FAR WEST TEXAS
County Judges and Commissioners Association Annual Conference
Sept. 14-16, 2016
J.W. “Red” Pattillo Community Center
Study Butte – Terlingua
OVERVIEW
The Annual Conference of the Far West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association will bring together County Judges and County Commissioners from the region to review and discuss critical issues facing their counties. This year’s conference will present the latest updates on legislative actions, the oil and gas industry, responsibilities of the court in handling emergencies and more.
EDUCATIONAL 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.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
An application is pending approval for nine hours of continuing education for County Commissioners. The judicial education session on Wednesday afternoon is approved for four hours of continuing education for County Judges.
MEETING REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The most convenient way to register for the conference is online at county.org. Click on “Ready to Register” near the middle of the page, scroll down to find the Far West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Conference, and complete the registration form. You will receive a confirmation and invoice within seven to 10 business days. You may also fax the accompanying form to 512-477-1324 or mail to TAC, P.O. Box 2131, Austin 78768.
Conference fees are listed on the registration form; the registration fee includes spouse attendance for all events.
Registration forms must be received by Sept. 8. After Sept. 8, please register onsite at the registration desk.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations and all refund requests must be received in writing (fax or email acceptable) by Aug. 31. No refunds will be given after August 31.
Please email cancellations to Allyssa Lee at allyssal@county.org or fax to 512-477-1324.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Lajitas Golf Resort & Spa and the Big Bend Resort & Adventures are the host hotels. Request the “Far West Texas County Judges and Commissioners” room block when reserving your sleeping room. The deadline to reserve rooms at the special rate is Aug. 1, so please make your reservations early. All reservations received after this date will be accepted on a space-available-basis only and at the prevailing hotel rates.
Reservations must be guaranteed by a major credit card and the first night’s full deposit. Lajitas Resort requires seven days before date of arrival as notice of a cancellation to receive a full refund of the deposit taken. Reservations not cancelled prior to the expected arrival date will be assessed the room rate and tax for one night.
Conference Agenda
TUESDAY, SEPT. 13
6:30–9 p.m. Pre-Conference Reception
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14
10 a.m.–5 p.m. Registration
Noon Pre-Conference Lunch
12:45 p.m. Welcome and Introductions
Commissioners Education Session
1–2 p.m. Benefits of Co-Op Purchasing: Handling the Bidding Process
2–2:30 p.m. Break
2:30–3:30 p.m. TxLTAP
3:30–4 p.m. Break
4–5 p.m. Ethics
5 p.m. Adjourn
Judicial Education Session
1–2 p.m. Juvenile Magistrations
2–3 p.m. Ethics
3–3:15 p.m. Break
3:15–4:15 p.m. Inquests
4:15–5:15 p.m. Roundtable Discussion of DWI, Creative Bonds and Probation Conditions, and Interlock Laws
5:15 p.m. Adjourn
6:30–10 p.m. Fajita Reception
THURSDAY, SEPT. 15
7:30 a.m. Burrito Breakfast
General Session
8–9 a.m. Responsibilities of Commissioners Court when Handling Emergencies
9–10 a.m. Developing Rural Subdivision Regulations
10–10:15 a.m. Break
10:15–11:15 a.m. Oil and Gas Industry: Mineral Valuations, Forecast and Budget Effects
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Health Promotion as a Long-term Benefits Strategy: Can You Really Afford to Ignore It?
12:15 p.m. Association Business Meeting
12:30 p.m. Grab-and-Go Lunch
1:15 p.m. Golf Tournament
1:30 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament
7 p.m. Dinner and Dance
FRIDAY, SEPT. 16
8:15–8:30 a.m. Announcements
8:30–9:30 a.m. Legislative Actions
9:30–10 a.m. Break
10–10:45 a.m. Area Legislators: Moderated Discussion
10:45–11:30 a.m. Legislative Update
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
REGISTRATION