About the TCPJ Conferences
TCPJ provides a number of training sessions each year that are designed to provide probate court judges, their staff, and probate clerks with the material they need to operate effectively and efficiently. Each session is designed to review current law and practices of the probate courts throughout Texas in an effort to create a smooth process for those involved with the courts, consistent with the requirements of Texas law.
TCPJ’s goal is to have three training sessions each year held in different locations across Texas—one annual meeting, typically held later in the year, and two regional workshops earlier in the year. We encourage you to attend as many of these programs as possible. You may also wish to have your staff members attend as well. We have chosen the locations of the meetings with after hours fun in mind, whether you come alone or with family and friends.
Upcoming 2024 TCPJ conferences include:
March Regional Workshop: March 14-15, 2024, Austin
May Regional Workshop: May 23-24, 2024, Corpus Christi
August Annual Meeting: August 29-30, 2024, San Antonio
2024 Conferences
March Regional Workshop, Austin, March 14-15, 2024
This is a 2-day, regional workshop that covers the practical aspects of probate, guardianship, and mental health law. There is an optional, bonus session on March 13th, in the afternoon at no additional cost for registrants. Early Bird Conference Rate: $425.00 per person (includes Wednesday bonus session).
Holiday Inn - Austin Midtown
We are excited to host the March Regional Workshop at the Holiday Inn — Austin Midtown. The hotel is located near many restaurants and entertainment venues. You may make your reservations with the hotel at: (512) 451-5757 or (888) 300-6273. Indicate the group name of Texas College of Probate Judges when making reservations. The room rate is $129.00 per night, plus customary tax. There are a limited number of rooms available at the group rate. To receive the group rate your hotel reservation must be made by February 28th. We look forward to seeing you there!
May Regional Workshop, Corpus Christi, May 23-24, 2024
This is a 2-day, regional workshop that covers the practical aspects of probate, guardianship, and mental health law. There is an optional, bonus session on May 22nd, in the afternoon, at no additional cost for registrants. Early Bird Conference Rate: $425.00 per person (includes Wednesday bonus session).
Who should attend the conference?
Probate judges, probate assistants, probate clerks, court administrators, and other court and clerk personnel are all encouraged to attend our informative and entertaining programs.
How do I register for a conference?
You can register online or by mail. If you register online, you will still need to mail in your registration fee.
Registering Online:
Fill out the online form by clicking the Register Online button under the conference you’re interested in and remember to print the online registration payment form and mail it in with your registration check.
registering by mail:
Mail in the printed registration form along with your registration check.
Mail registrations to:
Texas College of Probate Judges
P. O. Box 2025
Austin, Texas 78768
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Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
We are pleased to announce we are hosting the May Regional Workshop at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel. The Omni Corpus Christi is located in the Marina District with views of Corpus Christi Bay. The hotel is located right on the beach and within walking distance to downtown. You may make your reservations with the hotel at: (800)843-6664. Indicate the group name of Texas College of Probate Judges when making reservations. The room rates are$119.00 per night single ($129.00 for double, $139.00 for triple, and $149.00 for quad), plus customary tax. There are a limited number of rooms available at the group rate. Self-parking is $10 per night; overnight valet parking is $35 per night. To receive the group rate your hotel reservation must be made by May 1st. We look forward to seeing you there!
August Annual Meeting, San Antonio, August 29-30, 2024
This is a 2-day, Annual Meeting that covers the practical aspects of probate, guardianship, and mental health law. In addition to covering topics similar to those covered in the regional meetings, the annual meeting will include a Legislative update. There is an optional bonus session on August 28th, in the afternoon, at no additional cost for registrants. Early Bird Conference Rate: $450.00 per person (includes Wednesday bonus session).
We are thrilled to return to the Historic Menger Hotel San Antonio for our Annual Meeting in August. The hotel is an easy 5-10 minute walk to the River Walk. You may make your reservations by calling: (800) 345-9285. Indicate the group name of Texas College of Probate Judges when making reservations. The room rate is $118.00 per night single or double, plus customary tax. There are a limited number of rooms available at the group rate. To receive the group rate your hotel reservation must be made by August 14th. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Menger Hotel is one of the oldest, best known hotels in the state of Texas. On February 1, 1859, the hotel was opened by William Menger, and was constructed on the site of Texas’ first brewery, Menger’s brewery. When the Civil War and Reconstruction ended, and following the 1877 arrival of the railroad, the Menger Hotel quickly became the best-known hotel west of the Mississippi River. Praised for the cuisine offered in the Colonial Dining Room, the Menger hosted such notables as Sam Houston, Generals Lee and Grant, thirteen different presidents, Babe Ruth, Mae West, Sarah Bernhardt, and Bob Dylan. In 1898, Colonel Leonard Wood and his lieutenant-colonel (and future president of the United States), Theodore Roosevelt, set up an enlistment table at the Menger Bar where they recruited over 1,250 men to form the Rough Riders, the most popular volunteer regiment in the history of the world. William Menger died at the hotel in 1871, and the hotel is said to be home to as many as 43 resident ghosts!