Texas Conference of Urban Counties

2023 Education and Policy Conference

Our most anticipated event of the year

Our legislative conference facilitates interaction with members of the Texas Legislature, so elected officials can advocate for issues important to counties and local control. Join us at the Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel in Austin March 29-31, 2023.

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Don’t miss out on this great educational event

Each year, we bring relevant sessions for leaders like you.

Texas Conference of Urban Counties, is committed to providing quality training and educational events on topics relevant to the needs of urban county officials.

Stephen F. Austin Hotel

Immerse yourself in Austin’s history and charm amid the unbridled elegance of The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel, located in the heart of The Live Music Capital of the World. Centrally located at our Congress Avenue hotel in downtown Austin near famed attractions like Sixth Street and Rainey Street.

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Schedule at a glance

Schedule is tentative and subject to change as speakers are confirmed.

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Foyer

Registration Opens

Please collect your name tag, program, and conference materials.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Cap A

CUC Board Meeting

Quarterly CUC Board Meeting, an agenda will be sent to board members before the meeting.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Cap A

CUC Policy Committee

Monthly CUC Policy Committee meeting, space is limited, if you are not a member of the policy committee, please RSVP to cuc@cuc.org, if you plan on attending.

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Foyer

Welcome Reception

Join us for light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Ballroom

Welcome

Welcome to our conference attendees.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Ballroom

Dinner and Keynote Speaker

Official opening of the 2023 Education and Policy Conference.

Roy Spence Keynote Speaker 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM

Breakfast

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Ballroom

Policy and Legislative Update

More information about sessions will be added at a later date. Commissioners are eligible to receive continuing education credit for sessions attended.

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM Ballroom

House vs. Senate: View of the Budget

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Ballroom

Texas Property Taxes

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Ballroom

Urban Counties Membership Luncheon

Monthly Urban Counties Membership Luncheon. All members of the CUC are able to attend the luncheon without attending the rest of the conference. If you are planning on attending the luncheon and not the conference please contact our office at 512.476.6174 or cuc@cuc.org so we can ensure there is enough lunch for all participants.

Matt Dowd Speaker 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Ballroom

Engaging with your legislators

Ways to increase engagement with your legislators.

Claudia Russell Speaker 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM Texas State House

Meet with Legislators

More information about sessions will be added at a later date. Commissioners are eligible to receive continuing education credit for sessions attended.

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Sponsor's Happy Hour Reception

Thank you to all our sponsors for making this year’s conference possible.

7:00 AM – 8:30 AM

Breakfast

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Ballroom

ARPA Best Practices

More information about sessions will be added at a later date. Commissioners are eligible to receive continuing education credit for sessions attended.

Eryn Hurley Speaker 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM Ballroom

TBD

More information about sessions will be added at a later date. Commissioners are eligible to receive continuing education credit for sessions attended.

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Urban Roundtable

Roundtables for urban counties to discuss issues (including legislative issues) facing counties now and in the future. Attendees are encouraged to come prepared to discuss issues of importance in their county or region.

Thank you to our Sponsors

They Make this Conference Possible

Interested in sponsoring the 2023 conference or other upcoming CUC events?