There is still room for you to join the Texas Center for the Judiciary (TCJ) and the Children’s Commission on October 26-28, 2026 in Georgetown, Texas! Learn from state and national experts on topics such as:

• Keynote: Examining the Application of the Strict Scrutiny Standard in Termination Cases
• View from the Appellate Bench
• Addressing Challenges for Parents with IDD and Behavioral Health Issues
• Avoiding Pitfalls When Addressing Unknown or Absent Parents
• Judicially-led Regional and Community-Based Care Breakout Sessions

The curriculum is designed for judges who handle civil child welfare cases and offers a minimum of 15 hours of Continuing Judicial Education, including 1 hour of ethics and 6 hours of Family Violence credit. There is no registration fee to attend. 

The full program schedule and information regarding travel reimbursement are available at the link below. For questions or assistance with registration, please contact TCJ directly. Secure your spot before registration closes next Friday, October 2, 2026. We look forward to seeing you next month!

We look forward to seeing you in October!

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