About Us

The Texas Justice Court Training Center is an educational endeavor of the Justices of the Peace & Constables Association (JPCA).

We strive to provide excellent continuing education to justices of the peace, constables, deputy constables, and justice court staff. Together with the JPCA Board of Directors and Education Committees, we develop curriculum and plan education statewide.

We are affiliated with Texas State University and funded by grants from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and the Texas Department of Transportation.

TJCTC Staff

Thea Whalen headshot

Thea Whalen

Executive Director

td24@txstate.edu

Laura Villarreal headshot

Laura Villarreal

John Lackey headshot

John Lackey

Staff Attorney

j.lackey@txstate.edu

Jasmine Barker headshot

Jasmine Barker

Justice of the Peace Program Administrator

jms369@txstate.edu

Jeff Grajek headshot

Jeff Grajek

Sonya Rahrovi headshot

Sonya Rahrovi

Associate Director

sr41@txstate.edu

Rebecca Glisan headshot

Rebecca Glisan

Director of Curriculum & Staff Attorney

rebecca.glisan@txstate.edu

Mark Zuniga headshot

Mark Zuniga

Jay Takach headshot

Jay Takach

Civil Process Program Administrator

jay.takach@txstate.edu

Francisco Paredes headshot

Francisco Paredes

Office Coordinator

fjp12@txstate.edu

Bronson Tucker Headshot

Bronson Tucker

General Counsel

bt16@txstate.edu

Amber Myers Headshot

Amber Myers

Director of Legal Outreach & Staff Attorney

a_m1814@txstate.edu

Jessica Foreman headshot

Jessica Foreman

Education Manager

jessforeman@txstate.edu

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Ashley Maxfield

Court Personnel Program Administrator 

abh57@txstate.edu

Contact Us

Phone Numbers:
(512) 347-9927
(800) 687-8528

Address:
1701 Directors Blvd, Suite 530
Austin, Texas 78744

Note, due to our office being on a secure floor and our hybrid work schedule, any in-person meetings are by appointment only.