41st Annual V.G. Young Institute School for County Tax Assessor-Collectors

November 14 - 16, 2023

Waco Convention Center
100 Washington Ave.
Waco, TX 76701

For more information, contact the V.G. Young Institute of County Government at (979) 845‑4572.

We invite county tax assessor-collectors and their staff members 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 Aug. 15 at 9 a.m. Early registration ends Oct. 16, so be sure to take advantage!

Registration Fees

Full conference registration includes all education sessions, meals and breaks.

DESCRIPTION Registration
by Oct. 16
Late Registration
After Oct. 16
Member Registration $250 $275
Non-Member Registration $250 $275
One-Day Registration $150 $175

Advanced Course

This year, the advanced certification course will be on Tuesday before the start of the conference. Check out the agenda for times. The topic of this year's session is security.  This class is required for PCAC and PDAC advanced designations.

Vendor Reception

Stop by the vendor reception on Tuesday evening and thank our vendors and sponsor for their continued support.

Bingo!

Bingo will take place Tuesday evening. Get your "Bingo!" voice ready. It's sure to be a fun night with great prizes.

Tax Assessor-Collector of the Year Lunch

Join us Wednesday to honor and announce the tax assessor-collector of the year award.

Vendor and Sponsor Information

Contact Sarah Lazarowitz for vendor registration.


Make checks payable to the Texas Association of Counties.

Mail checks to:
Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas
c/o Texas Association of Counties
PO Box 2131, Austin, TX 78768.

For more information, please contact Amy Lawson in the TAC Education and Event Services department at (800) 456‑5974.

Hilton Waco – SOLD OUT
113 S. University Parks Dr.
Waco, TX 76701

Courtyard by Marriott Waco – SOLD OUT
101 Washington Ave.
Waco, TX 76701

You must register before receiving the hotel link to book a room.

Rooms: $149 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 Friday, Oct. 13, or until the block is full. 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 V.G. Young Institute at vgyi@ag.tamu.edu or (979) 845‑4572. You will be contacted when a room becomes available.

Below is a list of nearby hotels. There are not special block rates at these hotels.

The Hotel Indigo
211 Clay Ave
Waco, TX 76706
Phone: (254) 754-7000

Monday, Nov. 13
3-6 p.m. TACA Board Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 14
4:45-5:30 p.m. Vendor Reception
8:30-10:30 p.m. Bingo!
Wednesday, Nov. 15
Noon-1:30 p.m. Tax Assessor-Collector of the Year Luncheon
Monday, Nov. 13
3-6 p.m. TACA Board Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 14
8 a.m.-noon Extended Learning Opportunity: Security*
*Additional fee. Approved for PCAC and PDAC advanced designation certifications
8:30-11:30 a.m. Orientation for New Tax Assessor-Collectors
9-10 a.m. Saying Goodbye to Office
9-11 a.m. Title Fraud Training (Preregistration Required)
12:50-2:15 p.m. Opening General Session – Positive Leadership
2:45-3:45 p.m. TABC Overview
3:45-4:45 p.m. First Amendment Audits
4:45-5:30 p.m. Vendor Reception
8:30-10:30 p.m. Bingo!
Wednesday, Nov. 15
8-9 a.m. Counterfeit Money
9-10 a.m. Property Tax Case Law
10:20-11:10 a.m. Records Retention
10:20-11:10 a.m. Statement Cost Analysis
10:20-11:10 a.m. Chapter 19 Funds (not approved for designation use)
11:10 a.m.-noon DMV Funds Adjustments – Error Reports
11:10 a.m.-noon SIT (not approved for designation use)
11:10 a.m.-noon Accounting Best Practices From an Auditor's Perspective
Noon-1:30 p.m. Tax Assessor-Collector of the Year Luncheon
1:30-2:30 p.m. Best Practices for Employee Morale & Retention
2:30-3:30 p.m. HR Issues – How to Avoid Being Sued
4-5 p.m. Legislative Update
Thursday, Nov. 16
9-10 a.m. Property Tax Roundtables (Breakout by Population)
10-11 a.m. DMV Roundtable for All Counties
11 a.m.-noon TxDMV Fraudulent Documents

*Agenda subject to change

Contact Sarah Lazarowitz for vendor registration.

Booth Fee: $700/$600 state agency

Attendance: Approximately 300 county tax assessor-collectors and their staff members

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. 1, 2023, 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. Substitutions are accepted.

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