CMIT - 40th Annual Texas Jail Association Conference

40th Annual Texas Jail Association Conference

The Texas Jail Association (TJA) Annual Conference is the premier event for corrections professionals across the state of Texas. Held each year, this multi-day conference brings together jail administrators, detention officers, law enforcement leaders, and criminal justice professionals to engage in high-quality training, professional development, and networking opportunities.

Attendees benefit from a wide range of breakout sessions that cover critical topics such as inmate management, legal updates, mental health in jails, leadership, and emerging technologies in corrections. The conference also features an extensive exhibit hall showcasing the latest products and services tailored to jail operations.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, the TJA Annual Conference offers a valuable forum to enhance skills, exchange ideas, and stay current with evolving standards and best practices in Texas corrections.

Topics

Corrections K9
Corrections Tactical
Fighting Fentanyl
Assertiveness
Ethics
Motivating Your Employees
Report Writing
Liabilities
Recruitment
Retirement
Trauma Informed Culture
and More!

Who Should Attend?

Jail/Prison
Community Corrections
Leadership
Support Staff
Jail Administrators
Sheriffs
Chief Deputies
Line Staff
Municipal Jailers
Law Enforcement
Other

Training Hours:

TBD

Dress Code:

Business Casual
Clothing should be professional, and no caps/hats or shorts are permitted. Slacks, khakis, skirts, dresses, button-downs, or blouses are acceptable. It is always recommended to bring a light jacket in case the training room is cold.

Now Accepting Exhibitors:

Download Exhibitor Packet →

For more information, contact:

Sharese Hurst, Division Director
Phone: (936) 294-1687
sharese@shsu.edu

Date/Time:

May 4, 2026 (8:00am) - May 8, 2026 (12:00pm)
All times are shown in U.S. Central Time (CT).

Early Registration Ends:

April 17, 2026

TJA Fee Policy:

Member - $315
Non-member - $360
Late Member - $378
Late Non-Member - $432

Location*:

Embassy Suites
1001 E. McCarty Lane
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-392-6450

Hotel*:

Embassy Suites
1001 E. McCarty Lane
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-392-6450
Single/Double Occupancy: $124.00

*Unless otherwise noted, hotel arrangements are the responsibility of the participant.

Cancellation Policy: Payment is due upon submission of registration. Any cancellation, regardless of reason, will be subject to a service charge of 50% of the total registration fee. Refunds, minus the cancellation fee, will be given if a written request is received 45 working days prior to the conference. Registrations may be transferred to another attendee for the same event at no charge up to time of event check-in. Registrations cannot be transferred to future events. All refunds will be processed after the conclusion of the conference.

If no written cancellation is received 45 working days prior to the conference, or if the participant does not attend, the participant/agency will be required to pay 100% of the registration fee, if payment is not already received. Any agency or participant with an outstanding balance will not be eligible to register for future conferences until the delinquency is paid in full.