CLE/Events

Except for Rusty Duncan, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, or special prosecutors MUST request in advance that a special exception to this policy be granted by prior approval from the Course Directors and an Officer of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Requests for consideration MUST be submitted in advance at least 14 days before the seminar begins by emailing mschank@tcdla.com; no onsite exceptions will be made.

Judges can attend. Speakers in the categories above who are presenting at a seminar may remain as attendees for the remainder of the event.

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June 18, 2026 - June 20, 2026

39th Annual Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law

Hyatt Regency | $204 S/D
123 Losoya Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 222-1234 | Hotel Cut-Off: 5/26/2026
(In-Person, Livestream, or On Demand)
June 19, 2026 - June 20, 2026

TCDLA (June TCDLEI Board/Committee Meetings)

Hyatt Regency | Room Rate: $204
123 Losoya Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 222-1234 | Hotel Cut-off: 05/26/2026
(In-Person)
July 02, 2026

TCDLA Declaration Readings

Texas Courthouses Across the State

July 11, 2026

Member Social: Texas Rangers Vs Houston Astros

Globe Life Field | Tickets $54.40
734 Stadium Drive, Arlington, TX 76011
July 13, 2026

Court Costs

Public Defender Committee

Roundtable 12:30-1:30 PM
July 16, 2026

Roundtable: Sexual Assault Involving Children

Sexual Assault/Family Violence Committee

Roundtable 12-1 PM
July 22, 2026

New Lawyer - Business Entities



Livestream
July 30, 2026

The VA-DOJ Guardianship MOU



Roundtable 12-1 PM
August 12, 2026

New Lawyer - Pretrial Writ Practice & Litigation



Livestream 12-1 PM
August 14, 2026

24th Annual Top Gun DWI

The Whitehall | Room Rate: $128
1700 Smith St., Houston, TX 77002
(713) 739-8800 | Hotel Cut-Off: 7/30/2026
(In-Person, Livestream, Or On Demand)
August 26, 2026

DWI Pretrial Strategy Roundtable

DWI

Roundtable 2pm-3pm
September 03, 2026 - September 04, 2026

AI & Anatomy of a Trial

The Woodlands | Room Rate: $189
2301 N. Millbend Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 367-1100 | Hotel Cut-Off: 8/17/2026
(In-Person, Livestram, Or On Demand)
September 05, 2026

TCDLA September Board/Committee Meetings

The Woodlands Resort | Room Rate: $ 189
2301 N. Millbend Drive The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 367-1100 | Hotel Cut-Off: 8/17/2026
(In Person)
September 09, 2026

New Lawyer - Handling Bail & Bond Issues



Livestream 12-1 PM
September 16, 2026

ALR 101: What Every Texas Defense Lawyer Needs To Know



Livestream 2-5 PM
September 21, 2026

Ethical & Strategic Advocacy for LGBTQ+ ClientsÊ



Roundtable 12-1 PM
September 23, 2026

Federal Roundtable: 1983 Cases



Roundtable 4-5 PM
October 01, 2026 - October 03, 2026

5.0 Returner - Future Indigent Defense Leaders

Wyndham Garden Austin Hotel
3401 South I-35, Austin, TX 787541
(737) 304-0630
(In-Person)
October 01, 2026 - October 03, 2026

6.0 Returner - Future Indigent Defense Leaders

Wyndham Garden Austin Hotel
3401 South I-35, Austin, TX 787541
(737) 304-0630
(In-Person)
October 01, 2026

Entry Level • He Said She Said Voir Dire



Roundtable 12-1 PM
October 14, 2026

New Lawyer - Ethics/Grievance



Livestream 12-1 PM
October 28, 2026

Federal Roundtable: AI Discovery



Roundtable 4-5 PM
November 05, 2026 - November 06, 2026

22nd Annual Stuart Kinard Advanced DWI

The Menger Hotel | Room Rate: $135
204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 223-4361 | Hotel Cut-Off: 10/20/2026
(In-Person, Livestream, or On Demand)
November 12, 2026

Attacking the Cycle of Violence



Roundtable 12-1 PM
November 18, 2026

New Lawyer - Taxes



Livestream 12 PM
December 10, 2026 - December 11, 2026

Sexual & Family Violence Offenses

Kalahari Resorts | Room Rate: $155
3001 Kalahari Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 501-3493 | Hotel Cut-Off: 11/16/2026
(In-Person, Livestream, or On Demand)
December 12, 2026

TCDLA December Board/Committee Meetings/TCDLEI

Kalahari Resorts | Room Rate: $155
3001 Kalahari Blvd., Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 501-3493 | Hotel Cut-Off: 11/16/2026
(In-Person)
January 07, 2027 - January 08, 2027

46th Annual Prairie Dog - Advanced Criminal Law Seminar


Meeting Space: Texas Tech Law School
3311 18th Street, Lubbock, TX 79401
(In-Person, Livestream, or On Demand)
January 13, 2027

New Lawyer - Speedy Trial



Livestream 12-1 PM
January 13, 2027 - January 17, 2027

President's Trip | Key West



Key West, FL
February 11, 2027 - February 12, 2027

Criminal Law in The French Quarters

Hyatt Centric French Quarter | Room Rate: $219
800 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 586-0800 | Hotel Cut-Off: 01/20/2027
February 11, 2027 - February 12, 2027

Federal Law in The French Quarters

Hyatt Centric French Quarter | Room Rate: $219
800 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 586-0800 | Hotel Cut-Off: 01/20/2027
February 17, 2027

New Lawyer - Voir Dire Basics 101



Livestream 12 PM
March 04, 2027 - March 05, 2027

Evidence & Cross Exam

Drury Plaza Hotel | Room Rate: $164
101 W. Road To Six Flags St., Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 261-2100 | Hotel Cut-Off: 2/17/2027
(In-Person, Livestream, Or On Demand)
March 06, 2027

TCDLA March Board/Committee Meetings

Drury Plaza Hotel | Room Rate: $164
101 W. Road To Six Flags St., Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 261-2100 | Hotel Cut-Off: 2/17/2027
(In Person)
May 07, 2027

21st Annual DWI Defense: DWI, Manslaughter, & Assault

Drury Plaza Hotel | Room Rate: $164
101 W. Road To Six Flags St., Arlington, TX 76011
(817) 261-2100 | Hotel Cut-Off: 2/17/2027
(In-Person, Livestream, Or On Demand)
June 17, 2027 - June 19, 2027

40th Annual Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law

Hyatt Regency | $206 S/D
123 Losoya Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 222-1234 | Hotel Cut-Off: 5/25/2027
(In-Person, Livestream, or On Demand)
June 18, 2027 - June 19, 2027

TCDLA (June TCDLEI Board/Committee Meetings)

Hyatt Regency | Room Rate: $204
123 Losoya Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 222-1234 | Hotel Cut-off: 05/26/2027
(In-Person)
June 15, 2028 - June 17, 2028

41st Annual Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law

Hyatt Regency | $208 S/D
123 Losoya Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 222-1234 | Hotel Cut-Off: 5/23/2028
(In-Person, Livestream, or On Demand)

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