County Judges and Commissioners from across the Lone Star State are invited to Galveston Oct. 6-9 for the 103rd Annual Conference of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas. Conference classes will take place at the Galveston Island Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd.
The V.G. Young Institute of County Government, a part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will serve as the education co-sponsor of the conference, hosted by the Galveston County Commissioners Court.
The four-day meeting will address timely issues including new laws passed by the Texas Legislature, website ADA rules and regulations, the basics of artificial intelligence, indigent health care, the importance of heavy equipment training, tax abatements, and more.
Social activities will allow for plenty of opportunities to fellowship with your peers including the President’s Party and Exhibitor Appreciation Night on Monday and Galveston County’s Host Court Night on Tuesday. Wednesday will feature the Luncheon Banquet followed by leisure activities including 42, cornhole, a fishing excursion, and the Bobby Smith Memorial Golf Tournament.
Continuing Education – Advanced Curriculum
Seventeen hours of continuing education credit for County Commissioners have been approved; all 17 hours are part of the Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum Program, as designated by the blue logos on the accompanying agenda. Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum completion certificates will be awarded Wednesday during the Luncheon Banquet.
The County Judges Education Advisory Committee has approved four hours of judicial education credit for Tuesday afternoon’s Judicial Education Session. County Judges may also receive credit (nonjudicial) toward Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum certification.
Conference Registration
The most convenient way to register for this conference is online at www.county.org; click on Calendar of Events and scroll to the 103rd Annual Conference. You may also scan the QR code above. Eron, here is the QR code address: (https://www.county.org/education-and-events/calendar-of-events/2025/103rd-annual-cjca-conference/overview)
Registration Fees
The State Association has adopted a fee structure that includes a substantial discount for counties who are members of the CJCAT. The member rate is reserved for counties that are current on their CJCAT dues.
- CJCAT Member County: $275; after Sept. 5, $300
- Non-Member County: $550; after Sept. 5, $600
- Corporate and other attendees: $550; after Sept. 5, $600
- Additional luncheon tickets (non-spouse): $60 each
The fees above include tickets to all events and the Spouses Program.
Conference registration forms must be received by Sept. 30. If registering after Sept. 30, please register on-site at the conference.
Conference registration cancellations must be in writing (fax acceptable) at least 72 hours before the conference to receive a refund, minus a $10 processing fee. For more information, please contact TAC Education and Event Services at 800-456-5974 or email adriannab@county.org or michelee@county.org.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
You must register for the conference before reserving your sleeping room. Upon registration, you will receive information about the host hotel, The San Luis Resort, and additional available properties.
If you need special accommodations, need to cancel your room, or need to be added to a waiting list, please email adriannab@county.org or michelee@county.org. We kindly request that you not post your reservation on the listserv as this hinders waitlist management.
***PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING A DOOR PRIZE.***
