CMIT - 2026 TCA Annual Conference

2026 TCA Annual Conference

The TCA Annual Conference offers a dynamic learning experience designed for professionals across the criminal justice system, including community corrections, jails, probation, leadership, judicial roles, law enforcement, and support staff. The conference features a blend of general sessions and in-depth breakout sessions that focus on practical, real-world applications and emerging best practices. Attendees can expect programming that explores leadership development, veteran-involved justice, human trafficking, mental health, social media, health and wellness, sex offender management, emerging narcotics trends, specialty courts, protecting vulnerable populations, substance use treatment, leveraging technology in criminal justice, staff retention strategies, and other relevant topics aligned with the conference theme, all aimed at strengthening professional skills and advancing the field of corrections.

Topics

Lessons on Leadership and Life from Mt. Kilimanjaro
Parole in Texas: Decisions Impacting the Transition from Incarceration to Release
Digital Underworld: How Social Media Fuels the Drug Trade
Pirates or Professionals: The Seven Cs of Leadership
Legacy Leadership: Outliving Your Life
How Others Lie with Statistics: Statistical Uses and Abuses
Probation in Texas Panel
Building and Leading High-Performance Teams in Corrections
Consequences of Fentanyl and Nitazenes in the Carceral Setting
An Overview of Juvenile Law and How it Relates to the Criminal Justice System
Texas Terrorist Offender Registry
Command Presence in Community Corrections
DPS Sex Offender Registry - Duties of Registration

Who Should Attend?

Jail/Prison
Community Corrections
Leadership
Support Staff
Adult Probation
Juvenile Probation
Jail/Prison
Law Enforcement
Parole
Private Sector
Supplier/Vendor
Education Leaders
Treatment Leaders
Other

Training Hours:

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:

Vanessa Farmer, Project Coordinator
Phone: (936) 294-1706
vfarmer@shsu.edu

Date/Time:

May 31, 2026 (5:00pm) - June 3, 2026 (12:00pm)
All times are shown in U.S. Central Time (CT).

Early Registration Ends:

April 30, 2026

TCA Fee Policy:

Member - $325
Non-member - $365
Late Fee - $20
Daily - $90

Location*:

Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe
600 Margaritaville Pkwy.
Montgomery, TX 77356

Hotel*:

Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe
600 Margaritaville Pkwy.
Montgomery, TX 77356
Phone: 936-448-3224
Identify yourself as a TCA Conference Participant when reserving by phone.
Reserve Online

A refundable deposit equal to the first night’s room, tax, guest amenity access will be charged on the credit card at the time of booking to guarantee the reservation. Cancellations must be made seven (7) days prior to arrival to avoid forfeiting the deposit amount.

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

Additional Information:

Conference registration will begin at 2pm on Sunday, May 31 and continue until 5pm. Registration will reopen on Monday, June 1 at 7:30am. The first conference session will begin at 5pm on Sunday, May 31. The conference will end on Wednesday, June 3 at noon.

Exhibitor Registration has closed. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list or if you are interested in sponsoring an event or speaker at the 2026 TCA Annual Conference without a display, please contact Vanessa Farmer at vfarmer@shsu.edu.

Cancellation Policy:

A. A full refund of fees paid will be authorized when a written request for refund of conference or program fees is submitted at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled start of the program.

B. A refund of 70% of the fees paid will be authorized when a written request for refund of conference or program fees is submitted less than 10 working days prior to the scheduled start of the program. If unpaid, those who cancel in writing more than ten (10) working days prior to the training will have all fees waived. When a written request for cancelation is submitted less than ten (10) working days prior to the scheduled start of the program, the participant will be responsible for 30% of the conference rate at the time they registered. The Texas Corrections Association reserves the right to retain or collect fees in full for those who fail to cancel in writing prior to the training or for those who fail to attend.

C. No refund will be given for participants that do not attend the program and no advance notice of cancellation is received.

D. Substitutions may be made prior to the first day of the program for persons that are unable to attend. Advance notice is requested.

E. The Executive Director may make exceptions to the refund policy in the event of an emergency that prevents the participant from attending as scheduled.