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 Seminar $200 AUSTIN
New clerks and clerks who have never attended TMCEC conferences should first attend a 24-hour school. This seminar offers classes on basic court procedures along every step of the process from the filing of a complaint to collections. It provides new clerks with a foundation of knowledge to build upon while addressing common roadblocks that cause problems with effectiveness and accuracy. Register now.
Note: New clerk seminars are five days in length and begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday and conclude at 12:00 noon on Friday. TMCEC will pay for sleeping rooms for the nights of Monday through Thursday.
Court Administrator Seminar $100 HOUSTON
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 and supervisor and provides an overall picture of Texas municipal courts and their administration. The seminar is open to court administrators or anyone seeking designation as a Certified Municipal Court Clerk. Register now.
June 6-8, 2011
The St. Anthoney Hotel
San Antonio
Register by: 5/6/11
Regional Clerks Seminar $50 REGIONAL
The regional seminars for experienced clerks feature breakout sessions addressing a wide range of issues such as authority and duties, ethics, statutory law, proper processes, reporting requirements, and management. The seminar includes a course on court security, allowing for participants’ registration fees and travel to be paid for by local security funds. An optional pre-conference session, Emergeny Preparedness, will be held from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on the day before each of the regional seminars.
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Oct. 27-29, 2010 Holiday Inn Select Tyler
Register by 9/25/10
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Jan. 10-12, 2011 Omni Colonnade San Antonio
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Mar. 6-8, 2011
Houston
Register by 2/19/11
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May 1-3, 2011
S. Padre Island
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June 13-15,2011 MCM Elegante Odessa
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Special Topic: Traffic Safety Conference $50 HOUSTON
TMCEC offers a 14.5 hour, three-day Municipal Traffic Safety Initiatives Conference in cooperation with TxDOT for municipal judges, clerks, and city officials. Last year's agenda included topics such as Booster Seats & Child Safety Seats, OmniBase & Scofflaw Programs, DUI, Points & Surcharges, and much more. Stay tuned for this year's agenda. But you can
register now.
May 22-24, 2011
San Antonio
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 Lisa Robinson, TxDOT Grant Administrator, at 800.252.3718 or robinson@tmcec.com.