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2016

County and District Clerks Legal Education Program

Round Rock Apr 27-29, 2016 Marriott Austin North - Round Rock, TX
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Overview

Join us at the Marriott Austin North in Round Rock for CDCAT and The University of Texas School of Law's Legal Education Program, the preeminent conference for Texas County and District Clerks and their staff.

2016 program highlights include:

  • Multiple opportunities to interact, network and discuss best practices with colleagues and exhibitors
  • Opportunities to customize your learning experience with concurrent programming tracks
  • An interactive session on Communication Effectiveness, with Dr. Trey Guinn that emphasis how communication skills, presentation tips and interpersonal competencies enhance our effectiveness around the office
  • Sessions on Ethics vs. Integrity and Ethics and Integrity—Putting it to Work, by Stuart Brody that focus on using integrity as a skill in decision-making for the issues faced as public officials
  • Insights into the PIA, and what charges are allowed by law when providing electronic records, with Tamara Strain, from the Texas Attorney General’s office
  • What to expect with DPS audits from Karen Germo, Department of Public Safety

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Event Schedule

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

  • Day 1 April 27, 2016
  • Day 2 April 28, 2016
  • Day 3 April 29, 2016
  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • General Information
  • County and District Clerks Association of Texas Meetings
  • Tuesday, April 26, 2016
    By-laws Committee Meeting
    Williamson Room
    6:15 p.m.– 9:15 p.m.

  • Wednesday, April 27, 2016
    Executive Board Meeting
    Austin Room
    9:00 a.m–10:00 a.m.

    Board of Directors Meeting
    Austin Room
    10:00 a.m–11:00 a.m.

    Committee Meetings
    La Frontera Ballroom
    10:00 a.m–11:00 a.m.

    Legislative Committee Meeting
    Austin Room
    5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
     

  • Exhibitor Show
  • Show Hours:
    Wednesday April 27 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m.
    Thursday April 28 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Friday April 29 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

  • Wednesday Afternoon, Apr. 27, 2016
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Heather H. Hawthorne, County Clerk, Chambers County - Anahuac, TX
  • 12:00 pm
    Registration Opens

  • Presentation of Colors
    Williamson County Juvenile Academy

  • 12:45 pm
    Welcome and Announcements 

  • National Anthem
    Emma Slayton, Daughter of OCA executive director- David Slayton

  • Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge

  • Invocation
    Jamie Smith, Jefferson County District Clerk

  • 1:15 pm
    Myth Busters

    Hon. Eric Garza, District Clerk, Cameron County - Brownsville, TX

  • 1:30 pm
    1.00 hr
    Ethics vs. Integrity 
    As public officials, we tend to view ”ethics” as a system of compliance aimed at “eliminating" conflicts of interest. The practice of integrity is broader, focusing on balancing multiple “interests" when the conflict between them is inherent and cannot be eliminated. Learn how to utilize integrity as a skill in decision-making when there is no code telling you what to do in view of competing interests or duties.

    Stuart H. Brody, Integrity Intensive

  • 2:30 pm
    0.75 hr
    Social Media—Beyond the Bullhorn
    Finding a balance between one-way information sharing and opening up the conversation to everyone can be tricky, particularly in the public sector. But without meaningful engagement, social media is no more valuable than a newsletter or billboard. Explore some ways to engage with your constituents in a meaningful, but safe way, and use social media to its fullest potential.

    Eve Richter, DropZone Strategies - Austin, TX

  • 3:15 pm
    Break

  • 3:30 pm
    2.00 hrs
    Communication Effectiveness
    Take part in an interactive session that emphasizes how communication skills, presentation tips, and interpersonal competencies enhance our effectiveness around the office and in the home. Gain a fresh perspective on how to be a more clear, concise, compelling, and confident communicator. Bring a positive attitude, and be ready to learn while having a little fun.

    Dr. Trey Guinn, University Of The Incarnate Word - San Antonio, TX

  • 5:30 pm
    Adjourn

  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Thursday Morning, Apr. 28, 2016
  • 8:30 am
    Conference Room Opens
    Includes continental breakfast.

  • Bike Route 1
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Tammy Kneuper, District Clerk, Bandera County - Bandera, TX
  • 9:00 am
    0.75 hr
    Jane's Due Process

    Susan Hays, Law Office of Susan Hays, PC - Austin, TX

  • 9:45 am
    0.50 hr
    OCA-Related Reporting Requirements – Family Cases
    Understand all of the OCA-related reporting requirements associated with family cases, including the Judicial Council District and County Court Monthly Court Activity Reports, Supreme Court Monthly Appointments and Fees Report (which will be changing in September due to Senate Bill 1369), and the judicial bypass case report (House Bill 3994).

    Angela Garcia, The Office of Court Administration - Austin, TX

  • 10:15 am
    Break
    Visit vendors.

  • 10:30 am
    0.75 hr
    Protective Orders and the Importance of TCIC Reporting: The Clerk’s Perspective
    An overview of family violence dynamics, protective orders, and the clerk’s role in improving the entry of protective orders into the TCIC system.

    Kim Piechowiak, The Office of Court Administration - Austin, TX

  • 11:15 am
    0.75 hr
    Attorney General Cases—What You Need to Know

    Karla McDougal, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX

  • 12:00 pm
    Pick Up Lunch
    Included in registration. 

  • Bike Route 2
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Celeste Bichsel, District and County Clerk, Carson County - Panhandle, TX
  • 9:00 am
    0.75 hr
    Ethics & Integrity—Putting it to Work
    In this interactive session, review the principles of integrity decision-making. Addressing actual dilemmas posed by the audience observe the practice of integrity at work: a skill of decision-making which can be applied to the difficult issues we face as public officials. 

    Stuart H. Brody, Integrity Intensive

  • 9:45 am
    0.50 hr
    Guardianship Compliance Project
    Explore the Office of Court Administration’s Guardianship Compliance Project, which provides assistance to courts handling guardianship cases. The project involves reviewing guardianship cases to identify reporting deficiencies by the guardian; auditing annual accountings; and working with courts and clerks to develop best practices in handling guardianship cases.  

    Jeff Rinard, The Office of Court Administration - Austin, TX
    Amanda Stites, The Office of Court Administration - Austin, TX

  • 10:15 am
    Break
    Visit Vendors

  • 10:30 am
    1.50 hrs
    Official Public Records—Paper and Electronic Recording 
    A general overview of rules, statutes, and processes regarding deeds, plats, fraudulent documents and more. 

    Hon. Nancy E. Rister, County Clerk, Williamson County - Georgetown, TX
    Hon. Beth A. Rothermel, County Clerk, Washington County - Brenham, TX

  • 12:00 pm
    Pick Up Lunch
    Included in registration.

  • Thursday Afternoon, Apr. 28, 2016
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Celeste Bichsel, District and County Clerk, Carson County - Panhandle, TX
  • Luncheon Presentation
  • 12:30 pm
    0.75 hr
    PIA, Cost Rules for Electronic Records
    Identify what charges are allowed by law when providing records electronically.

    Tamara Strain, The Office Of The Texas Attorney General - Austin, TX

  • 1:15 pm
    0.75 hr
    Audits from DPS
    Learn what to expect and how to ensure you have done what is necessary to do well with an audit.

    Karen Germo, Auditor, Department of Public Safety, Crime Records Division - Austin, TX

  • 2:00 pm
    Break

  • Bike Route 1
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Tammy Kneuper, District Clerk, Bandera County - Bandera, TX
  • 2:30 pm
    0.50 hr
    State Case Registry Site Reviews

    Karla McDougal, Office of the Attorney General - Austin, TX

  • 3:00 pm
    1.00 hr
    Adoptions – From the Family Code to Your Office
    Adoptions may be the most happy cases (with the happiest outcomes) that are filed in your office. Discuss what is required from your office and the attorneys, as well a best practices.  

    Denise Hyde, Law Office of Denise Hyde - Austin, TX

  • 4:00 pm
    1.00 hr
    Child Protective Service Cases—What You Need to Know

    Hon. Lisa David, District Clerk, Williamson County - Georgetown, TX
    Hon. Betsy Figer Lambeth, 425th District Court of Texas - Georgetown, TX

  • 5:00 pm
    Adjourn

  • Bike Route 2
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Jennifer A. Lindenzweig, County Clerk, Hunt County - Greenville, TX
  • 2:30 pm
    0.50 hr
    Signed, Sealed, Delivered
    Review of statutes, rules and electronic processes from Recording to Courts

    Hon. Teresa Kiel, County Clerk, Guadalupe County - Seguin, TX
    Hon. Sheri Woodfin, District Clerk, Tom Green County - San Angelo, TX

  • 3:00 pm
    0.50 hr
    After the Election; Oath of Office, Bonds & Swearing In
    Discuss what happens after the election, including Oath of Office, Bonds, and Swearing In. 

    Paul O'Neal Miles, TX Association of Counties - Austin, TX

  • 3:30 pm
    0.75 hr
    Marks, Brands and Tattoos
    Learn about the new online application process that allows livestock owners and agents to register their marks, brands and tattoos.

    Kenny Murchinson, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association - Fort Worth, TX
    Hon. Stacey Kemp, County Clerk, Collin County - McKinney, TX

  • 4:15 pm
    0.75 hr
    TABC Licensing and Application Certification Overview
    Discuss the role of county clerks in processing TABC applications and review pertinent sections of forms used. Learn how to use TABC’s public systems for publications, inquiries, rosters and reported election histories.

    Shaun Jordan, Austin Regional Supervisor, Texas Alcoholic Beverages Commission - Austin, TX
    Hon. Sasha Kelton, County Clerk, Clay County - Henrietta, TX

  • 5:00 pm
    Adjourn

  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Friday Morning, Apr. 29, 2016
  • 8:00 am
    Conference Room Opens
    Includes continental breakfast.

  • District Clerk
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Diane Hoefling, District Clerk, Moore County - Dumas, TX
  • 9:00 am
    1.00 hr
    Tax Cases
    Hear a process review including delinquent cases, excess proceeds, tax warrants, service processes and filing fees.

    Matthew Tepper, McCreary, Veselka, Bragg, & Allen, P.C. - Round Rock, TX

  • 10:00 am
    1.00 hr
    Escheat Funds
    A representative from the Texas Comptroller’s office discusses your role and responsibility in identifying and remitting unclaimed property.

    Bryant Clayton, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - Austin, TX

  • 11:00 am
    Break

  • 11:15 am
    1.00 hr
    DC "Listserv Live"

    Moderator:
    Hon. Lisa David, District Clerk, Williamson County - Georgetown, TX
    Panelists:
    Hon. Jo Carter, District Clerk, Randall County - Canyon, TX
    Hon. Casie Walker, District Clerk, Burnet County - Burnet, TX

  • 12:15 pm
    Adjourn

  • County Clerk
    Presiding Officer:
    Hon. Celeste Bichsel, District and County Clerk, Carson County - Panhandle, TX
  • 9:00 am
    1.00 hr
    Cruising Through The Budget Process—It’s Not Common Core Math
    Learn how to navigate the twists and turns of the budget to get what you want. (Hopefully)

    Hon. Jeane Brunson, County Clerk, Parker County - Weatherford, TX
    Hon. Mark Riley, County Judge, Parker County - Weatherford, TX

  • 10:00 am
    1.00 hr
    Vitals
    Explore recent hot topics and legislative updates including criminal background checks, local registrar self assessments, desk audits, site visits and security paper. Participants will have the opportunity to ask any questions they might have as well. 

    Victor Farinelli, Communications/Field Services Manager, Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Unit - Austin, TX

  • 11:00 am
    Break

  • 11:15 am
    1.00 hr
    CC "Listserv Live"

    Panelists:
    Hon. Renee Calhoun, County Clerk, Randall County - Canyon, TX
    Hon. Shelley Coston, County Clerk, Bell County - Belton, TX

  • 12:15 pm
    Adjourn

  • Day 1 April 27, 2016
  • Day 2 April 28, 2016
  • Day 3 April 29, 2016
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Conference Faculty

Stuart H. Brody

Integrity Intensive

Hon. Jeane Brunson

County Clerk, Parker County
Weatherford, TX

Hon. Renee Calhoun

County Clerk, Randall County
Canyon, TX

Hon. Jo Carter

District Clerk, Randall County
Canyon, TX

Bryant Clayton

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Austin, TX

Hon. Shelley Coston

County Clerk, Bell County
Belton, TX

Hon. Lisa David

District Clerk, Williamson County
Georgetown, TX

Victor Farinelli

Communications/Field Services Manager, Texas Department of State Health Services Vital Statistics Unit
Austin, TX

Angela Garcia

The Office of Court Administration
Austin, TX

Hon. Eric Garza

District Clerk, Cameron County
Brownsville, TX

Karen Germo

Auditor, Department of Public Safety, Crime Records Division
Austin, TX

Dr. Trey Guinn

University Of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Susan Hays

Law Office of Susan Hays, PC
Austin, TX

Denise Hyde

Law Office of Denise Hyde
Austin, TX

Shaun Jordan

Austin Regional Supervisor, Texas Alcoholic Beverages Commission
Austin, TX

Hon. Sasha Kelton

County Clerk, Clay County
Henrietta, TX

Hon. Stacey Kemp

County Clerk, Collin County
McKinney, TX

Hon. Teresa Kiel

County Clerk, Guadalupe County
Seguin, TX

Hon. Betsy Figer Lambeth

425th District Court of Texas
Georgetown, TX

Karla McDougal

Office of the Attorney General
Austin, TX

Paul O'Neal Miles

TX Association of Counties
Austin, TX

Kenny Murchinson

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Fort Worth, TX

Kim Piechowiak

The Office of Court Administration
Austin, TX

Eve Richter

DropZone Strategies
Austin, TX

Hon. Mark Riley

County Judge, Parker County
Weatherford, TX

Jeff Rinard

The Office of Court Administration
Austin, TX

Hon. Nancy E. Rister

County Clerk, Williamson County
Georgetown, TX

Hon. Beth A. Rothermel

County Clerk, Washington County
Brenham, TX

Amanda Stites

The Office of Court Administration
Austin, TX

Tamara Strain

The Office Of The Texas Attorney General
Austin, TX

Matthew Tepper

McCreary, Veselka, Bragg, & Allen, P.C.
Round Rock, TX

Hon. Casie Walker

District Clerk, Burnet County
Burnet, TX

Hon. Sheri Woodfin

District Clerk, Tom Green County
San Angelo, TX

Planning Committee

Hon. Sheri Woodfin—Chair

District Clerk, Tom Green County
San Angelo, TX

Hon. Gracie Alaniz-Gonzales

County Clerk, San Patricio County
Sinton, TX

Hon. Donna G. Brown

District Clerk, Liberty County
Liberty, TX

Hon. Jeane Brunson

County Clerk, Parker County
Weatherford, TX

Hon. Ross Bush

District Clerk, Midland County
Midland, TX

Hon. Sherry Dowd

County Clerk, Navarro County
Corsicana, TX

Hon. Eric Garza

District Clerk, Cameron County
Brownsville, TX

Hon. Cheri Hawkins

District and County Clerk, Shackelford County & District Clerk
Albany, TX

Hon. Heather H. Hawthorne

County Clerk, Chambers County
Anahuac, TX

Hon. Patricia Oyerbides

District Clerk, Ward County
Monahans, TX

April Rogers

The University of Texas School of Law

Hon. Julie Smith

County Clerk, Potter County
Amarillo, TX

Hon. Joshua Tackett

District Clerk, Navarro County
Corsicana, TX

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Round Rock – Apr 27-29, 2016 – Marriott Austin North - Round Rock, TX
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Last day for $230.00 Regular pricing: Apr 20, 2016

$280.00 for registrations received after this time

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Last day for cancellation: Apr 25, 2016

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2600 La Frontera Boulevard
Round Rock, TX
512.733.6767 (reservations)
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