Location: Plum Blossom AB
Location: Atrium Convention Registration
Location: Atrium Convention Registration
Location: Wyeth
This session is required for all new tax assessor-collectors during the first 90 days of taking office. It provides information on the basic operations of a county tax office, where additional resources can be obtained, and on the rules and regulations that are state-mandated. Tax assessor-collectors are considered new if still in their first term of office.
Speakers: Hon. Ellen Owens, TACA Director and Tax Assessor-Collector, Bastrop County
Hon. Randy Riggs, TACA Past President and Tax Assessor-Collector, McLennan County
Location: Plum Blossom AB
The 21st century manager must be skilled in achieving objectives by maximizing the potential of the organization’s most valuable assets—its human resources. In the past, managers directed and controlled employees. Today, managers empower employees to direct themselves. The most successful companies will be learning organizations—encouraging, supporting, and teaching employees—while also holding them accountable for results. The real job of a manager is not only to inspire employees to be their best, but also to establish a working environment that allows them to be their best. Management is an attitude–a way of life. It is a commitment to work with staff to help them succeed, as well as a desire to help an organization succeed. This workshop will provide practical, realistic strategies and tools to help participants become more effective in leading and managing their teams. To improve results the team members who are committed to and responsible for the achievement of the Tax Assessor-Collectors long-term success must be focused and work together to ensure positive long-term departmental and ultimately organizational results.
Speaker: Nancy Baird, President, Training Strategies, Inc.
This course is approved for TACA Advanced Designations PCAC/PDAC.
Additional $75 registration fee required.
Location: Stemmons Ballroom
Before you know it, the day will be here to say good-bye to the tax office. This presentation will be an interactive discussion of best practices to help elected officials reduce their liability as they prepare to leave the tax office life behind.
Speaker: Hon. Tammy McRae, TACA Past President and Tax Assessor-Collector, Montgomery County
Location: Wyeth
Location: Wyeth
Location: Wyeth
Location: Plum Blossom AB
This year's Bingo theme is 7th Inning Stretch. Wear your favorite baseball jersey, tee and swag!
Location: Imperial Ballroom
Location: Wyeth
Location: Plum Blossom AB
Location: Imperial Ballroom Foyer
Location: Atrium Convention Registration
Location: Imperial Ballroom
If you’ve listened to any other discussion about generational issues at work, then you’ve undoubtedly been told there are four distinct generations operating side-by-side in today’s working world. You’ve then been told the differences between those four generations, and then you’ve been told (although probably not in these exact words) that you need to just deal with all these different people, because they’re not going away and they’re not going to change how they operate. If that advice suits you, fantastic.
However, if you’ve ever been frustrated by how impossible it seems to employ four different strategies to manage four distinct generations, and if you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one who’s being asked to make any changes, then Stop Acting Your Age! is exactly what you need. Because it turns out that there really aren’t four generations. In this hysterical keynote, you’ll learn a simpler way of looking at your own generational picture, and you’ll also learn how to understand, recognize, and resolve every generational issue facing today’s workforce. That’s no exaggeration; by the end of Stop Acting Your Age!, you and your colleagues will walk away with all of the knowledge you’ll need to address 100% of the generational issues you’ll face for the rest of your career. Other generational presentations focus on what people want, but Stop Acting Your Age! will tell you why everyone wants the different things they do. It’s an important distinction, and it will make implementing new solutions easier than you ever thought possible.
So get ready to laugh more and learn more than you ever thought possible. Because improving your generational issues doesn’t have to be boring.
Speaker: Matt Havens, Keynote Speaker
Location: Imperial Ballroom
Location: Imperial Ballroom Foyer
This session will serve as an update of Britts and new laws affecting the TPWD and the tax office.
Speaker: Julie Aronow, Manager, Boat Titling, Registration & Marine Licensing, TPWD
Location: Grand Ballroom AB
This session will provide an in-depth overview of vehicle inventory taxation, including the various factors that impact taxation rates and the specific regulations governing this process. Additionally, participants will gain insight into special inventory taxation guidelines and exemptions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate these complex tax considerations.
Speaker: James Guest, Partner, Linebarger Attorneys at Law
Location: Stemmons Ballroom
What qualifies as a record? Who decides how long to keep a record? During this session, learn how to reference the retention schedules and how to do inventory audit. We will also discuss when and how to do dispositions.
Speaker: Anne Poulos, Government Information Analyst, Texas State Library & Archives Commission
Location: Plum Blossom AB
Location: Imperial Ballroom
Location: Grand Ballroom CDE
Location: Grand Ballroom CDE
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of gift tax regulations, the tax implications of inherited motor vehicles, and the treatment of community property in tax collection. Participants will gain valuable insights into the complexities of these tax laws, including guidelines for reporting gifts, determining the fair market value of inherited assets, and understanding the treatment of community property in tax assessments.
Speakers: Lavonne Key, Tax Analyst, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Taliea Pocaigue, Tax Specialist, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Location: Imperial Ballroom
Location: Grand Ballroom CDE
This session will continue the conversation and provide a comprehensive overview of gift tax regulations, the tax implications of inherited motor vehicles, and the treatment of community property in tax collection. Participants will gain valuable insights into the complexities of these tax laws, including guidelines for reporting gifts, determining the fair market value of inherited assets, and understanding the treatment of community property in tax assessments.
Speakers: Lavonne Key, Tax Analyst, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Taliea Pocaigue, Tax Specialist, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Location: Imperial Ballroom
This session will focus on TxDMV initiatives for the FY25/25 biennium and legislative implementation progress.
Speakers: Daniel Avita, Executive Director, TxDMV
Brett Graham, Board Member, TxDMV
Location: Imperial Ballroom
Location: Plum Blossom AB
Location: Imperial Ballroom
Location: Wyeth
Location: Grand Ballroom CDE
Location: Grand Ballroom CDE
Location: Atrium Convention Registration
This session will focus on providing webDEALER Training, including an overview of webDEALER, accessing webDEALER, the county review process, and resources available.
Speakers: Jessica Jimenez, Q&A Training Specialist, TxDMV
Lori Stoval, Q&A Training Specialist, TxDMV
Location: Stemmons Ballroom
Location: Grand Ballroom AB
Location: Grand Ballroom CDE
This session will focus on County Guide updates related to equipment, inventory, and information on the internal assessment conducted.
Speakers: Jeffrey Armstrong, Application Services Director, TxDMV
Wendy Barron, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) Chief Information Officer, TxDMV
Annette Quintero, Vehicle Titles and Registration (VTR) Division Director, TxDMV
Patricia Ueckert, VTR Operations Section Director, TxDMV
Location: Stemmons Ballroom
Location: Grand Ballroom CDE
Location: Grand Ballroom AB
This session will provide training on why documentation is important and how it affects everyone. Supervisors need to be able to know how to document accurately to build a solid defense in any liability situation. The goal is to help the supervisors be confident in their observations, decisions, and information to maintain a good working environment and the county running efficiently.
Speaker: Rita Fyffe, Human Resources Consultant, Texas Association of Counties
Location: Stemmons Ballroom
Location: Imperial Ballroom
You will learn how TCDRS does retirement right and the key features that make TCDRS financially strong and sound. In addition, Ms. Bishop will address our 2023 investment performance and will answer questions about the retirement plan that you sponsor for your hard-working county and district employees.
Speakers: Amy Bishop, Executive Director, TCDRS
Eric Hanke, Member Service Field Representative, TCDRS
Location: Plum Blossom AB
Representatives from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission will provide an update about new laws and procedures regarding collection of TABC licenses and will review the TABC website.
Speakers: Julie Ross, Director of Licensing, TABC
Sarah Fricke, Deputy Director of Licensing, TABC
Location: Grand Ballroom AB
County tax assessor-collectors, deputies and their staff must continuously work to promote an ethical environment in the county tax office to avoid negative perceptions. This course defines ethics and reviews basic terms, ethical conduct and consequences of unethical behavior.
This course is approved for TACA advanced designation completion. Sign in required for Part 1 and Part 2.
Speaker: Jim Lambeth, Capital Partner, Linebarger Attorneys at Law
Location: Stemmons Ballroom
Get the Who's and How's on all the state and local agencies that tax assessor-collectors need to know.
Speaker: Connie Rose, Director of Education, McCreary Veselka Bragg & Allen PC
Location: Grand Ballroom AB
This session will provide an update from the Texas Secretary of State’s Office regarding voter registration updates and how and when you can use Chapter 19 funds.
Speakers: Tiffany Owens, TEAM Trainer, Texas Secretary of State
Lena Proft, Senior Staff Attorney, Texas Secretary of State
Location: Plum Blossom AB
County tax assessor-collectors, deputies and their staff must continuously work to promote an ethical environment in the county tax office to avoid negative perceptions. This course defines ethics and reviews basic terms, ethical conduct and consequences of unethical behavior.
This course is approved for TACA advanced designation completion. Sign in required for Part 1 and Part 2.
Speaker: Jim Lambeth, Capital Partner, Linebarger Attorneys at Law
Location: Stemmons Ballroom
Location: Grand Ballroom CDE
This session will focus on HB 718 overview including information regarding plate types, rule provisions, TIADA events, and regional conferences.
Speakers: Roland D. Luna, Deputy Executive Director, TxDMV
Monique Johnston, Motor Vehicle Division Director, TxDMV
Corrie Thompson, Enforcement Division Director, TxDMV
Annette Quintero, VTR Division Director, TxDMV
Location: Imperial Ballroom
Transportation and dinner provided
Buses will pick up in front of the Grand Atrium Entrance
Location: Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Location: Plum Blossom AB
Location: Grand Ballroom CDE
Location: Grand Ballroom CDE
Location: Atrium Convention Registration
This session will serve as a summary of the truth-in-taxation process and will facilitate a refresher on Truth-N-Taxation and discuss the ETR and RTR worksheets, the best place to get data and how to work with your entities to be successful.
Speaker: Connie Rose, Director of Education, McCreary Veselka Bragg & Allen PC
Location: Imperial Ballroom
Location: Grand Ballroom CDE
This session will cover the detection and prevention of fraudulent transactions, including best practices for identifying red flags, implementing security measures, and utilizing technology to mitigate risks. Attendees will learn strategies to protect and customers from financial losses and maintain trust.
Speaker: Jami Palmer, Vice President, Frost Bank
Location: Imperial Ballroom
Location: Grand Ballroom CDE
The session will provide an in-depth analysis of the ransomware attack that occurred at the Dallas Central Appraisal District, focusing on the impact it had on the organization, the response strategies implemented, and lessons learned from the incident. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the importance of cybersecurity measures and incident response planning in safeguarding critical data systems against ransomware threats.
Speaker: Shane Docherty, Executive Director and Chief Appraiser, Dallas Central Appraisal District
Location: Imperial Ballroom