20^th Annual

Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Austin Sep 15-16, 2025 AT&T Conference Center
Conference Concluded

Live Webcast Sep 15-16, 2025
Conference Concluded

Overview

The Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar brings together members of the judiciary, regulatory, and academic communities to engage with practitioners about the latest legislative and case law updates, rule changes, and other timely topics. Highlights include:

Case Law Updates
Fifteenth Court of Appeals Panel
Legislative Updates
Navigating Open Records and Open Meetings
District Court Judicial Panel
Readable Legal Writing
Volunteer Legal Services: The Power of Pro Bono
Mediation at SOAH
Data Privacy Presentations

Following the seminar, attendees will receive two free, on-demand eCourses containing additional programming, ensuring attendees can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Day 1 September 15, 2025
Day 2 September 16, 2025

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Monday Morning, Sep. 15, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Sara J. Ferris, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX
7:30 am
Austin Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

0.50 hr

Case Law Update: Part I

Examine significant administrative law cases issued during the last year.

Laurie Ratliff, Laurie Ratliff LLC - Austin, TX
Co-Authors:
Janet I. Monteros, TX Health and Human Services Commission - El Paso, TX
Natasha J. Martin, Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody - Austin, TX

Laurie Ratliff, Laurie Ratliff LLC - Austin, TX
Co-Authors:
Janet I. Monteros, TX Health and Human Services Commission - El Paso, TX
Natasha J. Martin, Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody - Austin, TX
9:00 am

1.00 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Practical Tips for Navigating Texas Open Records and Meetings Laws

Discuss practical tips through interactive scenarios for navigating the Texas Public Information Act and the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Rosalind L. Hunt, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX
Katherine "Missy" Minter, Austin, TX

Rosalind L. Hunt, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX
Katherine "Missy" Minter, Austin, TX
10:00 am

15-Minute Break
10:15 am

0.50 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Mediation at SOAH

Learn how the SOAH Mediation Program works and gain tips for how to successfully mediate disputes at SOAH. Please submit your questions in advance to ConferenceQA@utcle.org.

This presentation was originally scheduled at 3:25 p.m.

Hon. Steve Elliot, State Office of Administrative Hearings - Austin, TX
Holly Vandrovec, Austin, TX

Hon. Steve Elliot, State Office of Administrative Hearings - Austin, TX
Holly Vandrovec, Austin, TX
10:45 am

0.50 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Readable Legal Writing

Draw on empirical research to identify 10 strategies for making legal writing more concise, readable, and interesting. Those strategies include plainer prose, clearer transitions, and better use of narrative techniques. Look at examples of the 10 strategies and consider straightforward ways to integrate them into our own writing.

Kayla Oliver, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX

Kayla Oliver, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX
11:15 am

1.00 hr

Texas Administrative Law and the Constitutional Design

Who gets to decide? Address the most fundamental issue in challenges to administrative rules and orders, through the lens of new scholarship in constitutional law, the founding documents, and some quirks of the Texas Constitution.

Arthur C. D'Andrea, Austin, TX
Hon. Kristofer S. Monson, State Office of Administrative Hearings - Austin, TX

Arthur C. D'Andrea, Austin, TX
Hon. Kristofer S. Monson, State Office of Administrative Hearings - Austin, TX
12:15 pm
Austin Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Austin)

Included in registration.
Monday Afternoon, Sep. 15, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Katherine Farrell, Teacher Retirement System of Texas - Austin, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:45 pm

0.50 hr

The Sunset Process in a Time of Change

A review of the Sunset bills and bills focusing on increased governmental oversight.

Steven Ogle, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX

Steven Ogle, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX
1:15 pm

15-Minute Break
1:30 pm

1.00 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Volunteer Legal Services: The Power of Pro Bono

Hear about how Volunteer Legal Services makes it easy for you to do life-changing pro bono work.

Alisa De Luna, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas - Austin, TX
Carl Guthrie, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas - Austin, TX
Matt Johnston, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas - Austin, TX
Susanne Pringle, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas - Austin, TX

Alisa De Luna, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas - Austin, TX
Carl Guthrie, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas - Austin, TX
Matt Johnston, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas - Austin, TX
Susanne Pringle, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas - Austin, TX
2:30 pm

Pro Bono Award Presentation
2:40 pm

0.50 hr

Hot Topics in Licensing

Discuss issues related to disciplinary matrices, warning letters without due process, specific factors needed in commission rules, agency confidentiality versus public records access, and the importance of developing the administrative record and preserving error.

Franklin Hopkins, Germer Beaman & Brown PLLC - Austin, TX

Franklin Hopkins, Germer Beaman & Brown PLLC - Austin, TX
3:10 pm

15-Minute Break
3:25 pm

0.50 hr

Legislative Update

A focus on select bills enacted by the 89th Texas Legislature that impact administrative law practitioners.

This presentation was originally scheduled at 10:15 a.m.

Katherine Farrell, Teacher Retirement System of Texas - Austin, TX
Kristen L. Worman, Texas Historical Commission - Austin, TX

Katherine Farrell, Teacher Retirement System of Texas - Austin, TX
Kristen L. Worman, Texas Historical Commission - Austin, TX
3:55 pm

1.00 hr

District Court Judicial Panel

Gain insight from distinguished District Court Judges regarding their experiences hearing and trying administrative law cases.

Moderator:
H. Carl Myers, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Hon. Maria Cantú Hexsel, 53rd Civil District Court - Austin, TX
Hon. Jessica L. Mangrum, 200th Civil District Court - Austin, TX
Hon. Catherine A. Mauzy, 419th Civil District Court - Austin, TX
Hon. Jan Soifer, 345th Civil District Court - Austin, TX

Moderator:
H. Carl Myers, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Hon. Maria Cantú Hexsel, 53rd Civil District Court - Austin, TX
Hon. Jessica L. Mangrum, 200th Civil District Court - Austin, TX
Hon. Catherine A. Mauzy, 419th Civil District Court - Austin, TX
Hon. Jan Soifer, 345th Civil District Court - Austin, TX
4:55 pm

Adjourn
Austin Only

Networking Reception (in Austin from 4:55 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

Join us for drinks and hors d'oeuvres with program faculty and attendees.

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Tuesday Morning, Sep. 16, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Kristen L. Worman, Texas Historical Commission - Austin, TX
8:00 am
Austin Only

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:30 am

0.50 hr

Case Law Update: Part II

Examine significant administrative law cases issued during the last year.

Laurie Ratliff, Laurie Ratliff LLC - Austin, TX

Laurie Ratliff, Laurie Ratliff LLC - Austin, TX
9:00 am

1.00 hr

Effective Written Interrogatories in Administrative Proceedings

Advanced tactics and best practices for sending and responding to written interrogatories in administrative proceedings.

This presentation was originally scheduled at 2:30 p.m.

Johnathan Stone, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX

Johnathan Stone, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX
10:00 am

15-Minute Break
10:15 am

1.00 hr ethics

Emotionally Healthy Lawyering: How to Disagree without being Disagreeable

This presentation provides an overview of obstacles to lawyer wellness and examines evidence-based strategies for building or maintaining mental health while engaging in the very demanding practice of law.

Michelle Fontenot, Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program - Austin, TX

Michelle Fontenot, Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program - Austin, TX
11:15 am

0.75 hr

Fifteenth Court of Appeals Panel

From the Top: Observations from the Fifteenth Court of Appeals’ Justices leading the Court’s initial term.

Moderator:
Kellie E. Billings-Ray, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Hon. Scott A. Brister, Fifteenth Court of Appeals - Austin, TX
Hon. Scott K. Field, Fifteenth Court of Appeals - Austin, TX

Moderator:
Kellie E. Billings-Ray, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Hon. Scott A. Brister, Fifteenth Court of Appeals - Austin, TX
Hon. Scott K. Field, Fifteenth Court of Appeals - Austin, TX
12:00 pm
Austin Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Austin)

Included in registration.
Tuesday Afternoon, Sep. 16, 2025
Presiding Officer:
Natasha J. Martin, Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody - Austin, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:30 pm

0.75 hr

Texas Water Two-Step: TCEQ’s and TWDB’s Role in its Development, Protection, and Conservation

The chairwomen of these two agencies provide their insights regarding the roles of both agencies in the development, protection, and conservation of the state’s water supplies, including impacts of new legislation and federal regulations, threats to our water supplies, impacts of aging infrastructure, and more.

Moderator:
Emily Willms Rogers, Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Brooke Paup, Chairwoman, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) - Austin, TX
L'Oreal Stepney, Chairwoman, Texas Water Development Board - Austin, TX

Moderator:
Emily Willms Rogers, Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Brooke Paup, Chairwoman, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) - Austin, TX
L'Oreal Stepney, Chairwoman, Texas Water Development Board - Austin, TX
1:15 pm

15-Minute Break
1:30 pm

0.50 hr
0.25 hr ethics

Privacy and Emerging Technologies: AI in Administrative Law

As state and federal administrative agencies increasingly adopt artificial intelligence, automated decision-making tools, predictive analytics, and machine learning systems, new challenges relating to privacy, transparency, and regulatory compliance have emerged. Administrative lawyers—whether representing governmental entities or regulated clients—must be prepared to carefully navigate the evolving legal landscape created by these technologies.

Slade S. Cutter, Wittliff | Cutter, PLLC - Austin, TX

Slade S. Cutter, Wittliff | Cutter, PLLC - Austin, TX
2:00 pm

0.50 hr

Data Privacy: Agency View

Hear an overview of the privacy and technology regulatory landscape in Texas and gain practical tips for interfacing with regulators at both the state and federal level.

Kristi Glasgall, Teacher Retirement System - Austin, TX

Kristi Glasgall, Teacher Retirement System - Austin, TX
2:30 pm

1.00 hr

Transitioning from Government to Private Practice

Leaving public service for the private sector involves unique challenges and considerations. These former state agency employees provide useful guidance and insights for those considering such a move.

This presentation was originally scheduled at 9:00 a.m.

Moderator:
Craig R. Bennett, Jackson Walker LLP - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Casey A. Bell, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP - Austin, TX
Wendy K. L. Harvel, Spencer Fane - Austin, TX
Travis E. Vickery, McGinnis Lochridge - Austin, TX

Moderator:
Craig R. Bennett, Jackson Walker LLP - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Casey A. Bell, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP - Austin, TX
Wendy K. L. Harvel, Spencer Fane - Austin, TX
Travis E. Vickery, McGinnis Lochridge - Austin, TX
3:30 pm

0.50 hr

Storytelling in Advocacy

Reflections on the use of stories to teach and persuade decision-makers.

Matthew C. Powers, Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody - Austin, TX

Matthew C. Powers, Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody - Austin, TX
4:00 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 September 15, 2025
Day 2 September 16, 2025

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Conference Faculty

Casey A. Bell

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
Austin, TX

Craig R. Bennett

Jackson Walker LLP
Austin, TX

Kellie E. Billings-Ray

Office of the Attorney General
Austin, TX

Hon. Scott A. Brister

Fifteenth Court of Appeals
Austin, TX

Slade S. Cutter

Wittliff | Cutter, PLLC
Austin, TX

Arthur C. D'Andrea

Austin, TX

Alisa De Luna

Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
Austin, TX

Hon. Steve Elliot

State Office of Administrative Hearings
Austin, TX

Katherine Farrell

Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Austin, TX

Hon. Scott K. Field

Fifteenth Court of Appeals
Austin, TX

Michelle Fontenot

Texas Lawyers' Assistance Program
Austin, TX

Kristi Glasgall

Teacher Retirement System
Austin, TX

Carl Guthrie

Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
Austin, TX

Wendy K. L. Harvel

Spencer Fane
Austin, TX

Hon. Maria Cantú Hexsel

53rd Civil District Court
Austin, TX

Franklin Hopkins

Germer Beaman & Brown PLLC
Austin, TX

Rosalind L. Hunt

Office of the Attorney General
Austin, TX

Matt Johnston

Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
Austin, TX

Hon. Jessica L. Mangrum

200th Civil District Court
Austin, TX

Natasha J. Martin

Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody
Austin, TX

Hon. Catherine A. Mauzy

419th Civil District Court
Austin, TX

Katherine "Missy" Minter

Austin, TX

Hon. Kristofer S. Monson

State Office of Administrative Hearings
Austin, TX

Janet I. Monteros

TX Health and Human Services Commission
El Paso, TX

H. Carl Myers

Office of the Attorney General
Austin, TX

Steven Ogle

Office of the Attorney General
Austin, TX

Kayla Oliver

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Brooke Paup

Chairwoman, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Austin, TX

Matthew C. Powers

Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody
Austin, TX

Susanne Pringle

Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
Austin, TX

Laurie Ratliff

Laurie Ratliff LLC
Austin, TX

Emily Willms Rogers

Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
Austin, TX

Hon. Jan Soifer

345th Civil District Court
Austin, TX

L'Oreal Stepney

Chairwoman, Texas Water Development Board
Austin, TX

Johnathan Stone

Office of the Attorney General
Austin, TX

Holly Vandrovec

Austin, TX

Travis E. Vickery

McGinnis Lochridge
Austin, TX

Kristen L. Worman

Texas Historical Commission
Austin, TX

Planning Committee

Sara J. Ferris—Chair

Office of the Attorney General
Austin, TX

J. Bruce Bennett

Cardwell, Hart & Bennett, L.L.P.
Austin, TX

James W. Checkley Jr.

Cross Texas Transmission, LLC
West Lake Hills, TX

Katherine Farrell

Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Austin, TX

Leah Gillum

Texas Department of Insurance
Austin, TX

Alfred R. Herrera

Herrera Law & Associates, PLLC
Austin, TX

Franklin Hopkins

Germer Beaman & Brown PLLC
Austin, TX

Rosalind L. Hunt

Office of the Attorney General
Austin, TX

Steve Kosub

Austin, TX

Taralynn Mackay

McDonald, Mackay, Porter & Weitz, LLP
Elgin, TX

Natasha J. Martin

Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody
Austin, TX

Hon. Catherine A. Mauzy

419th Civil District Court
Austin, TX

Hon. Kristofer S. Monson

State Office of Administrative Hearings
Austin, TX

Janet I. Monteros

TX Health and Human Services Commission
El Paso, TX

Rodney Montes

Montes Law Practice
Austin, TX

Cassandra Crowther Quinn

State Office of Administrative Hearings
Austin, TX

Emily Willms Rogers

Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
Austin, TX

Linda B. Secord

Erin K. Snody

Phillips 66
Austin, TX

Johnathan Stone

Office of the Attorney General
Austin, TX

David J. Tuckfield

The AL Law Group PLLC
Austin, TX

Karen L. Watkins

Office of the Attorney General
Austin, TX

Kristen L. Worman

Texas Historical Commission
Austin, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 13.50 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Civil Appellate Law, Civil Trial Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 13.50 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Oklahoma – 16.00 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Pennsylvania – 13.50 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submit. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Other States – 13.50 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provided to other licensing authorities as needed.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 16.20 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE Credit

Texas – 13.50 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Civil Appellate Law, Civil Trial Law

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 13.50 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

To claim California MCLE credit, California credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.
You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Oklahoma – 16.00 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

To claim Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #169) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the webcast.

Pennsylvania – 13.50 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Pennsylvania MCLE credit, Pennsylvania credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submitted. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other States – 13.50 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provide to other licensing authorities as needed.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 16.20 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Texas Accounting CPE credit, the Texas Accounting CPE credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your CPE credit directly to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

Austin – Sep 15-16, 2025 – AT&T Conference Center

Conference Concluded

Live Webcast – Sep 15-16, 2025

Conference Concluded

Buy

Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $625.00 Regular pricing: Aug 25, 2025
$725.00 for registrations received after this time

Government Attorney
$425.00

Administrative Public Law Section Member - Individual
$600.00

Administrative Public Law Section Member - Government Attorney
$400.00

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $560.00 Regular pricing: Aug 25, 2025
$660.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $500.00 Regular pricing: Aug 25, 2025
$600.00 for registrations received after this time

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Sep 9, 2025
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Sep 10, 2025

Individual
$725.00

Government Attorney
$425.00

Administrative Public Law Section Member - Individual
$700.00

Administrative Public Law Section Member - Government Attorney
$400.00

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $655.00 Regular pricing: Aug 25, 2025
$755.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $580.00 Regular pricing: Aug 25, 2025
$680.00 for registrations received after this time

Add-on (in-person registration required)
$100.00

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Sep 9, 2025
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Sep 10, 2025

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

The University of Texas at Austin
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX
877.744.8822 (reservations)
Map

Parking Information

Parking is available in the conference center's attached garage, as well as Rowling Hall Garage. Both garage entrances are located on W 20th St. Guests may self-park or use the hotel's valet services at the University Avenue entrance. Parking rates are subject to change without notice.

Self-parking fees:

Hourly Parking:
0-30 minutes, $3
31-60 minutes, $4
1– 2 hours, $6
2– 3 hours, $9
3– 4 hours, $12
4– 5 hours, $15
5– 8 hours, $18
8– 24 hours, $21
Lost ticket, $42

Valet Parking Rates:
Daily valet: $21
Overnight valet: $38

Additional Information

The conference will take place in Zlotnik Ballroom in Rowling Hall, the new addition of the AT&T Conference Center. If you self-park in the AT&T Conference Center Garage, please take the conference center elevators to level “M1” and follow signs to Zlotnik Ballroom. If you park in Rowling Hall Garage, please take the elevators to level “B4” Zlotnik Ballroom.

Our Sponsors

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Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP

Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP
www.bickerstaff.com

Founded in 1980 by two former division chiefs of the Texas Attorney General’s Office, Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP has grown from its strong foundation in state and local government law into a full-service firm with practices in litigation, banking, corporate law, and water law, among others. Many of our attorneys previously served as elected or appointed officials or government employees, bringing valuable insight and connections that benefit both public and private clients.

With offices in Austin, El Paso, Houston, and McAllen—and clients in nearly every Texas county—we deliver the experience and capabilities of a large firm without the conflicts and overhead of bigger practices.

We are proud of our results-driven approach, community focus, and reputation as a trusted partner for both complex and routine legal matters.
Germer Beaman & Brown PLLC
Germer Beaman & Brown PLLC
www.germer.com
Germer PLLC attorneys have extensive experience representing clients in a diverse array of administrative proceedings pending before state and federal agencies with rulemaking, licensing, regulatory, disciplinary, and enforcement authority, as well as in handling appeals of administrative decisions. Among those administrative proceedings in which the firm’s attorneys regularly represent clients such as the following:

Automobile manufacturers in proceedings before the Texas Department of Transportation;

Physicians before the Texas Medical Board;

Workers’ compensation insurance carriers in judicial review proceedings;

Businesses before state and environmental agencies;

Insurance carriers in SOAH hearings; and

Employers before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration.

With offices in Austin, as well as Houston and Beaumont, the firm is strategically positioned to respond quickly and efficiently to most all administrative needs.
Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody

Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody
www.gdhm.com

Founded in 1946, Graves Dougherty was established on the principles of hiring great people, practicing first class law and focusing on accomplishing clients’ goals. Today it is the firm’s tradition to serve its clients with excellence and enthusiasm that sets it apart as a leader in the field. At any given time, the firm represents hundreds of clients, from local individuals to multi-million-dollar international corporations. Many of these clients have been with the firm for decades and continue to watch their businesses thrive aided by Graves Dougherty’s commitment to success. The firm’s attorneys have a strong sense of commitment and a hunger for excellence. They come from the nation’s top law schools and are recognized as authorities in their areas of specialty. The vast knowledge that accompanies this unparalleled expertise and depth of experience has allowed the firm to branch out into a variety of areas of specialty.
Kennedy Reporting Service, Inc.

Kennedy Reporting Service, Inc.
www.kennedyreporting.com

Kennedy Reporting Service, Inc. is an established Austin area-based court reporting firm since 1979. While Kennedy Reporting Service is best known for our extraordinary ability in covering meetings and hearings before the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and other state agencies before the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings. We also cover hearings before the Railroad Commission of Texas. We can also cover depositions of any subject matter. Expedited delivery can be made available upon request.

In keeping with Kennedy’s Reputation with our clients, we are committed to uphold the quality and efficiency of our services and to give our clients “a Record of Excellence.”

Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar

Overview

Event Schedule

Monday Morning, Sep. 15, 2025

Monday Afternoon, Sep. 15, 2025

Tuesday Morning, Sep. 16, 2025

Tuesday Afternoon, Sep. 16, 2025

Conference Faculty

Planning Committee

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

Parking Information

Additional Information

Our Sponsors

Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP

Germer Beaman & Brown PLLC

Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody

Kennedy Reporting Service, Inc.

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