Conferences

If you have any questions about the conferences listed below, please contact the conference coordinator, Stacy Janecka, by phone at 512/475-4600 or via e-mail: stacy.janecka@oag.state.tx.us.

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For Crime Victim Services Division conferences, please go to the Training & Victim Assistance Program page.

Northeast Texas Regional Gang Course
May 17-19, 2010

The Northeast Texas Regional Gang Course is designed to offer current and comprehensive information on street and prison gangs specific to the region. Attendance will be limited to criminal and juvenile justice agency personnel, with preference given to those from the Northeast Texas region.

Location: Longview, TX
Site: Maude Cobb Activity Complex
         100 Grand Boulevard
         Longview, Texas 75606
Registration Fee: $45.00
Registration Form: available on this seminar's Web site.
Registration Deadline: May 5, 2010

June 28 - July 2, 2010
Texas Gang Investigators' Association
2010 Training Conference

The TGIA Training Conference offers the most current and comprehensive information on street and prison gangs. Seminar instructors are considered experts in their respective fields. The conference is designed to meet the needs of both new and experienced persons dealing with street gangs and their activities.

Seminar Participants: Attendance at the TGIA Training Conference is limited to TGIA members, judges and criminal justice professionals, including sworn law enforcement officers, correctional officers, probation officers, criminal analysts and prosecuting attorneys. Official identification will be required at registration and may be requested at any conference presentation or function.

Note: NO TAPE RECORDINGS or photography/video taping will be allowed without the written permission of the Texas Gang Investigators Association.

Location: Houston, Texas
Site: Omni Houston Galleria Hotel
         Four Riverway
         Houston, Texas 77056
         (713) 871-8181
Registration Fee: $200 per person
More Information: on this seminar's Web site.

November 22-23, 2010
2010 Open Government Conference

Please mark your calendar for the 2010 Open Government Conference. This conference is designed for the general public, government employees and public officials, representatives of the media and companies doing business with Texas government. The conference will be November 22-23, 2010. The conference will feature a 2-day format, meeting from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day.

The conference will be at the Austin Renaissance Hotel located in northwest Austin. You may make reservations starting in early 2010.

Location: Austin, Texas
Site: Renaissance Austin Hotel
        9721 Arboretum Boulevard
        Austin, TX 78759
        512/343-2626
        www.marriott.com
Registration Fee: To Be Announced
Registration: Will Open in Summer 2010.

Need A Speaker?

• The Attorney General's office may be able to provide a speaker for your organization on topics such as Child Support Enforcement, Identity Theft or Crime Victim's issues.
• In addition, training is available on topics such as the Crime Victim Compensation Program, Acknowledgement of Paternity, Juvenile Crime, and other issues.
• Availability will vary depending on location, staff schedules and expense involved.
• To request a speaker or training, or to obtain additional information, contact Nancy Gresham at (512) 936-1317 or e-mail her at Nancy.Gresham@oag.state.tx.us.