Winter, Archer County Clerk
Presenter will review the standards and statutes of receiving and recording official public records.

Dispute Resolutions Programs and Fees
Ms. Kara Hawthorne, Executive Director, Jefferson County Dispute Resolution Center
Ms. Janet Lyon, Executive Director, Waco Dispute Resolution Center
Ms. Danette Ross Watson, President-Elect, Texas Association of Mediators

This panel discussion will focus on dispute resolution centers throughout the state and how they differ.

Building Better Relations: Working with the Media
Ms. Ann Harder, Former News Anchor for Channel 25 (KXXV-TV)
Mr. Bruce Gietzen, Baylor University, Director of Student Media and Former Local News Anchor

The public's perception of public court cases is often that people are guilty until proved innocent, and news outlets play a big part in controlling that perception.  But the media is not the enemy, it's a tool you can use to help control your message. In this presentation, you'll learn tips for having better relations with the media, especially if you are in a crisis.

Appeals and Other Civil Issues
Ms. Stephanie Moreno, Judicial Program Manager, Texas Association of Counties

This session will provide an overview of appeals from justice courts and other civil pleadings that may be filed in county court. We will review timelines and considerations for county clerks handling these unique situations.

HR: What Not to Do
Ms. Rita Fyffe, Human Resources Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
Hon. Patti L. Henry, Chambers County District Clerk
Hon. Julie Smith, Potter County Clerk

Just another day in the clerk's office? Join us as we look at what to do or what not to do within our office and how to provide an environment that you would want to work in. Get ready to test your knowledge with a Kahoot! trivia game.