CMIT - 54th Annual Chief's Leadership Conference

54th Annual Chief's Leadership Conference

The Annual Chief’s Leadership Conference is designed to bring together correctional leaders from across the state to strengthen leadership, share expertise, and address emerging challenges in the field. This event provides a forum for chiefs and senior administrators to engage in meaningful discussions, expand their professional network, and explore innovative strategies that support both organizational effectiveness and community safety.

Through a combination of expert-led sessions, peer-to-peer learning, and practical workshops, the conference equips participants with tools to enhance decision-making, improve staff development, and foster resilience in their agencies. The program emphasizes collaboration, leadership growth, and the exchange of best practices, ensuring that attendees leave prepared to meet the evolving demands of correctional leadership with confidence and vision.

Who Should Attend?

Limited to Texas Criminal Justice Professionals

Community Corrections Chiefs/Directors
Their Executive Level Team
Appropriate for Leadership Exposure

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:

For more information, contact:

Amanda Wood, Division Director
Phone: (936) 294-1227
awood@shsu.edu

Date/Time:

September 27, 2026 (3:00pm) - September 30, 2026 (12:00pm)
All times are shown in U.S. Central Time (CT).

Early Registration Ends:

September 16, 2026

Cost:

$225.00

Location*:

Galveston Island Convention Center
5600 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77551
Room block at the San Luis and Hilton is full. There are rooms available at the Holiday Inn (link below). If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for the San Luis or Hilton, please email awood@shsu.edu

Hotel*:

ROOM BLOCK IS FULL - Will share a link to the Holiday Inn once received.
The San Luis Resort
5222 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77550
800-392-5937

San Luis Booking Link: https://sanluisresort.book.pegsbe.com/promo?offerCode=CMIT926&hotel=SLRSCC

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

Overflow Hotel*:

Holiday Inn Resort Galveston
5002 Seawall Blvd
Galveston, TX 77551
409-744-0400
Holiday Inn Booking Link: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnresorts/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=GLSSB&qRms=1&qAdlt=1&qChld=0&qCiD=27&qCiMy=082026&qCoD=30&qCoMy=082026&qGrpCd=CLC&qAAR=6CBARC&qRtP=6CBARC&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=HI&qDest=5002%20Seawall%20Boulevard,%20Galveston,%20TX,%20US&showApp=true&adjustMonth=false&srb_u=1&qRmFltr=

ROOM BLOCK IS FULL - Will share a link to the Holiday Inn once received.
Hilton
5400 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77550
409-744-5000
Hilton Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=GLSGIHF&groupCode=GCMIT6&arrivaldate=2026-09-27&departuredate=2026-09-30&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

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

Additional Information:

If you have any speakers or topics in mind that you would like to see on the agenda, please email Amanda at awood@shsu.edu

Cancellation Policy: Registered conference participants will be responsible for 50% 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.

Cancellations received after this deadline will incur 100% of the registration fee.

If no written cancellation is received and the participant does not attend the program, the participant or agency will be required to pay 100% of the registration fee if it has not already been paid.

Substitutions of attendees are permitted at any time.