Strong Counties. Stronger Texas.
Our 2026 conference will focus on providing valuable information to support county government and aid commissioners courts in all they do for Texans. The conference will also highlight pertinent topics such as groundwater, HR policies and elections. In addition, this event will provide a great opportunity for you to get together with fellow county judges and commissioners from North and East Texas and from across the state.
The conference is crafted to include the latest information on hot topics in county government, as well as advanced curriculum sessions. However, not all the learning will take place in the classroom. You may network with other officials during the sporting clay, cornhole or domino tournaments on Wednesday afternoon. Other opportunities include the ice cream social and reception with the exhibitors on Monday and the Montgomery County Host Court Night on Tuesday.
NECJCA Scholarship
The officers of the North and East CJCA board have decided to award three scholarships to applicants who are children, grandchildren or students under the legal guardianship of a current judge or commissioner within the 74-member county region. Download more information and the application here.
Education Co-Sponsor
Special thanks to the V.G. Young Institute of County Government, a part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, for serving as the education program co-sponsor for this conference.
Sponsors and Contributors
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jan Pigford, assistant to the president, at jpigford@co.houston.tx.us.
Vendors
For information on vendor registration, go to the County Progress website or contact Jimi Coplen.
Interested in serving on the North and East Texas CJCA board?
If you are interested in serving on the board of the North and East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association, please contact First Vice President and Hardin County Commissioner Chris Kirkendall, at (409) 246‑3972. Here is the application and detailed information explaining what serving on the board entails.