We invite county tax assessor-collectors and their staffers to expand their knowledge with accurate, timely information from well-respected speakers. The V.G. Young Institute is excited to work with the TACA Board and its members to plan this event to meet the needs of all 254 counties.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. on Aug. 9. Early bird registration ends on Oct. 15, so be sure to take advantage!
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa and Convention Center
7 Hope Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77554
You must register before receiving the hotel link to book a room.
Singles: $179 per night (plus tax)
You must register for the conference first before booking a hotel room. After registering, you will receive an email with the hotel reservation link.
The deadline to reserve rooms at the group rate is Monday, Nov. 7, or whenever the block fills up. All reservations received after this date will be accepted on a space-available basis and at the prevailing hotel rates.
Please note: As in years past, V.G. Young anticipates the room block to fill quickly. In the event the block becomes full, a waitlist will be kept on a first-come, first-served basis. To be placed on the waitlist, contact the V.G. Young Institute at vgyi@ag.tamu.edu or (979) 845-4572. You will be contacted when a room becomes available.
| Monday, Nov. 28 |
| 3-6 p.m. |
TACA Board Meeting |
| Tuesday, Nov. 29 |
| 4:45-5:30 p.m. |
Vendor Appreciation Reception |
| 8:30-10:30 p.m. |
Bingo |
| Wednesday, Nov. 30 |
| 12:10-1:30 p.m. |
Tax Assessor-Collector of the Year Luncheon |
| Monday, Nov. 28 |
| 3-6 p.m. |
TACA Board Meeting |
| Tuesday, Nov. 29 |
| 8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Registration Opens |
| 8 a.m.-noon |
Extended Learning: Lawmaking |
| 8:30-11:30 a.m. |
Orientation for New Tax Assessor-Collectors |
| 9-11 a.m. |
Title Fraud Training (Limited to 75 registrants, must preregister) |
| 9:30-10:30 a.m. |
TACA Committee Meetings (2) |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. |
TACA Committee Meetings (2) |
| 12:50-2:15 p.m. |
Opening General Session |
| 2-5:30 p.m. |
Exhibitor Show Opens |
| 2:15-2:45 p.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 2:45-3:45 p.m. |
General Session: Active Shooter |
| 3:45-4:45 p.m. |
General Session: Digital Records Retention |
| 4:45-5:30 p.m. |
Vendor Reception |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. |
TACA Committee Meetings (2) |
| 8:30-10:30 p.m. |
Pajama Bingo! |
| Wednesday, Nov. 30 |
| 7:30-8 a.m. |
TACA Committee Meetings (2) |
| 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Registration Opens |
| 8-9 a.m. |
General Session: EEOC-HR |
| 9-4:30 p.m. |
Exhibitor Show Opens |
| 9-10 a.m. |
General Session: Elections and Chapter 19 |
| 10-10:20 a.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 10:20-11:10 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions
- Ethics (Part 1)
- Web Dealer for Smaller Counties
- Special Inventory Tax Update
|
| 11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions
- Ethics (Part 2)
- Hiring and Retention of Employees
- Life of a Delinquent Account
|
| 12:10-1:30 p.m. |
Tax Assessor-Collector of the Year Luncheon |
| 1:30-2:30 p.m. |
General Session: Legislative Update |
| 2:30-3:30 p.m. |
General Session: TIADA/TADA |
| 3:30-4 p.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 4-5 p.m. |
General Session: TxDMV Update |
| Thursday, Dec. 1 |
| 9-10 a.m. |
Property Tax Roundtables
- Population under 40,000
- Population between 40,001 and 200,000
- Population over 200,001
|
| 10-11 a.m. |
DMV Roundtables
- Population under 40,000
- Population between 40,001 and 200,000
- Population over 200,001
|
| 11 a.m.-noon |
Closing General Session: Texas Comptroller |
| Noon |
Adjourn |
*Agenda subject to change
Contact Sarah Lazarowitz for vendor registration.
Booth fee: $700/$600 state agency
Attendance: Approximately 350 county tax assessor-collectors and their personnel
| Continuing Education Type |
Hours |
| Tax Assessor-Collectors and Staff |
Pending |
If a cancellation becomes necessary, please email Megan West. Cancellations received no later than 5 p.m. on Nov. 18 will receive a refund minus an $85 administrative fee. The administrative fee is due for all cancellations, regardless of whether your payment has been received or not. Substitutions are accepted.