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Regan Matteauer, Deputy Director, TMCEC, and
Ned Minevitz, Program Attorney & Senior TxDOT Grant Administrator, TMCEC
Approximate Length: 63 minutes
The Case Law Update course offered at AY24’s Regional seminars can only cover so many cases. Case Law Update: B-Sides provides an in-depth overview of a selection of recent cases not covered that are nonetheless directly applicable to municipal courts in Texas.
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Short-Term Rentals
Presented by: Ben Gibbs, Program Attorney, TMCEC
By the end of the presentation, viewers should be able to:
Understand what a short-term rental is and how municipal courts could be called upon to regulate them
Describe the current state of Texas law regarding short-term rentals, and
Analyze city ordinances regulating short-term rentals for enforcement in municipal court.
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Case Law Update: B-sides
Even during aAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter society, case law and Attorney General advisory opinions continue to drive the development of Texas statutory law and elucidate important aspects of the law for lawyers and judges. Every academic year, TMCEC compiles an overview of recent case law and Attorney General opinions relevant to municipal court operations. However, not every case and opinion is included in the case law update... Details
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Matthew Freeman, Court Administrator, City of Frisco
Approximate Length: 60 minutes
In the State of Texas, courts are required to submit reports to various state reporting agencies, such as the “Big Three”: Texas Office of Court Administration, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Office of Comptroller. Reports must be timely submitted to ensure accuracy and proper procedural requirements. This class will ensure clerks can distinguish between the ... Details
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Case Law Update: B-Sides
Case Law and AG Opinion Update offered at AY23’s Regional Judges seminars can only cover so many cases. Case Law Update: B-Sides provides an in-depth overview of a selection of recent cases not covered that are nonetheless directly applicable to municipal courts in Texas. The cases covered relate to topics including, but not limited to, the doctrine of chances, search warrant affidavits, intoxication, and curb strikes.
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Court Security: Planning Strategies and Best Practices
Presented by: Marcus Reinkensmeyer, Director of Court Services for the Administrative Office of the Courts, Supreme Court of Arizona
Program Description: Faced with a growing volume of increasingly serious security threats, courts across the country are making a concerted effort to bolster security for the public, judges and court staff. This interactive session will address planning strategies - both... Details
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Presented by:
• Mark Goodner, General Counsel and Director of Education, TMCEC
• Nick P. Barsetti, Court Security Specialist, Office of Court Administration
• Kevin Madison, Presiding Judge, City of Liberty Hill
• Al Lujan, Court Security Specialist, Office of Court Administration
• Judge Richard W. Carter (Ret.), Director of Legal Services, Crime Stoppers USA
Approximate Length: 3 hours, 35 minutes
Recorded: January 28,... Details
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Presented by:
• Ryan Kellus Turner, Executive Director, TMCEC
• Regan Metteauer, Deputy Director, TMCEC
Approximate Length: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Recorded: January 29, 2025
In 2018, TMCEC hosted clinics throughout Texas reexamining fines, fees, costs, and indigence in response to new laws regarding sentencing, community service, and enforcement. Seven years later, what has changed? What lessons have we learned? What is on the future horizon?... Details
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Austin Grammer, Senior Program Manager
Approximate Length: 55 minutes
This webinar will provide judges and clerks with a meaningful perspective on how traffic safety laws, real lives, and community impact intersect using Kailee’s story and the Kailee Mills Foundation’s mission to remind court professionals why their role matters beyond the citation.
Municipal courts play a vital role in Texas’ traffic safety landscape. While judges and clerks... Details
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Judicial Emotional Intelligence: An introduction for judges into the foundation and application of the concept of "emotional intelligence"
Presented by Hyattye Simmons, Presiding Judge, City of Combine
The concept of "emotional intelligence" was established in 1995 and since that time hundreds of articles and books have been published on the subject. This presentation will attempt to condense that research and writings into an "introduction" to the concept... Details
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Mark Goodner, General Counsel and Director of Education, TMCEC, and
Ryan Kellus Turner, Executive Director, TMCEC
Approximate Length: 62 minutes
Take a walk down memory lane as the TMCEC team of attorneys recaps the Councils, Courts, Cities (C3) Summit as well as Expos and conferences of the past and years of educational Roundtables. This discussion will serve as a primer for the upcoming Fines and Fees Forum that will feature a unique opportunity for... Details
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Morning Coffee: Case Files, Records, and More!
Presented by TMCEC Attorneys
“Morning Coffee” is an unscripted conversation between TMCEC attorneys and faculty. This Case Files, Records and More! edition will feature a discussion of timely legal issues related to the case files and records that are relevant to municipal judges, clerks, and court staff in Texas. Participants are encouraged to join this lively legal discussion through the webinar chat ... Details
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Mark Goodner, General Counsel and Director of Education, TMCEC
Ned Minevitz, Program Attorney and Senior TxDOT Grant Administrator, TMCEC
Approximate Length: 65 minutes
A recent legislative change to Article 45A.251(e) of the Code of Criminal Procedure expanded when mandatory jail credit applies in fine-only misdemeanor cases. While this amendment serves as the starting point for discussion, jail credit in municipal courts involves multiple statutory... Details
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During the second special legislative session of 2021, the Texas Legislature passed and Governor Abbott signed SB 6 enacting bail reform in several areas including substantive and procedural law, required training, and resources. This session will highlight the most significant and notable changes of which municipal judges need to be aware.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
List substantive and procedural changes enacted by this bill... Details
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Mark Goodner, General Counsel and Director of Education, TMCEC
Approximate Length: 61 minutes
According to Ernie Friesen’s “Purposes of Courts,” a fundamental purpose of court is to make a record of legal status. In courts with fine-only jurisdiction, this usually amounts to documentation that is included in a case file, such as affidavits of wrong-doing, a formal complaint, and orders on sentencing or dismissal of the case. The law provides, however, that... Details
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Examining Trials
Presented by Mark Goodner, General Counsel and Director of Education, TMCEC
An examining trial is a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to hold the accused of further proceedings. As magistrates, municipal judges may be called upon to conduct an examining trial.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
Describe the goals of Chapter 16 of the Code of Criminal... Details
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Presented by:
Mark Goodner, General Counsel and Director of Education;
Regan Metteauer, Deputy Director; and
Ned Minevitz, Program Attorney & Senior TxDOT Grant Administrator
Approximate Length: 61 minutes
Join us for this special edition of Morning Coffee, an unscripted discussion with TMCEC staff, as we explore the evolution of fines and fees in Texas municipal courts since the 2016 Special Issue of The Recorder. Over coffee, we will... Details
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Why Traffic Enforcement Matters – Citations and Safety
Since 2019, fatalities on Texas roads have been increasing every year. There are numerous potential causes for this increase. This webinar will focus on one: decreased active traffic enforcement (i.e., fewer citations) and, consequently, decreased Class C traffic misdemeanor filings. It will explore why traffic enforcement and adjudication matter and the role Texas municipal courts play in preventing serious bodily... Details
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Jennifer Bozorgnia, President, TCCA
Regan Metteauer, Deputy Director, TMCEC
Tammy Odom, Education Chair, TCCA and Regional Director, TMCA
Approximate Length: 64 minutes
Are you or your court staff considering municipal court clerk certification? Join us for an informative webinar that breaks down the certification process, highlights its benefits, and provides guidance on how courts can support their clerks in achieving success.
By... Details
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Regan Metteauer, Ned Minevitz, Madison Mondragon
Approximate Length: 63 minutes
Join TMCEC for our next Morning Coffee—an interactive, discussion-driven hour focused on the legal issues currently shaping Texas municipal courts. Rather than centering on a single topic, this session will address emerging questions, recent statutory changes, procedural developments, and practical challenges courts are navigating right now. Faculty members Regan Metteauer, Ned... Details
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Regan Metteauer, Deputy Director, TMCEC
Ned Minevitz, Program Attorney & Senior TxDOT Grant Administrator, TMCEC
Approximate Length: 63 minutes
The Case Law Update course offered at AY25’s Regional seminars can only cover so many cases. Case Law Update: B-Sides provides an in-depth overview of a selection of recent cases not covered that are nonetheless directly applicable to municipal courts in Texas.
By the end of the session,... Details
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Ryan Kellus Turner, Executive Director, TMCEC,
Ned Minevitz, Program Attorney & Senior TxDOT Grant Administrator, TMCEC, and
Thomas Velez, Program Attorney, TMCEC
Approximate Length: 62 minutes
Are you ready to double-fist two piping hot cups of legal information?
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is approximately 1,188 miles from Texas. In this special edition of TMCEC Morning Coffee, Ryan, Ned, and Thomas will discuss ... Details
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"Morning Coffee” is an unscripted conversation between TMCEC attorneys and faculty. This Post Emergency Order edition will feature a discussion of timely legal issues related to court operations after the expiration of COVID-related emergency orders that are relevant to municipal judges, clerks, and court staff in Texas. Participants are encouraged to join this lively legal discussion through the webinar chat feature.
By the end of this session, participants will be able ... Details
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Statutory Construction, Criminal Law, and Code Construction Act
Presented by Ryan Kellus Turner, Executive Director, TMCEC
Lawyers, judges, and court personnel are united by words contained in statutes and in the labor of interpreting a statutes meaning. However, did you know that in Texas there is a law on how to interpret the law? Gain insight on statutory construction and the pervasive influence of the Code Construction Act on Texas criminal... Details
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