Education That Is Informative
This year's conference offers up-to-date information about how officials can best support their counties.
Educational Co-Sponsor
Co-sponsored by the V.G. Young Institute of County Government, a part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
Conference Registration Information
Please contact Sam Burke or Michele Ewerz for more information.
Registration Fees
(Covers tickets to all events including spouse programs)
Member (county is a member of CJCA): Early Registration $275/After Sept. 1: $300
Non-County Government/Corporate: Early Registration $550/After Sept. 1: $600
Additional luncheon tickets (non-spouse): $60 each
Scheduled Activities
Several fun activities give you an opportunity to network with officials from across the state, including the President's Party and Exhibitor Appreciation Night. Have a great time at Host Court Night, hosted by Taylor County. Wednesday is also the popular tournament afternoon and spouse day of activities.
Vendor Information
For information on vendor registration, please go to the County Progress website or contact Jimi Coplen.
Sponsor Information
For information about sponsorship, please contact Swisher County Judge Harold Keeter or call (806) 995-3504.
Association Officers
Hon. Harold Keeter, President
Swisher County Judge
Hon. Jen Crownover, First Vice President
Comal County Commissioner
Hon. Byron Ryder, Second Vice President
Leon County Judge
Hon. Rick Bailey, Immediate Past President
Johnson County Commissioner
Thank you to our 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 have been possible.
Please remember to bring a door prize.
Hotel Accommodations
You must register for the conference before reserving your sleeping room. Once registered for the conference, you will receive hotel reservation instructions including links and special codes in your confirmation email.
Host Hotel:
DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center (Roomblock is full)
500 Cypress St.
Abilene, TX 79601
Room Rate: $179
Overflow Hotels:
Courtyard by Marriott Abilene Northeast
2141 Scottish Road
Abilene, TX 79601
Room Rate: $134
TownePlace Suites Abilene Northeast
2141 Scottish Road
Abilene, TX 79601
Room Rate: $134
Home2 Suites by Hilton Abilene
2109 Scottish Road
Abilene, TX 79601
Room Rate: $134
Cut-off date:
Cut-off date for accepting reservations into these room blocks is Sept. 1. To confirm a sleeping room within the room block, the sleeping room must be secured with a valid credit card, along with a first night's deposit, refundable up to 72 hours in advance of arrival.
Reservation cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to arrival.
If special accommodations are needed, please contact Michele Ewerz at (800) 456‑5974.
Please email Sam Burke or send a fax to (512) 477‑1324 to cancel your conference registration or hotel reservation. This will help move fellow attendees off the wait list. We kindly request you do not post your reservation on the listserv because this hinders the wait list management.
| Monday, Oct. 2 |
| 4:30-6 p.m. |
President's Party and Exhibitor Appreciation Night |
| Tuesday, Oct. 3 |
| 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
Spouse Event |
| 11:35 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Past Presidents' Luncheon (by invitation only)
Sponsored by: Allison, Bass & Magee, LLP |
| 6-9 p.m. |
Host Court Night
Sponsored by: Taylor County |
| Wednesday, Oct. 4 |
| 11 a.m. |
Luncheon Banquet and Installation of Officers |
| 1-5 p.m. |
Bobby Smith Memorial Golf Tournament |
| 1-5 p.m. |
Domino Tournament |
| 1-5 p.m. |
Sporting Clay Tournament |
| 1-5 p.m. |
Cornhole Tournament |
| Thursday, Oct. 5 |
| 7-7:45 a.m. |
Prayer Breakfast |
*Agenda subject to change
| Monday, Oct. 2 |
| 1-5:30 p.m. |
Registration and Information Desk Open |
| 1-6 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall Open/Dedicated Time With Exhibitors |
| 1-4:30 p.m. |
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall |
| 2-5 p.m. |
Standing Committee Meetings:
Resolutions
Nominations
Site Selection
|
| 4:30-6 p.m. |
President's Party and Exhibitor Appreciation Night |
| Evening |
Free Night |
| Tuesday, Oct. 3 |
| 7:30-8 a.m. |
Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall |
| 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Registration and Information Desk Open |
| 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall Open |
| OPENING GENERAL SESSION |
| 8-8:20 a.m. |
Welcome and Greetings |
| 8:20-9:10 a.m. |
Opening Keynote Session |
| 9:10-9:55 a.m. |
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall |
| 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. |
Spouse Event |
| 9:55-10:45 a.m. |
3.013 Working With the Legislature |
| 10:45-11:35 a.m. |
3.003 Lawmaking |
| 11:35 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Past Presidents' Luncheon (by invitation only)
Sponsored by: Allison, Bass & Magee, LLP |
| JUDICIAL EDUCATION |
| 1-2 p.m. |
Session |
| 2-3 p.m. |
Session |
| 3-3:15 p.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 3:15-4:15 p.m. |
Session |
| 4:15-5:15 p.m. |
Session |
| COMMISSIONERS EDUCATION |
| 1-1:50 p.m. |
3.004 Regulations and Legal Issues |
| 1:50-2:40 p.m. |
3.018 Environmental Issues |
| 2:40-3:10 p.m. |
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall |
| 3:10-4 p.m. |
3.012 Interlocal Agreements |
| 4-4:50 p.m. |
4.005 Purchasing Applications - precinct systems |
| 6-9 p.m. |
Host Court Night
Sponsored by: Taylor County |
| Wednesday, Oct. 4 |
| 7:30-8 a.m. |
Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Hall |
| 7:30 a.m.-noon |
Exhibit Hall Open |
| 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Registration and Information Desk Open |
| GENERAL SESSION |
| 8-8:50 a.m. |
3.010 Building Better Relations |
| 8:50-9:40 a.m. |
3.017 Public Information Act |
| 9:40-10:30 a.m. |
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall |
| 10:30-11 a.m. |
Association Business Meeting |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Luncheon Banquet and Installation of Officers |
| 1-5 p.m. |
Bobby Smith Memorial Golf Tournament |
| 1-5 p.m. |
Domino Tournament |
| 1-5 p.m. |
Sporting Clay Tournament |
| 1-5 p.m. |
Cornhole Tournament |
| ADVANCED CURRICULUM EDUCATION |
| 1-1:50 p.m. |
2.003 County Clerk |
| 1:50-2:40 p.m. |
2.009 District Attorney |
| 2:40-2:55 p.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 2:55-3:45 p.m. |
2.013 County Health Officer |
| 3:45-4:35 p.m. |
2.015 Juvenile Probation Officer |
| Evening |
Free Night |
| Thursday, Oct. 5 |
| 7-7:45 a.m. |
Prayer Breakfast |
| 7:30-8 a.m. |
Morning Coffee |
| 7:30-11:30 a.m. |
Registration and Information Desk Open |
| CLOSING GENERAL SESSION |
| 8-8:50 a.m. |
4.014 Ethics |
| 8:50-9:40 a.m. |
3.007 Civil Rights Issues: 1st Amendment Audits |
| 9:40-10:10 a.m. |
Refreshment Break |
| 10:10-11 a.m. |
4.020 Negotiating Technology Contracts: Technology Vendor and Contract Management |
| 11-11:50 a.m. |
3.011 Councils of Government |
*Agenda subject to change
Continuing Education
The County Commissioners Education Committee has approved 17 hours of credit for commissioners. This includes four hours of credit offered Wednesday afternoon in the Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum session. The County Judges Education Committee has approved four hours of judicial education credit for the Tuesday afternoon Judicial Education session.
Advanced Curriculum
Learn more about your county offices. On Wednesday afternoon, take advantage of four advanced curriculum courses. County officials have the opportunity to obtain credits to complete the advanced curriculum. We will present certificates during Wednesday's luncheon banquet to those who have completed the curriculum.
Conference registration forms must be received by Sept. 22. If registering after Sept. 22, please register on-site at the Abilene Convention Center. We will process payment and provide name badges and conference materials.
Registration cancellations must be in writing (fax acceptable) at least 72 hours prior to the conference to receive a refund, minus a $10 processing fee. For more information, please contact the TAC Education Department at (800) 456‑5974 or email Sam Burke or Michele Ewerz.