Although annual education of municipal court clerks is not required, the Texas Legislature, the Court of Criminal Appeals, and the Texas Municipal Courts Association recognize the importance of training and allocating funds for that purpose. Clerks participating in the Municipal Clerk Certification Program are encouraged to apply for a TCCA scholarship that provides funding for supplemental education to further professional growth.  

24-Hour New Clerk Boot Camp                                $200                                     AUSTIN

New clerks and clerks who have never attended TMCEC conferences should first attend a 24-hour new clerks school. This seminar offers classes on basic court procedures -- from filing a complaint to final disposition of a case. Also included in the program are classes on Authorities and Duties, Juveniles, Court Costs, Collections, State Reports, Trial Processes, Warrants, Appeals, Court Security, and Ethics. Many cities are unaware that municipal court clerks are court officers and that their actions can and do bear directly on proper court operations. If a clerk oversteps the bounds of his or her authority, the clerk, judge, and city may be subject to liability. Also, most clerks are unaware that the Code of Judicial Conduct requires them to observe the same standards of fidelity and diligence that are required of judges. This program helps clerks to perform their jobs more effectively and accurately. For a registration form, click HERE or download the brochure below. To register online, click HERE.

Note: New clerk "Boot Camp" seminars are four days in length and begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday and conclude at 12:00 noon on Thursday. TMCEC will pay for sleeping rooms for the nights of Monday through Wednesday. Clerks at these programs are offered a single room at no additional charge.

Level III Assessment Clinic                                     $100                                 AUSTIN

To be certified at Level III, clerks and court administrators must attend a three-day Assessment Clinic sponsored by TMCEC. The Clinic is a workshop emphasizing the development and practice of court management and human resources skills. The purpose of the Clinic is to help clerks gain confidence in their management skills and to become better prepared to provide efficient and effective oversight of court operations. The program usually has 20 or fewer registered participants and interaction is emphasized. Participants are encouraged to make self-assessments of their own management and human resources skills.

This program is contingent upon at least 12 participants enrolling 30 days prior to the program. Housing is provided, if requested, on the nights of the 28th, 29th, and 30th. The $50 per night single room fee applies to this program. Registration is not permitted online for this program. For a registration form, click HERE.

Participation in the Assessment Clinic is one of several activities required to complete Level III. Participants need not have completed the exam or observation process before attending the clinic; however it is necessary to be Level II Certified and to have completed a majority of the readings on the Level III list. 

This seminar is designed for and integrated into the third and final level of the Court Clerks Certification Program. Becoming a Certified Municipal Court Clerk requires the leadership skills of the court administrator. This program focuses on developing the court administrator as a manager, supervisor, and leader. The seminar is open to court administrators, court supervisors, or anyone seeking designation as a Certified Municipal Court Clerk. To view the brochure, agenda, and registration form, click here.

The $50 per night single room fee applies to this program.

Regional Clerks Seminar                                     $50                                    REGIONAL

There is an optional pre-conference session, Influencing Young Drivers, on the first day of the conference, allowing for up to 6 more hours of credit. The pre-conference features DSC and Deferred Options, Creative Sentencing, and the Alive at 25 Driver's Awareness Course.

Click HERE for the brochure and agenda.

Registration is not permitted online for this event. For a registration form, click HERE.

Traffic Safety Award recipients will be recognized at the conference and receive complimentary conference registration, travel to and from the conference to include airfare or mileage that is within state guidelines, two nights at the beautiful Omni Hotel, and most meals and refreshments. To find out how your court can be selected to receive this honor next year, contact TMCEC at 800.252.3718 or tmcec@tmcec.com.

Waiver of Registration Fees

If an individual, city, or court is unable to pay the registration fee, please write a letter explaining the financial difficulty to the Board of Directors for consideration 45 days prior to the event. Address your letter to TMCEC Board of Directors, c/o Hope Lochridge, Executive Director, 2210 Hancock Drive, Austin, Texas 78756.

Cancellations and Refunds

Should you need to cancel or transfer a registration, or to request a refund, please download the corresponding form and fax it to us at 512.435.6118.