TAC Legislative Conference

Fairmont Hotel
101 Red River St.
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 600-2000

$210 single/double, plus applicable tax
Check-in: 3 p.m. | Checkout: Noon

• Once your online registration is complete, your confirmation email will include a link to make hotel reservations.* Emails will be sent to the address on the registration form.
• Conference registration is required to reserve a hotel room in the conference block. The hotel will not accept call-in reservations.
• Hotel reservations made without conference registration are subject to cancellation or an increased hotel rate.
• Hotel reservations must be secured by Aug. 7. After then, all rooms are subject to availability and a price increase.
• If you must cancel a room reservation, please notify Rachel Kucera​. In the event of a waitlist, this allows others an opportunity to stay at the host hotel.
• Please contact the hotel directly to cancel any hotel reservations.

Overnight Parking (Prices* shown include a 25% discount for attendees.)
*Prices may change.

Internet
Due to popular request, TAC has negotiated to have Wi-Fi available in the meeting space. A conference password will be provided at the event.

High-speed internet access in guest rooms and all areas of the hotel is complimentary for all Fairmont President Club Members. Membership is free! Sign up at www.fairmont.com/fpc.

*Agenda subject to change

Applications for continuing education credit are submitted to each governing body listed below. Upon approval, the number of continuing education hours will be posted. Please check back often for updates.

Conference Cancellation

All cancellation and refund requests must be received in writing (fax or email acceptable). Refunds requested before Aug. 7 are subject to a $10 processing fee. Refunds after Aug. 7 will be subject to an administrative fee equal to half of the registration fee. No refund requests will be honored after Sept. 1. Please email Rachel Kucera to cancel your conference registration.​

Hotel Cancellation

If you must cancel a room reservation, please notify Deanna Auert. In the event of a waitlist, this allows others opportunity to stay at the host hotel.

Your Connection to Texas Counties

​You're invited to the 2023 TAC Legislative Conference. Register today to strengthen your connections with county officials in your district and from across the state.

The conference takes a deep dive into the most pressing issues counties face today. Each county office will be represented at this premier event.

We offer you:

• Two complimentary registrations with an invitation to attend the conference reception on Thursday, Aug. 31, 4:30-6 p.m.
• Your constituents. Upon request, we'll send you a custom list of your preregistered constituents.
• Private meeting space. With your registration, we offer you the opportunity to visit privately with your constituents attending the conference. To host an exclusive meeting with attendees from your district, contact Deanna Auert. Space is limited. Choose the time and date most convenient for you and reserve it today.
• Three meeting rooms available, Aug. 30, 5-6 p.m. (Hospitality provided)
• Three meeting rooms available, Aug. 31, 12:20-1:50 p.m. (Lunch provided)

Contacts

Deanna Auert, Manager of TAC Programs & Education Services
TAC Office, (512) 478-8753 or (800) 456-5974

Schedule of Events

Your Connection to County Government

Sponsors – click here to view sponsorships available.

To sign up to be a sponsor, first, log in to the TAC member portal located in the top right corner of the TAC homepage. Next, locate the 2023 Legislative Conference in the Calendar of Events and click register. Then, choose sponsorship opportunities to add your preferred sponsorship options. Once the registration is complete, Deanna Auert will follow up to confirm and determine your hotel room needs.

First-Time Users

• Click "Forgot username?"
• Enter your email address and click "Submit."
• Check your inbox for a TAC email with your username and logon instructions.

If you receive a message that your email address cannot be found:

• Click "Create a new account."
• Enter required fields*.
• Click "Save."

Return Users

• Log in with your username (email address) and password.

Registration Assistance

• For more information, please contact Deanna Auert at (800) 456‑5974.

Cancellations

Sponsorship cancellations must be made in writing before July 1, 2023, to receive a 50% refund. Any sponsorship that requires a company logo to be printed on a promotional item or on multiple print pieces will be final upon receipt of payment, and cancellations are not permitted. Sponsors canceling after July 1 are responsible for payment in full or may jeopardize future sponsorship opportunities.

Vendors

Visit the County Progress website​ or contact Sarah Lazarowitz for vendor registration.

Join us in Austin this August as 600-plus Texas county officials and staff members gather. This is a prime opportunity to display your goods and services to decision-makers in county government.

Booth Specifications
The $700 registration fee includes a standard booth, registration for two and access to two sleeping rooms at the host hotel.

Hotel reservations must be made through Sarah Lazarowitz when booth registration is complete. Company representatives are welcome to attend all conference activities.

Standard exhibit booths consist of 10-by-10-foot exhibit spaces. Booth spaces are equipped with 10-foot back drape, 3-foot side dividers, 6-foot skirted table, two chairs and standard ID sign.

Schedule of Events