New Judge Stage 3
New Justice of the Peace Stage III Conference
General Information
We look forward to seeing you in Round Rock on March 22 - 25, 2026. Read below for a detailed conference agenda and scroll to the bottom for FAQs.
Hotel Information
The conference will take place at the Hyatt Place Austin/Round Rock located at 420 Sundance Pkwy, Round Rock, TX 78681. TJCTC will pay for parking for overnight and daily guests.
Conference Agenda
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Sunday, March 22nd
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3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Registration
Registration will take place in the prefunction area near the meeting space. You can register on Sunday or Monday morning.
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4:00 p.m. - Hotel check-in
You can check-in to the hotel at 4:00 p.m. If you check-in earlier, the hotel can store your luggage until your room is ready.
Please note: When you arrive to check in, the hotel will require you to put a debit or credit card down for incidentals. After you check out, you will receive a refund for any remaining balance after incidental charges are totaled (if you charge nothing to your room, you will receive a full refund). If you use a debit card, the incidental deposit will be charged to your card immediately, refunds may take a few days depending on your bank. If you use a credit card it will just put a hold on your account until check out. We recommend using a credit card instead of a debit card.
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Monday, March 23rd
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7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Registration and breakfast
A hot breakfast will be served in the hotel restaurant beginning at 7:00 a.m.
Registration will also be available for people who have not registered yet.
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8:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Truant Conduct
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12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch
A lunch buffet will be served for registered conference attendees.
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10:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Civil Procedure - Judgment & Beyond
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2:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Civil Procedure: Causes of Action
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Tuesday, March 24th
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7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
A hot breakfast will be served in the hotel restaurant beginning at 7:00 a.m.
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8:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Civil Procedure: Causes of Action
No new handouts for this presentation.
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12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch
A lunch buffet will be served in the meeting space for registered conference attendees.
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11:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Discovery & Evidence
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3:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Polling Cavalcade: 80 Hours in Review
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Wednesday, March 25th
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7:00 - 8:00 a.m. - Breakfast
A hot breakfast will be served in the restaurant beginning at 7:00 a.m.
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8:00 - 12:00 p.m. - Criminal and Civil Jury Trial Activity
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What should I wear?
While there is no official dress code, we encourage folks to wear business casual. Also, please note: meeting rooms can be cold, so a light sweater is a good idea.
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What should I bring?
We will provide pens and handouts. You can bring a notepad if you'd like to take notes.
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Can a guest come with me?
Yes! Guests are welcome to stay at the hotel with you. However, all meals are for conference participants only.
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Will handouts be provided?
For Stage III, judges will need to print their own handouts.
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Do you have another question?
Feel free to email Jessica at jessforeman@txstate.edu for more information.