Note: Schedule subject to change
Total education hours offered: 16 for judges and clerks; 20 for civil process (mandatory attendance of all 20 hours)
Location: Prefunction (Second Level)
Location: Pancho Villa Ballroom and Prefunction (Second Level)
Location: Friendship (Third Level)
Location: Henry Trost Boardroom (Second Level)
Presenter: Jim Slack, Lieutenant, Montgomery County
Technology can enhance your ability to execute civil process effectively and efficiently. This class will cover many ways you can make use of technology, including using drones for various purposes, finding/serving people via electronic means, conducting virtual sales, etc.
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom ABCD (Second Level)
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom ABCD (Second Level)
Presenter: Carl Eller, Lieutenant, Travis County
Enforcing court orders means coming into contact with stressed individuals whose reactions may pose a risk to the officer, the public or themselves, and some writs can pose a higher risk than others. This class will discuss these high risk writs and address best practices for identifying and addressing risks.
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom ABCD (Second Level)
Mexican American Cultural Center
201 W. Franklin Ave., El Paso, TX 799
Location: Mexican American Cultural Center 201 W. Franklin Ave., El Paso, TX 799
Location: Pancho Villa Ballroom and Prefunction (Second Level)
Location: Prefunction
Location: Longhorn (Third Level)
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom ABCD (Second Level)
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom ABCD (Second Level)
Location: Henry Trost Boardroom (Second Level)
Presenter: Hon. Nicholas Chu, Presiding Judge, Travis County Probate Court No. 2
From the days of the frontier to the digital age, justices of the peace and constables have been the closest connection between communities and the law. This course explores the historical and modern roles of JPs and constables as accessible, trusted figures maintaining order and offering justice. Participants will gain practical strategies for building community trust, communicating clearly, and upholding the tradition of local, responsive justice.
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom ABCD (Second Level)
Location: Pancho Villa Ballroom and Prefunction (Second Level)
Presenters: Hon. David Beebe, County Commissioner, Presidio County
Hector Gomez, Court Security Director, Office of Court Administration
Hon. Holly Williamson, Justice of the Peace, Harris County
This panel will provide bailiffs, court security officers, judges and court personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure safety and security within Texas court facilities. Through panel discussion, this course emphasizes best practices in courtroom safety, threat assessment, emergency response and interagency coordination.
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom ABCD (Second Level)
Sign-up onsite.
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.
Location: Hotel Paso del Norte Rooftop
Location: Hotel Paso del Norte Rooftop
Location: Pancho Villa Ballroom and Prefunction (Second Level)
Location: Prefunction (Second Level)
Location: Longhorn (Third Level)
Presenters: Hon. Josh Herrera, Justice of the Peace, El Paso County
Craig Noack, Attorney, Noack Law Firm
Richard Tomlinson, Attorney, Law Office of
Richard Tomlinson
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the ins and outs of receiverships in Texas justice courts. Whether you're new to the topic or looking to deepen your understanding, this session offers well-rounded perspectives from all sides of the courtroom, from the bench to the State Bar.
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom AB (Second Level)
Presenters: Randy Crowder, Deputy Constable, Montgomery County
James Slack, Lieutenant, Montgomery County
While serving civil process is often straightforward, an officer must know what to do when things go south. This class will cover tricky issues that arise when serving civil process.
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom CD (Second Level)
JPs/Clerks Class Break 8:45-9:15 a.m.
Civil Process Break 9:15-9:45 a.m.
Location: Pancho Villa Ballroom and Prefunction (Second Level)
Presenters: Hon. Josh Herrera, Justice of the Peace, El Paso County
Craig Noack, Attorney, Noack Law Firm
Richard Tomlinson, Attorney, Law Office of
Richard Tomlinson
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the ins and outs of receiverships in Texas justice courts. Whether you're new to the topic or looking to deepen your understanding, this session offers well-rounded perspectives from all sides of the courtroom, from the bench to the State Bar.
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom AB (Second Level)
Presenters: Randy Crowder, Deputy Constable, Montgomery County
James Slack, Lieutenant, Montgomery County
While serving civil process is often straightforward, an officer must know what to do when things go south. This class will cover tricky issues that arise when serving civil process.
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom CD (Second Level)
Presenter: Hon. Laura Weiser, Retired County Court at Law Judge and Judicial Program Liaison for Center for the Judiciary
Participants will learn about the elements of due process, including the constitutional requirements, learn about the prerequisites for accepting a guilty plea, and be able to describe the different roles of the judge, prosecutor and defense attorney during plea bargains.
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom AB (Second Level)
Presenter: Thea Whalen, Executive Director, Texas Justice Court Training Center (TJCTC)
Constable offices across the state have varying levels of resources available to them. Join this roundtable to learn from fellow constables and their staffers about resources they have found helpful.
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom CD (Second Level)
JPs/Clerks Class Break 10:45-11 a.m.
Civil Process Break 11-11:15 a.m.
Location: Pancho Villa Ballroom and Prefunction (Second Level)
Presenter: Hon. Laura Weiser, Retired County Court at Law Judge and Judicial Program Liaison for Center for the Judiciary
Participants will learn about the elements of due process, including the constitutional requirements, learn about the prerequisites for accepting a guilty plea, and be able to describe the different roles of the judge, prosecutor and defense attorney during plea bargains.
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom AB (Second Level)
Presenter: Thea Whalen, Executive Director, Texas Justice Court Training Center (TJCTC)
Constable offices across the state have varying levels of resources available to them. Join this roundtable to learn from fellow constables and their staffers about resources they have found helpful.
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom CD (Second Level)
Presenters: Rebecca Glisan, Director of Curriculum and Staff Attorney, Texas Justice Court Training Center
Amber Myers, Director of Outreach and Staff Attorney, Texas Justice Court Training Center
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom ABCD (Second Level)
Location: Pancho Villa Ballroom and Prefunction (Second Level)
Location: Henry Trost Boardroom (Second Level)
Presenters: Rebecca Glisan, Director of Curriculum and Staff Attorney, Texas Justice Court Training Center
Amber Myers, Director of Outreach and Staff Attorney, Texas Justice Court Training Center
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom ABCD (Second Level)
El Paso Chihuahuas vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys
Southwest University Park
1 Ballpark Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901
Location: Southwest University Park 1 Ballpark Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom ABCD (Second Level)
Location: Prefunction (Second Level)
Location: Henry Trost Boardroom (Second Level)
Location: Longhorn (Third Level)
Location: Longhorn (Third Level)
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom ABCD (Second Level)
Presenter: Hon. Gayle Williams-Byers, Administrative and Presiding
Judge of the South Euclid Municipal Court (Retired)
Participants will learn about the concept of “masking” relative to CDL/CMV drivers. Participants will also learn about the federal and Texas state laws to avoid masking situations and about legal dilemmas if a CDL suspension occurs.
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom AB (Second Level)
Presenters: Hon. Charles Buck Stevens, Constable, Brazoria County
Bronson Tucker, General Counsel, Texas Justice Court Training Center
Nobody’s perfect. Everyone has gotten themselves into a pickle from time to time. This course will be a discussion about avoiding common mistakes and the best practices once a mistake has been made, as well as discussion about complicated yet common situations that occur during service of various types of civil process.
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom CD (Second Level)
Location: Foyer (Second Level)
Presenter: Hon. Gayle Williams-Byers, Administrative and Presiding
Judge of the South Euclid Municipal Court (Retired
Participants will learn about the concept of judicial independence in order to understand the relationship between the judiciary, society and governmental stakeholders, and they will learn about how the challenges to judiciary independence can invoke necessary ethical considerations.
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom AB (Second Level)
Presenter: Mark Zuniga, Staff Attorney, Texas Justice Court Training Center
During the execution of writs, constables are frequently the first to hear that a judgment creditor is claiming property is exempt. This course will cover the rules related to exempt property.
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom CD (Second Level)
Location: Prefunction (Second Level)
Sponsored by Linebarger Attorneys at Law
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom ABCD (Second Level)
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom ABCD (Second Level)
Presenters: Michael Warren, Chief Operating Officer at Command Presence Training
Everyone, regardless of rank or title, has the capacity to lead. This course puts the learner on a path to discovering and maximizing their leadership potential. Effective leadership at all levels is vital to healthy organizational culture and service to others. Regardless of your current position, you can influence others. This course will show you how.
Location: John J. Pershing Ballroom ABCD (Second Level)