July 20-23 in Montgomery County
Working with the Texas Legislature, illegal dumping, groundwater availability, and elections are among the wide range of topics to be covered at the upcoming North & East Texas Conference in Montgomery County July 20-23. The early bird session and all conference classes will take place at the Margaritaville Lake Resort on Lake Conroe.
Continuing Education
Pending approval, Commissioners may receive 13 hours of continuing education credits during the regular conference sessions and four additional continuing education hours for the early bird session. Four judicial education credit hours for Judges have been approved. The overall agenda includes 12 hours of credit toward Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum Certification. The V.G. Young Institute of County Government, a part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, is the education program co-sponsor.
Meeting Registration
To conveniently register for this conference and to view other important information including fees, lodging, and the cancellation policy, go to https://bit.ly/NE2026conf or scan the QR code above. The online registration deadline is June 28. Following that date, please register at the conference.
Special Events
Fellowship opportunities include the ice cream social with exhibitors on Monday afternoon, the President’s Welcome Dinner on Monday evening, and Host Court Night sponsored by Montgomery County on Tuesday evening. Wednesday will feature the following:
- President’s Luncheon and Installation of Officers
- Domino Tournament
- Cornhole Tournament
- Golf Tournament
Scholarship Application
The North & East Association will award three scholarships to children, grandchildren, or students under the legal guardianship of a current Judge or Commissioner within the 74-member county region. To download the application, go to https://bit.ly/NE2026conf or scan the QR code above.
Association Service
If you are interested in serving on the board of the North & East Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association, contact First Vice President Chris Kirkendall, Hardin County Commissioner, at 409-246‑3972. For details on board responsibilities, please go to https://bit.ly/NE2026conf or scan the QR code above.
Door Prizes
Each county is asked to bring at least one door prize, which will be collected at the registration desk.