ATTENDEE SCHEDULE
This year the conference will take place June 24-27, 2024 at the South Padre Island Convention Center.
We anticipate a busy week this year with all of the traditional events planned including Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum courses, the exhibit hall, Association Night, and multiple tournaments, not to mention the opportunity to visit with colleagues from across South Texas!
REGISTRATION FEES
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Registration for Elected and Other County Officials (by May 10) | $250 |
| Regular Registration for Elected and Other County Officials (after May 10) | $275 |
| Early Bird Registration for Guests (by May 10) | $30 |
| Regular Registration for Guests (after May 10) | $40 |
| Corporate (non-exhibitor) Registration Fee | $350 |
EDUCATION
Pending approval, commissioners may receive up to 13 hours of education credit, while judges may receive up to 4 hours of judicial education credit.
This year the Early Bird session will focus on the County Budget. Make sure to register in advance for this class so we may have an accurate headcount.
To view the draft agenda, please click here. Note: this agenda is subject to change.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
If you are interested in serving on a future STCJCA committee, please contact South Texas CJCA President Sammy Farias. Committees include Nominations, Education, Scholarship, Resolutions and Conference City.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
The South Texas Association is pleased to announce its scholarship program. College scholarships will be awarded during the conference. You can download the scholarship application forms by clicking here. Scholarship applications are to be received or postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on May 10, 2024.
DOOR PRIZES
Please bring a door prize of reasonable value (something you would be excited to win) with you to the conference. We will be giving door prizes away throughout the event.
SPOUSES PROGRAM
Be sure to bring your spouse along – as always an excellent spouses program is in the works.
We encourage that you pre-register your spouse as spouse gifts will only be provided for those registered prior to arrival. The registration fee for guests will increase from $30 (early bird) to $40 (regular registration) after May 19.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The host hotel is the Isla Grand located at 500 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597. Rates for this property vary from $199-$449 in the block.
Additionally there are blocks at the following overflow properties:
- Courtyard by Marriott
- Rate: $240/night
- Margaritaville
- Rate: $209/night
- Holiday Inn Express
- Rate: $189/night
Upon registering, an email will be sent to you with information regarding booking in one of the above blocks should you wish to do so.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations made via email or fax prior to June 7th will be refunded less a $50 processing fee. Cancellations after June 7th will not be refunded.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
For any questions not answered here please contact Sarah.