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Civil Process Updates 8.29.2025 – IMPORTANT

Important Legislative Updates Taking Effect September 1, 2025! 

There are several legislative updates going into effect on Monday, September 1, 2025, so we wanted to make sure you knew about the new laws and the corresponding forms that we have prepared for your use.

Please read this entire email for all of the details, links to forms and other resources, and helpful information!

SB 1333 – Squatters!

This bill has several parts, most of which will impact constable processes. The main new process assigned to constables goes into effect Monday, September1, 2025.

Removal of Unauthorized Occupants (new procedure!)

This is a new procedure described in new Property Code Chapter 24B where property owners (or their agents) can request immediate removal by sheriff/constable of a person unlawfully occupying a dwelling, if:

  • The property was not open to the public when entered,
  • The property is not the subject of pending litigation between the parties,
  • The owner/agent has directed the person to leave, and they have not done so, and
  • The occupant is not a current/former tenant (under written or oral lease), immediate family, owner, or co-owner.

 Who can file?

The complainant must be:

  • the record owner of the property that is the subject of the complaint or the owner’s agent; and
  • otherwise entitled to the relief sought in the complaint.

What is the procedure?

  1. The owner/agent must file a complaint that is sworn or has an unsworn declaration that includes everything listed in the statute and provide ID (and agent must give documentation of authority to act on owner’s behalf). In the county where the property is located. (This means, any precinct.)
  • The Sheriff or Constable must establish the following:
  • The property was not open to the public when entered,
  • The owner/agent is actually the owner and has entitlement to make the complaint,
  • The property is not the subject of pending litigation between the parties,
  • The owner/agent has directed the person to leave, and they have not done so, and
  • The occupant is not a current/former tenant (under written or oral lease), immediate family, owner, or co-owner.
  • If the Sheriff or Constable determines that at least one of the issues exist the owner will be directed to proceed to the proper JP Court for the necessary eviction process.
  • Then without delay, the Sheriff or Constable must serve notice to immediately vacate (by hand delivery or affixing the notice to the front door or entrance of the dwelling) and restore possession to the owner.  
  • The property owner or owner’s agent may request that the sheriff or constable remain on the property to keep the peace while the owner or owner’s agent:
  • changes any locks; and
  • removes any personal property of an occupant from the dwelling and places the personal property at or near the property line of the owner’s property.

Important Notes:

  • Law enforcement may arrest unauthorized occupants for trespass, outstanding warrants, or other offenses for which there is probable cause.
  • Sheriffs/constables may charge a fee equivalent to executing a writ of possession, plus an hourly rate if asked to remain on-site during removal.
  • Sheriffs/constables are shielded from liability for loss/damage during removal.
  • Owners/agents are generally not liable for property loss/damage from removal, but may be sued for wrongful removal and face damages, court costs, and attorney’s fees.
  • The return of service should be provided to the person that filed the complaint and copy kept in the file at the constable/sheriff’s office.

This bill has other parts, including the creation of new criminal offenses. You can learn more by reading the Civil Process Legislative Update Materials on the TJCTC Legislative Page – https://www.tjctc.org/legislative.html

New Forms 

Click the buttons below or visit the TJCTC Forms Page to access the new forms drafted by TJCTC for this process. Special thank you to Constable Chad Jordan’s Office for collaborating on these forms

Complaint To Remove Person Occupying Dwelling Without Owner’s ConsentDownload
Notice to Immediately Vacate — Unauthorized OccupantsDownload

Other Legislative Materials

Want more information about other legislative changes? Visit the TJCTC Legislative Page to download handouts and other information: https://www.tjctc.org/legislative.html

Registration for Programs is Coming Soon!

Civil Process Conferences will open for registration starting on October 21, 2025. Look for more information soon.

There will also be a special workshop this coming academic year, specifically for constables and deputies where we will do a deep dive into all of the recent changes to evictions and landlord/tenant issues!

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TJCTC Updates 8.21.2025

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Mid-Month Updates

Please read this email fully for an important legislative update as well as some great training opportunities (some of them are FREE)!

Important note, if you downloaded Legislative Update Materials prior to 8/21/2025, please re-download the updated version, available today. We apologize, but some new information was provided this week that lead us to change a few slides.

For judges/clerks, changes were made specifically to sections regarding SB 1667, HB 654, and HB 2282. There were no changes made to the 2025 New Fine-Only Offense Chart. For constables/deputies, there were several minor changes made. There were no changes made to the Caselaw Update.

SB 1667 Expunctions

Note: If you attended the 8/19/25 Legislative Update in Corpus Christi, this update includes updated information from our presentation.

This bill applies to expunction petitions filed after 9/1/2025, and made changes to Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55A. (Note, this won’t apply to expunctions made other under code provisions, like alcohol offense expunctions.)

It requires district clerks to compile and maintain on their website a list of agencies/entities and their applicable email addresses, so that expunction petitions and orders can be delivered to the appropriate entities electronically.

New Fee: If an agency/entity cannot receive the order electronically, then the court shall charge a $25 fee effective 1/1/2026.

Old Fee: This bill repealed the “Fees in Expunction Proceedings” section. This means that starting 9/1/2025, the $100 fee for CCP Ch. 55A expunctions can no longer be charged. This also means only the new $25 fee discussed above will be charged (after 1/1/2026). Note, this repeal was an error that the legislature is seeking to reverse in the special session. If the new bill passes, the $100 fee will go back into effect 1/1/2026. TJCTC will keep you updated on this situation.

There are also new provisions regarding inspection and disposition of expunction records and retention of mental health records.

Want more info?

Review TJCTC’s legislative update slides on SB 1667

Read SB 1667

Legal Question of the Month

Release of Judgment in Error

A default judgment was granted against the defendant last year. A few months later, there was a Release of Judgment entered in the case. The plaintiff recently realized that the judgment was NOT supposed to be released, they have now submitted a “Motion to Vacate and set aside satisfaction of judgment”. Is this something that is possible, to set aside the release of judgment?

Answer: At this point, it may be best to have a hearing to ensure that there is nothing weird going on or no other mistakes are made, and give notice to both the judgment creditor and judgment debtor.

At the hearing, if the court finds that the release was entered in error, then the court can enter an order withdrawing or striking the release and noting what happened.  This will also give the debtor an opportunity to be heard and know what is going on, as they might have no clue any of this happened.

Upcoming Training Opportunities

8th Annual Judicial Summit on Mental Health

Detailed Agenda Available

The 8th Annual Judicial Summit on Mental Health will be held October 7-8, 2025, at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria in Houston, Texas. Capacity for our in-person meeting is limited; we have fewer than 100 in-person spots left. Those who are not able to attend the meeting in person will have the opportunity to live-stream the event from their home or office.

Book your hotel room at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria by September 12 to get the Summit room block rate.

Don’t forget, registration is free! Register to attend in-person or online: https://web.cvent.com/event/e401bbc3-30ae-401f-be22-b1b385a958b7/regPage:3a358dcf-21b7-414c-ad7b-06220cc77043

TAC RMP Regional Pool Workshops

Various Dates from September 23, 2025 – October 02, 2025 (multi-day)

TAC Risk Management Pool Regional Workshops are scheduled around the state and are designed to be small, intense and topic-specific. These one-day sessions will cover the latest in risk control, human resources and law enforcement.

Who Should Attend?

Elected and appointed officials, decision-makers for the Pool, human resource directors and managers, workers’ compensation managers, and department managers or supervisors.

Registration Fees The workshops are provided at no cost to county officials and staff.

Learn More and Register: https://www.county.org/education-and-events/calendar-of-events/2025/tac-rmp-regional-pool-workshop/overview

Online Training

Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative from NCSC

NCSC has launched an initiative designed to help courts play an active role in raising awareness of human trafficking. CDL Drivers & Courts: On the Road to End Human Trafficking offers judges a tool to address this issue from the bench—a specialized e-learning course that can be assigned to CDL drivers who appear before the court.

The free, self-paced e-learning course educates commercial drivers on how to identify and report signs of human trafficking, understand reporting procedures, and comply with the No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act, which imposes a lifetime CDL disqualification for drivers convicted of human trafficking in a commercial motor vehicle. Participants earn a certificate of completion that can be submitted to the court.

Resources for this initiative, including a judicial bench card, are available at https://www.ncsc.org/cdlhtainfo. Note, if you are a judge or clerk who completes this course and would like TJCTC Credit, please email your certificate to Jessica Foreman at jessforeman@txstate.edu.

Disaster Relief Help

Do members of your community still need disaster relief aid? 

You can share the following link to resources from Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid with your community.https://www.trla.org/disaster

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TJCTC Updates 8.13.2025

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Legislative Updates and Other Training

As we come to the end of summer, there are some interesting online learning opportunities and of course legislative updates coming up very soon before we get back into the next year of regularly-scheduled training.

We have received several calls about legislative changes. We are hard at work going through the changes to explain them to you and update materials!

Several of the Legislative Update programs still have seats left:

Beaumont (Judges, Court Personnel, & Civil Process) on August 28

Virtual Civil Process on September 10

Lubbock (Judges & Court Personnel) on September 15

Virtual Judges & Court Personnel on September 17

Some other programs have short wait lists, and you may still get a spot, but it is not guaranteed.

Sign up at www.tjctc.org/legislative. 

Last Civil Process Conference of 2025

Virtual Civil Process Conference
August 19th – 22nd , 2025.
TCOLE #1415 and TCOLE #3131

Note: This will be the final TJCTC course for TCOLE Civil Process (for elected officials) #1415 for this training cycle.

Register through August 15 by logging in to your TJCTC profile at: https://enroll.tjctc.org/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=2544790

After August 15, please email Jay Takach at jay.takach@txstate.edu if you are interested in joining.

For the next few months, we will be highlighting legislative changes each time we send out Updates. 

Our first highlight is SB 2371, related to credit card skimmers on electronic terminals.

This bill created a new class c offense among other statutes related to credit card skimmers. It went into effect on May 27, 2025.

Sec. 607A.102.CRIMINAL OFFENSES. (a) A person commits an offense if the person refuses to allow an inspection of an electronic terminal at the merchant ’s place of business in violation of Section 607A.053. An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.
(b) A person commits an offense if the person negligently or recklessly disposes of a skimmer that was installed on an electronic terminal by another person. An offense under this subsection is a Class B misdemeanor.
(c) A person commits an offense if, knowing that an investigation is ongoing or that a criminal proceeding has been commenced and is pending, the person disposes of a skimmer installed on an electronic terminal by another person. An offense under this subsection is a felony of the third degree

Upcoming Training Opportunity

TAC RMP Regional Pool Workshops

Various Dates from September 23, 2025 – October 02, 2025 (multi-day)

TAC Risk Management Pool Regional Workshops are scheduled around the state and are designed to be small, intense and topic-specific. These one-day sessions will cover the latest in risk control, human resources and law enforcement.

Who Should Attend?

Elected and appointed officials, decision-makers for the Pool, human resource directors and managers, workers’ compensation managers, and department managers or supervisors.

Registration Fees

The workshops are provided at no cost to county officials and staff.

Learn More and Register: https://www.county.org/education-and-events/calendar-of-events/2025/tac-rmp-regional-pool-workshop/overview

Online Training

TJCTC Webinar

Lunch and Learn Webinar (court personnel only):
From Lockouts to Light Switches: Understanding Writs of Re-Entry and Restoration in Texas

Tired of evictions? Bring your lunch and join us for a Lunch and Learn covering other common landlord/tenant cases like Writs of Retrieval, Re-Entry, Restoration, and Repair and Remedy. We’ll break down how to process and adjudicate these cases with practical tips and real-world insight.

This webinar is TOMORROW, Thursday, August 14th, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.

Use this link to register now: https://txstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F4H4R5sQTgmA8C3VuQWB-w

NCSC Webinar

AI evidence in jury trials: Authenticity, admissibility, and roles of the court and juries

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies become more prevalent, state courts are likely to encounter AI-generated evidence, such as deepfakes, reconstructed videos, and synthetic documents. 

Join the TRI/NCSC AI Policy Consortium to explore the evidentiary challenges posed by both acknowledged and unacknowledged AI-generated evidence in jury trials. Panelists will examine existing legal frameworks for authentication and admissibility and provide practical guidance for judges and attorneys. Special attention will be paid to the unique responsibilities of courts and juries in evaluating the authenticity and reliability of AI-generated evidence, as well as the potential need for updated jury instructions and judicial guidance.

Learn More and Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZUPPIm9pQLiEo5aV-UR30w?utm_campaign=774425_AI%20evidence%20in%20jury%20trials%3A%20Authenticity%2C%20admissibility%2C%20and%20roles%20of%20the%20court%20and%20juries&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=v-0&dm_i=7L57,GLJT,4VW08I,2OO0Y,1#/registration

National Wellness Month

Did you know that August is National Wellness Month?

Take some time this month to reflect on your wellbeing as well as what you can do at the office and at home to promote wellness for your employees/coworkers and family.

Here is an article from WebMD that discusses all kinds of wellness strategies: https://www.webmdhealthservices.com/blog/august-is-national-wellness-month-lets-make-well-being-a-priority-all-year-long/ 

This is also a great time to do the 5 Day Challenge to Improve Your Mental Health if you haven’t already (or again if you want a refresher)! 

You can find it on the TJCTC Self-Paced Modules Page – https://www.tjctc.org/onlinelearning/selfpacedmodules.html

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TJCTC Updates 7.8.2025

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Returning After the Holiday

As we head into this first week after the July 4th holiday, our thoughts are will those in the Hill Country and across Texas who were affected by the storms and flooding. At the bottom of this email, we have compiled a list of organizations working on the ground that you may be able to utilize or share with members of your community. 

Today’s updates include a few legal announcements, including an emergency order affecting the Hill Country in addition to information about upcoming trainings. Note, we have announced an additional virtual Civil Process Conference for those needing to get their TCOLE requirements this cycle.

We have received several calls about legislative changes. We are hard at work going through the changes to explain them to you and update materials! If you missed it, our legislative update programs are open for registration. Sign up at www.tjctc.org/legislative.

Emergency Order

Today the Texas Supreme Court issued a First Emergency Order on the Hill Country Flood State of Disaster.

Key provisions of the order include:

– Court proceedings throughout Texas should be delayed or modified where reasonably necessary to cope with this disaster.

– Pursuant to section 22.0035(b) of the Texas Government Code,3 any statute of
limitations applicable to a civil claim is suspended if the claimant shows that
this disaster prevented the timely filing of the claim.

– Pursuant to section 22.0035(b) of the Texas Government Code, all courts in
Texas should consider disaster-caused delays as good cause for modifying or
suspending any deadline or procedure—whether prescribed by statute, rule, or
order—in any case, civil or criminal.

– All attorneys and litigants are strongly encouraged to cooperate with opposing
counsel, opposing parties, and court personnel to reach agreement on
reasonable extensions of time and any other accommodations made necessary
by this disaster.

The order expires on August 6, 2025, unless extended by the Court.

Access the order at this link: https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1460882/259035.pdf

SB 4 Update

n a ruling last week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the injunction in place against the execution of Senate Bill 4 from the 2023 legislative session (an immigration law that would allow local police to arrest people they suspect crossed the Texas-Mexico border illegally).

What does this mean?

This means that the laws created by Senate Bill 4 are currently not in effect. If/when there is another update, we will update you. 

Read the full order here: https://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/24/24-50149-CV1.pdf

Last Civil Process Conference of 2025

Virtual Civil Process Conference
August 19th – 22nd , 2025.
TCOLE #1415 and TCOLE #3131

Note: This will be the final TJCTC course for TCOLE Civil Process (for elected officials) #1415 for this training cycle.

Register by logging in to your TJCTC profile here: https://enroll.tjctc.org/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=2544790

Impaired Driving Symposium (judges only)

This 8-Hour program will include a range of topics on impaired driving and will include JPs, District Judges, County Judges, and Municipal Judges. Join us from July 30-31 to work with all levels of the judiciary to make Texas roads safer!

This program is sponsored by a generous grant from the Texas Department of Transportation. That means, it is FREE! There is no registration fee and the program comes with 1 free night at the hotel.

Register here: https://enroll.tjctc.org/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=1898021

Upcoming Training Opportunity

This upcoming conference from Texas Health and Human Services and other partners is a great opportunity for justices of the peace, constables, and other county employees who work in the criminal justice system. 

https://txbhjustice.org/the-summit-2025

TAC RMP Regional Pool Workshops

Various Dates from September 23, 2025 – October 02, 2025 (multi-day)

TAC Risk Management Pool Regional Workshops are scheduled around the state and are designed to be small, intense and topic-specific. These one-day sessions will cover the latest in risk control, human resources and law enforcement.

Who Should Attend?

Elected and appointed officials, decision-makers for the Pool, human resource directors and managers, workers’ compensation managers, and department managers or supervisors.

Registration Fees

The workshops are provided at no cost to county officials and staff.

Learn more and register: https://www.county.org/education-and-events/calendar-of-events/2025/tac-rmp-regional-pool-workshop/overview

Upcoming TJCTC Webinars

Justice for All: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Animal Cases in the Courtroom

July 18th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm

This webinar will address the role of the justice of the peace in animal cruelty cases, as well as other animal-related laws appearing before the court.

In doing so, it will touch upon dangerous dog cases, serious bodily injury cases, civil seizures, appellate process, and thinking outside the box when working with the parties for the greater good of the community. 

Register here: https://txstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bo5YIvbJQxucJmrU07lp3Q#/registration

Resources for Flood Victims

Red Cross – Information about help and reunification be found on their website – https://www.redcross.org/

2-1-1 Texas – https://www.211texas.org/

Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) – https://tdem.texas.gov/

Legal Aid – to find the appropriate legal aid provider visit – https://www.tjctc.org/srl/srl-attorney-search.html

SAMHSA – mental health support – Call SAMHSA at (800) 985-5990 or text 988 to connect with a trained mental health professional.

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TJCTC Updates 6.12.2025

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Training & Updates

We wanted to remind you again about some online training opportunities (at the end of this email), an in-person training opportunity in August, and provide a few updates.

We have also received several calls about legislative changes. If you missed it, our legislative update programs are open for registration! Sign up at www.tjctc.org/legislative. 

TLSC Eviction Helpline Closing

The TLSC statewide Eviction Helpline, 855-270-7655, is closing on July 31, 2025 due to funding ending. Anyone who calls the Eviction Helpline after July will hear a voicemail stating the Helpline has closed and directing them to website TexasLawHelp.org for information on what limited legal aid remains available and otherwise how to represent themselves. 

It has been brought to our attention that many courts have this information as well as old information about the Texas Eviction Diversion Program in their current eviction citations. Please make sure your court is using the most up-to-date forms and no longer includes this information.

Please refer those asking for legal information to our Self-Represented Litigants Page that includes updated links to resources like TexasLawHelp.org and the Texas State Law Library.

Upcoming Training Opportunity

This upcoming conference from Texas Health and Human Services and other partners is a great opportunity for justices of the peace, constables, and other county employees who work in the criminal justice system. 

Register: https://txbhjustice.org/the-summit-2025

Impaired Driving Symposium (judges only)

This 8-Hour program will include a range of topics on impaired driving and will include JPs, District Judges, County Judges, and Municipal Judges. Join us from July 30-31 to work with all levels of the judiciary to make Texas roads safer!

This program is sponsored by a generous grant from the Texas Department of Transportation. That means, it is FREE! There is no registration fee and the program comes with 1 free night at the hotel. 

Register: https://enroll.tjctc.org/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=1898021

Upcoming TJCTC Webinars

Justice for All: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Animal Cases in the Courtroom

July 18th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm

This webinar will address the role of the justice of the peace in animal cruelty cases, as well as other animal-related laws appearing before the court.

In doing so, it will touch upon dangerous dog cases, serious bodily injury cases, civil seizures, appellate process, and thinking outside the box when working with the parties for the greater good of the community. 

Register: https://txstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bo5YIvbJQxucJmrU07lp3Q#/registration

Upcoming Inquest Webinar from Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Registries (EMSTR) 

Data Quality Webinar

June 24th from 10:00 – 11:00 am CT

This session from the EMSTR Registry Operations Support Team will focus on the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Submersion (drowning) programs. This training will cover program inclusion criteria and common questions that come up when reporting these case types.

The sessions will end with a brief Q&A component. Questions regarding the Acute Injury (Trauma Program) are also welcome for Registrars who fulfill both functions. Please register to receive an emailed invitation to join the meeting. Don’t hesitate to reach out ahead of time to injury.web@dshs.texas.gov with any questions or concerns!

Note: This is not a TJCTC webinar, but it is from a reputable source and judges can receive judicial education credit for attending and reporting their attendance to TJCTC.

Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7204992391771996758

Upcoming Inquest Webinar from Valor

From Crime Scene to Autopsy: An Insider’s Journey into Death Investigations

June 24th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm CT

Join Valor Technical Cleaning for a powerful, one-time-only forensic science webinar featuring two of the most influential voices in death investigations.

Dr. Michael Baden – World-renowned forensic pathologist, known for his work on the John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Jeffrey Epstein cases.

Joseph J. Kolb, MA – Former death investigator with the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator, certified Diplomate of the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators, Executive Director of the Southwest Gang Information Center, instructor for the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and experienced criminal justice instructor.

In this exclusive discussion, these two experts will walk us through the real-life process of death investigations—from the scene to the autopsy room. You’ll gain rare insight into the intersection of field forensics and pathology, directly from the front lines of some of history’s most significant investigations.

Note: This is not a TJCTC webinar, but it is from a reputable source and judges can receive judicial education credit for attending and reporting their attendance to TJCTC.

Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6317473254771/WN_73hqjud6QCSRjJWOlNmBnA#/registration

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TJCTC Updates 5.19.2025

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Online Training & More

This week we have a few resources and legal questions along with some reminders for available online trainings. 

Legal Question of the Week

Question: Can a plaintiff in a debt claim file one petition against one Defendant but have multiple claims? Example: Plaintiff ABC Legal filed one petition against Defendant Jane Doe listing count 1 – Discover bank charge off account purchased by ABC Legal. Count 2 – AMEX CC charge off account purchased by ABC Legal. Shouldn’t the plaintiff file a petition for each separate debt? 

Answer: Yes, if the case is between the same plaintiff and defendant (looks like it is, because ABC Legal now owns all of the debts), then they can be filed in the same case, even if there are multiple contracts/debts. The plaintiff could also choose to file as two separate cases. It is up to the plaintiff on how they choose to file the case. Note, this applies to all small claims (not just debt claims) – multiple causes of action can be handled in the same case if the total damages fall below $20,000. 

Upcoming TJCTC Webinars

Clearing Your Docket While Helping Your Community: An Update

June 5th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm

This webinar will be an overview of strategies to clear criminal case dockets while ensuring that indigent defendants’ rights are protected. It will include information about Omnibase holds, waiver of fines and fees, community service plans, other indigent assistance strategies, and include relevant legislative updates

Register for the Webinar: https://txstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_spcexLIFROSVykhcZrpsZg#/registration

Justice for All: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Animal Cases in the Courtroom

July 18th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm

This webinar will address the role of the justice of the peace in animal cruelty cases, as well as other animal-related laws appearing before the court. In doing so, it will touch upon dangerous dog cases, serious bodily injury cases, civil seizures, appellate process, and thinking outside the box when working with the parties for the greater good of the community. 

Register for the Webinar: https://txstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bo5YIvbJQxucJmrU07lp3Q#/registration

Upcoming NCSC Webinars

Courts & Accommodations for Users with Disabilities

Tuesday, May 20 at 2:00 pm CT

This webinar will explore how courts implement accommodations tailored to the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities. We will discuss how courts can handle accommodation requests and provide guidance on best practices for making informed decisions that enhance accessibility. To enrich the learning experience, we will use hypothetical scenarios to illustrate real-world scenarios and the decision-making processes involved.

Note, this webinar is not sponsored by TJCTC, but judges and court personnel may submit proof of attendance for general judicial education credit.

Register to the Webinar: https://ncsc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oknT1T1GT82-Gt0LAdhBkw?utm_campaign=731104_Whats%20on%20May%2019%20%28new%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=v-0&dm_i=7L57,FO4G,4VW08I,2ICK4,1#/registration

AI-Assisted Translation in the Courts: Exploring Opportunities and Navigating Risks

Wednesday, May 21 at noon CT

In this webinar, we will candidly discuss the potential risks associated with AI translation tools, distinguishing between applications with varying levels of sensitivity — such as translating court forms versus court transcripts. The webinar aims to provide participants with a balanced understanding of the potential benefits and risks of AI-assisted translation in the courts, empowering them to make informed decisions about its implementation and use.

Note, this webinar is not sponsored by TJCTC, but judges and court personnel may submit proof of attendance for general judicial education credit.

Register for the Webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZUPPIm9pQLiEo5aV-UR30w?utm_campaign=731104_Whats%20on%20May%2019%20%28new%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=v-0&dm_i=7L57,FO4G,4VW08I,2ICK3,1#/registration

6 Mental Health Tips from Psychologists

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

As we reflect on our mental health this month, why not look to the professionals for the best tips? The American Psychological Association just shared an article called 6 mental health tips psychologists use. 

Make sure to also check out the Mental Health Awareness Month content that TJCTC has been sharing on LinkedIn and Facebook. Make sure to follow TJCTC on social media for tips like this as well as office closures and other important updates.

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TJCTC Updates 5.9.2025

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Court Employee Appreciation Week and Upcoming Webinars

Thank you so much to all of the court employees for what you do to improve access to justice here in Texas! We all know that the courts couldn’t function without the help of the court staff.

Make sure that you check out the link at the bottom of this email to access a special toolkit focused on showing how much you appreciate your court staff.

Also, another reminder, don’t forget to sign up for a legislative update. We will be holding them all around the state and also virtually.

Upcoming TJCTC Webinars

Clearing Your Docket While Helping Your Community: An Update

June 5th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm

This webinar will be an overview of strategies to clear criminal case dockets while ensuring that indigent defendants’ rights are protected.

It will include information about Omnibase holds, waiver of fines and fees, community service plans, other indigent assistance strategies, and include relevant legislative updates

Registration Link: https://txstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_spcexLIFROSVykhcZrpsZg#/registration

Justice for All: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Animal Cases in the Courtroom

July 18th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm

This webinar will address the role of the justice of the peace in animal cruelty cases, as well as other animal-related laws appearing before the court.

In doing so, it will touch upon dangerous dog cases, serious bodily injury cases, civil seizures, appellate process, and thinking outside the box when working with the parties for the greater good of the community. 

Registration Link: https://txstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bo5YIvbJQxucJmrU07lp3Q#/registration

Court Employee Appreciation Toolkit

Did you know that this week is Court Employee Appreciation Week?

The National Association for Court Management (NACM) has created a toolkit to help you show your appreciation to court employees. You can download it on the publications page of the NACM website.

Download the Toolkit: https://nacmnet.org/resources/publications/

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