San Gabriel Ballroom Foyer
San Gabriel Ballroom Foyer
San Gabriel Ballroom Foyer
San Gabriel Ballroom A-E
Speaker: Remi Garza, Cameron County Elections Administrator
Discover diverse training techniques and approaches designed to enhance learning and engagement. This session will explore innovative strategies to meet various learning styles and achieve impactful results.
San Gabriel Ballroom A-E
Speakers: Remi Garza, Cameron County Elections Administrator
Lisa Hayes, Guadalupe County Elections Administrator
This session will explore effective strategies for reviewing contracts and enhancing communication throughout the process. Learn best practices to ensure clarity, mitigate risks, and foster productive collaboration with stakeholders.
San Gabriel Ballroom Foyer
San Gabriel Ballroom A-E
Speaker: Chris Davis, Travis County Voter Registration Division Director
If you’re attending this academy, you’re probably the subject matter expert in your county for running elections. In this section we’ll talk about how you should be charging participating political subdivisions for your (and your staff’s) expertise when running their elections. Various cost-sharing models will be discussed, and the latitude in fee setting in the Election Code will also be covered.
San Gabriel Ballroom A-E
This session will explore key human resources strategies for poll workers and volunteers. Learn best practices for managing personnel, addressing challenges, and fostering a productive and inclusive environment for election success.
San Gabriel Ballroom A-E
San Gabriel Ballroom A-E
San Gabriel Ballroom A-E
This session equips election workers with practical de-escalation strategies to handle conflicts and maintain a safe voting environment. Participants will learn to identify potential disruptions and apply effective communication techniques to defuse tense situations, ensuring a smooth and secure election process.
San Gabriel Ballroom A-E
Delve into essential strategies for preparing for election audits, including meticulous record retention practices. Learn how to maintain comprehensive documentation, adhere to legal requirements and navigate the audit process with confidence and precision.
San Gabriel Ballroom Foyer
This session invites election professionals to discuss their experiences and best practices, fostering knowledge exchange among colleagues with varying levels of tenure in the field.
0-2 Years – San Gabriel Ballroom G-K
2+ years – San Gabriel Ballroom A-E
San Gabriel Ballroom A-E
Here’s a great opportunity to network with fellow attendees over beverages and hors d’oeuvres.
San Gabriel Ballroom Foyer
San Gabriel Ballroom Foyer
San Gabriel Ballroom A-E
This session will provide an in-depth overview of Chapter 19 funds, including eligibility requirements, allocation processes, and best practices for utilizing these funds. Attendees will gain clarity on how to effectively manage and apply Chapter 19 funds in their own organizations.
San Gabriel Ballroom A-E
Speaker: Chris Davis, Travis County Voter Registration Division Director
This session will cover the essential steps in the voter registration process, including best practices for Voter Deputy Registrar (VDR) training and how to effectively manage voter registration precinct compliance. Attendees will learn how to streamline these tasks to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the registration process and election day operations.
San Gabriel Ballroom Foyer
San Gabriel Ballroom A-E
Speakers: Hon. Heather Hawthorne, Chambers County Clerk
Rhita Koches, County Relations Officer, Texas Association of Counties
Former county official and county clerk review the need for building relationships to make your job easier and more effective. Look at the various county government offices and how each affects the others. See how they all must work together to get the job done.
San Gabriel Ballroom A-E
In this closing session, we will take a forward-looking approach to the 2026 elections, discussing emerging trends, updates in election law, and key areas for improvement. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask final questions and share any last-minute thoughts before we wrap up the conference.