CMIT - Texas Jail Association - 2026 Jail Management Issues Conference

Texas Jail Association - 2026 Jail Management Issues Conference

The Texas Jail Association’s Jail Management Issues Conference is an event designed to address the most pressing challenges facing jail administrators and correctional professionals in Texas. This specialized conference provides an in-depth look at current jail management practices, legal updates, operational issues, and leadership strategies essential to running safe, secure, and efficient jail facilities.
The Jail Management Issues Conference fosters meaningful dialogue among jail professionals, offering opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, expert-led sessions, and collaborative problem-solving. The conference also features an exhibit hall featuring the latest products and services tailored to jail operations.
Ideal for sheriffs, jail administrators, command staff, and decision-makers, the conference delivers timely and practical content that supports effective jail operations and compliance with state standards.

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.

For more information, contact:

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

Date/Time:

August 31, 2026 (8:00am) - September 4, 2026 (12:00pm)
All times are shown in U.S. Central Time (CT).

Early Registration Ends:

August 16, 2026

TJA Fee Policy:

Member - $315
Non-member - $345
Late Member - $378
Late Non-Member - $414

Location*:

The Galveston Island Convention Center
5600 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77550

Hotel*:

The San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center
5222 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77550
Phone: 1-800-392-5937

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

Overflow Hotel*:

Hilton Galveston Island
5400 Seawall Blvd
Galveston, TX 77551
Phone: 409-744-5000

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

Cancellation Policy: If the participant has already paid, he/she will be refunded half the cost of the registration fee if written notice of cancellation is received by the Correctional Management Institute of Texas no later than ten (10) business days prior to the program. No refunds are available after this date, but substitutions of attendees are permitted. If no written cancellation is received and the participant does not attend the program, the participant/agency will be required to pay 100% of the registration fee if the registration fee was not previously paid.