| Monday, June 27 |
| 7:30 a.m. |
JPCA Golf Outing
Join us for a fun round of golf at The Golf Club at Texas A&M campus.
Times
We have tee times reserved for four foursomes:
7:30 a.m., 7:40 a.m., 7:50 a.m., and 8 a.m.
Pricing
Public rate to play: $50 plus tax and includes cart
Rider cart fee: $21.65
Club rental: $37 plus tax
Parking Pass is required for parking lot but is free if playing
Sign Up
If you are interested, contact Judge Holly Williamson via text at (832) 282-5557 or email Htwilliamson@comcast.net.
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| 10 a.m.-2 p.m. |
JPCA Aggieland Motorcycle Ride
$30 per motorcycle
Join other JPCA motorcycle enthusiasts on a ride through Aggieland. Participants will meet at The Ranch Harley-Davidson to start the ride. It costs $30 to participate and lunch is included. Payments will be taken onsite. Designated motorcycle parking will be available at the host hotel.
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| Noon-5 p.m. |
Registration Open |
| 2-5 p.m. |
Vendors Setup |
| 2-5 p.m. |
Committee Meetings |
| 3:30-5 p.m. |
Budget and Oversight Committee Meeting |
| 6 p.m. |
Welcome Reception
Location: George H.W. Bush Presidential Library
Transportation to and from host hotel |
| Tuesday, June 28 |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Registration Open |
| 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Vendors Open |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Silent Auction |
| 8:30-11:30 a.m. |
Opening Ceremony • Business Meeting • Nominations |
| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Spouse Event: Shop Till You Drop at Century Square
Transportation provided to and from host hotel
Price: $15 per person
Get your shopping fix at Century Square. Lunch at Porters is included. Click here for a list of retailers and start that summer wish list now!
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| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Lunch on Your Own |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Board of Directors/Past Presidents Luncheon |
| 1-4:45 p.m. |
Education Breakout Sessions |
| 1-1:45 p.m. |
JPs/Clerks Class: County HR Needs
Ms. Rita Fyffe, Human Resources Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
This is a brief session on county polices and how they affect you as an elected official. Also, you will learn how you can do your part in making sure your county doesn't end up paying thousands of dollars in lawsuits.
Constables Class: Court Security
Hon. Jason Johnson, Kaufman County Constable
In this session, Johnson will share proper techniques for courtroom security, including what departments should be doing to keep their offices and the courtroom safe at all times. He will review how to set up department policies and procedures, and why it is important for a department to have them. Techniques will also include who gets searched, why and how to respond to a bomb threat. Attendees will learn all the major fundamentals for proper security measures.
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| 1:45-2 p.m. |
Refreshment Break — Visit With Vendors |
| 2-2:45 p.m. |
JPs/Clerks Class: County HR Needs (continued)
Ms. Rita Fyffe, HR Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
Constables Class: Court Security (continued)
Hon. Jason Johnson, Kaufman County Constable
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| 2:45-3 p.m. |
Refreshment Break — Visit With Vendors |
| 3-3:45 p.m. |
JPs/Clerks Class: Community Involvement Panel
Hon. Martin Castillo, Hood County Justice of the Peace
Hon. Sergio De Leon, Tarrant County Justice of the Peace
Hon. Marian Jackson, Waller County Justice of the Peace
Hon. Evelyn McLean, Williamson County Justice of the Peace
The Community Involvement Panel consists of four JPs who have successfully incorporated community programs in their precincts to create a visible partnership with their constituents. The programs range from office staff volunteering time and services to classes created with specific goals to benefit those across the precinct.
Constables Class: Court Security (continued)
Hon. Jason Johnson, Kaufman County Constable
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| 3:45-4 p.m. |
Refreshment Break — Visit With Vendors |
| 4-4:45 p.m. |
JPs/Clerks Class: Community Involvement Panel (continued)
Constables Class: Court Security (continued)
Hon. Jason Johnson, Kaufman County Constable
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| 6 p.m. |
42 Domino Tournament at Brazos Terrace, Texas A&M Hotel
Join us for a friendly game of dominoes! Sign-in will start at 6 p.m. Entry fees are $25/team or $15/single player, to be paid at sign-in. The tournament winners will win custom JPCA dominoes in a custom walnut case and second place will win a custom set of JPCA dominoes. Tournament rules will be sent out upon registration.
REGISTER EARLY HERE: Please click this link to register for the tournament. If you have questions, e-mail Judge J.R. Woolley or call (281) 541-0680. See you there!
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| 8 p.m.-midnight |
JPCA Jam Session at Brazos Terrace, Texas A&M Hotel |
| Wednesday, June 29 |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Registration Open |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Silent Auction |
| 8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. |
Vendors Open |
| 8-11:45 a.m. |
Education Breakout Sessions |
| 8-8:45 a.m. |
JPs/Clerks Class: Judicial Security
Mr. Bobby Gutierrez, Senior Deputy Constable, Travis County
This program will expand the concepts of judicial security to better protect judges, their families and staff members. We will discuss the Judge Julie Kocurek Judicial Security Act and various measures to improve traditional security. We will also review and assess total security needs, which goes far beyond the courtroom and into personal and family life, and discuss techniques.
Constables Class: Court Security (continued)
Hon. Jason Johnson, Kaufman County Constable
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| 8:45-9 a.m. |
Refreshment Break — Visit With Vendors |
| 9-9:45 a.m. |
JPs/Clerks Class: Judicial Security (continued)
Mr. Bobby Gutierrez, Senior Deputy Constable, Travis County
Constables Class: Court Security (continued)
Hon. Jason Johnson, Kaufman County Constable
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| 9:45-10 a.m. |
Refreshment Break — Visit With Vendors |
| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Spouse Event: The Gardens Getaway
Transportation provided to and from host hotel
Price: $25 per person
This getaway includes a guided tour of The Gardens at Texas A&M University, lunch and a wine tasting class featuring Texas wines.
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| 10-10:45 a.m. |
JPs/Clerks Class: Judicial Security (continued)
Mr. Bobby Gutierrez, Senior Deputy Constable, Travis County
Constables Class: Court Security (continued)
Hon. Jason Johnson, Kaufman County Constable
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| 10:45-11 a.m. |
Refreshment Break — Visit With Vendors |
| 11-11:45 a.m. |
JPs/Clerks Class: Judicial Security (continued)
Mr. Bobby Gutierrez, Senior Deputy Constable, Travis County
Constables Class: Court Security (continued)
Hon. Jason Johnson, Kaufman County Constable
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| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Lunch on Your Own |
| 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m |
JPCA Legislative Committee Meeting
Corps (2nd Floor) |
| 1-2:45 p.m. |
Education General Session: JPs/Clerks/Constables Class |
| 1-1:45 p.m. |
The Role of the County Auditor
Ms. Kristen Klein, Guadalupe County Auditor
Do you know your county auditor? What does the county auditor do for me? Learn the importance of the relationship with your county auditor and find out what the auditor does for the county and the JP/constable offices.
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| 1:45-2 p.m. |
Refreshment Break — Visit With Vendors |
| 2-2:45 p.m. |
The Role of the County Auditor (continued)
Ms. Kristen Klein, Guadalupe County Auditor |
| 7-10 p.m. |
Off-Site Event: Night at the Expo
Location: Brazos County Expo Center
Entertainment: People's Choice Band
Transportation: Provided from and to host hotel
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| Thursday, June 30 |
| 7:30-9 a.m. |
Prayer Breakfast |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Registration Open |
| 8-9:30 a.m. |
Voting Open for JPCA Elections |
| 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Silent Auction |
| 9-11:30 a.m. |
Business Meeting |
| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Spouse Event: Art Adventure at The Arts Council
Transportation provided to and from host hotel
Price: $20 per person
Participants will visit the art gallery and have a guided tour of the exhibition, The Art of Gemology. The artist is Neena Buxani and her work has been chosen to be a part of numerous shows, galleries and venues. Lunch will also be served. After lunch, a local artist will lead a workshop with attendees to help them create their own work of art.
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| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Lunch on Your Own |
| 1-4:45 p.m. |
Education Breakout Sessions |
| 1-1:45 p.m. |
JPs/Clerks Class: Office of Court Administration Court Metrics
Ms. Lisa Robles, Judicial Records Analyst, Office of Court Administration
This JPs/Clerks Class will provide an overview of how to use access reports and ensure quality court data submitted to the Office of Court Administration (OCA). By the end of the session, judges and clerks will be able to locate reporting resources on the Texas Judiciary website and have a basic understanding of the OCA’s Monthly Court Activity Report and Appointment and Fees Report.
Constables Class: Body Cameras
Deputy Arnold Salazar, Deputy Constable, Hidalgo County
A law enforcement agency that operates a body-worn camera program shall adopt a policy for the use of such cameras. These cameras are activated only for a law enforcement purpose, and the policy must include guidelines for these purposes. Recordings are treated as evidence, and departments need to have guidelines for the creation, deletion and retention of their recordings. A member of the public is required to provide specific information when submitting a written request to obtain information recorded by a body-worn camera. A variety of makes and models of equipment can be used in the program. Directives and explanations of equipment functions should be used while participating in a scenario interaction.
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| 1:45-2 p.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 2-2:45 p.m. |
JPs/Clerks Class: Creating a Positive Culture in the Courtroom
Ms. Ashley Cureton, M.Ed., CHES, HSMI, Wellness Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
During this engaging and interactive session, attendees will learn the qualities needed to create a positive culture in the workplace, identify organizational culture, communication skills and styles, and learn ways to celebrate others in the workplace.
Constables Class: Body Cameras (continued)
Deputy Arnold Salazar, Deputy Constable, Hidalgo County
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| 2:45-3 p.m. |
Refreshment Break (Silent Auction Ends) |
| 3-3:45 p.m. |
JPs/Clerks Class: Creating a Positive Culture in the Courtroom (continued)
Ms. Ashley Cureton, M.Ed., CHES, HSMI, Wellness Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
Constables Class: Body Cameras (continued)
Deputy Arnold Salazar, Deputy Constable, Hidalgo County
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| 3:45-4 p.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 4-4:45 p.m. |
JPs/Clerks Class: Introduction to the Centers of Excellence Program for Justices of the Peace
Mr. Michael Smith, Management Analyst, Office of Court Administration
The Centers of Excellence Program is an initiative designed by the Texas Judicial Council and administered by the Texas Office of Court Administration. The program is intended to identify those courts doing outstanding in work in the administration of justice in Texas, and to provide support and evaluation of court administration processes and procedures. This presentation will introduce the Centers of Excellence program, provide an overview of the processes involved, provide guidance to Justice Courts on getting started in the program, and inform judges about what to expect while working towards Center of Excellence recognition.
Constables Class: Body Cameras (continued)
Deputy Arnold Salazar, Deputy Constable, Hidalgo County
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| 6-7 p.m. |
President's Reception |
| 7-9 p.m. |
Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet |
| Friday, July 1 |
| 9 a.m.-noon |
Education Breakout Sessions |
| 9-11 a.m. |
JPs/Clerks Class: The Interim Session
Hon. Carlos B. Lopez, Travis County Precinct 5 Constable
Hon. J.R. Woolley, Waller County Justice of the Peace
Join JPCA legislative chairs to review current and projected legislative issues affecting justices of the peace across the great state of Texas.
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| 9 a.m.-noon |
Constables Class: Legislative Update
Hon. Charles “Buck” Stevens, Brazoria County Constable
The JPCA legislative team reviews and works on a significant number of bills affecting JPs, constables and their staffers during each legislative session. By the end of the presentation, participants will:
- Understand the recent legislative changes that will affect civil process and justice courts.
- Recognize how recent legislative changes will affect their offices’ policies and procedures.
- Apply new knowledge to come up with an action plan for changes in order to be in compliance.
- Interpret potential legislative trends that offices should be prepared for in the future.
- Use technology to access important information and resources.
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