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LIVE WEBINAR - Patient Support Program: Navigating Texas State Hospitals with Guardians

July 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT

Many guardianship providers interact with individuals receiving care in Texas State Hospitals but may be unfamiliar with how the system operates. This presentation offers an overview of the State Hospital network, patient needs at discharge, and transition programs. Through discussion and case examples, participants will learn how collaboration between guardians and hospital teams can help overcome barriers and improve patient outcomes.

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2026 Conference
2026 TGA Annual Conference

September 23 - September 25

Important Deadlines
August 21, 2026: Hotel group rate reservation cut-off date.
August 31, 2026: Conference registration deadline.
September 4, 2026: Cancellations must be made in writing to Barbara@texasguardianship.org to receive a refund. All cancellations will be assessed a $75.00 cancellation fee. No refunds after this date.

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Register for #TGA2026 before Early Bird Pricing (2 Register for #TGA2026 before Early Bird Pricing (20% discount!) ends on August 9, 2026: https://txtga.memberclicks.net/2026tgaconference

2026 TGA CONFERENCE 
September 23-25, 2026 

Hilton Fort Worth:
815 Main Street, Ft. Worth TX 76102 

TGA is proud to host the 2026 Guardianship Educational Conference at the Hilton Fort Worth. Each year, the Conference continues to set a high standard for guardianship education by offering timely, relevant, and diverse topics presented by knowledgeable and engaging speakers. We look forward to bringing professionals together once again for valuable learning, networking, and collaboration. Registration is now open: https://txtga.memberclicks.net/2026tgaconference!

Save over 20% if you register early!
Early Bird Pricing Extended until August 9, 2026.

And don't forget to get your hotel room too 🥰 A limited number of rooms are reserved at a discounted group rate. To secure a room, please visit: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=FTWFWHF&arrivalDate=2026-09-22&departureDate=2026-09-25&groupCode=TGA20&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink
@claudiagonzalez4295, we cannot express how gratef @claudiagonzalez4295, we cannot express how grateful we are for your steady leadership and vision, how proud we are of you for prioritizing what always matters most (#family), and also how much we will miss you in this role.

Nevertheless, you have brought the @texasguardianship to higher highs, and left us incredibly well poised to recruit and select the next Executive Director. 

Please see job posting for TGA Executive Director here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DR-RlxcUp-clX5Hn7laE4jKEqRkMoTeV/view?usp=sharing
Meet one of our Board members, Gene Valentini! As Meet one of our Board members, Gene Valentini!

As a nonprofit organization, we depend heavily on volunteers to make our work possible. Some of our strongest and most dedicated volunteers are our Board of Directors. Our board consists of talented people who really care about the mission of our organization and are willing to dedicate time to providing strategic guidance and oversight. We ask them to ensure the ongoing financial stability of the organization, approve policies, and set the overall strategic direction for the Executive Director.

Each year, TGA holds an election of officers for a three-year term on the Board of Directors. The membership elects officers from a slate of nominees, initially nominated by members and vetted by the Nominations Committee in advance of the election to ensure a fair representation of the membership and skills.
Meet one of our Board members, Andrea Perez! As a Meet one of our Board members, Andrea Perez!

As a nonprofit organization, we depend heavily on volunteers to make our work possible. Some of our strongest and most dedicated volunteers are our Board of Directors. Our board consists of talented people who really care about the mission of our organization and are willing to dedicate time to providing strategic guidance and oversight. We ask them to ensure the ongoing financial stability of the organization, approve policies, and set the overall strategic direction for the Executive Director.

Each year, TGA holds an election of officers for a three-year term on the Board of Directors. The membership elects officers from a slate of nominees, initially nominated by members and vetted by the Nominations Committee in advance of the election to ensure a fair representation of the membership and skills.
Live Webinar!! Understanding the Relocation Indust Live Webinar!!
Understanding the Relocation Industry: Protecting Vulnerable Populations

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY: https://txtga.memberclicks.net/relocationwebinar
 
Description:
Relocation is a high-risk life transition for elderly and incapacitated adults. Moving fraud and unethical practices disproportionately impact vulnerable populations. This presentation will explain the relocation industry, the legal frameworks governing it, and strategies to safeguard incapacitated adults during the moving process.

Speaker:
Collen Cline, CMC

Cost:
Members $40.00 
Non-Members $60.00 

CEU : 1.0

https://txtga.memberclicks.net/relocationwebinar
Live Webinar time!! It Takes a Team: Coordinating Live Webinar time!!

It Takes a Team: Coordinating Duties of Guardians, Trustees, and Care Managers Under Texas Law

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Register here: https://txtga.memberclicks.net/intersectionofguardianswebinar
 
Description:
This presentation will explore the individual roles and responsibilities of Guardians (both estate and person), Trustees, and Care Managers when providing for an individual with a disability. We will define each individual roles duties to the individual under Texas Law and how they interact with one another.

After defining the individual roles and responsibilities, we will explore how Guardians, Trustee, and Care Managers can better communicate with each other to obtain the best outcomes for the individual beneficiary.

Speakers:
Melissa Donovan, Elder Law and Special Needs Planning at Texas Trust Law Director

Cost:
Members $40.00 
Non-Members $60.00 

CEU : 1.0
CLE : 1.0

Register here: https://txtga.memberclicks.net/intersectionofguardianswebinar
We’re excited to remind you about a new 2026 membe We’re excited to remind you about a new 2026 membership benefit — inclusion on the Texas Guardianship Association’s Interactive Member Map!

This searchable map on our website helps families, referral sources, and fellow professionals easily locate and connect with guardianship providers across Texas. It’s a valuable opportunity to increase your visibility and showcase your services statewide.

To be included, send Lisa LeVrier at Lisa@texasguardianship.org the following information:
* Company/Organization Name
* Contact Email Address
* Phone Number
* Website Link
* Counties where you serve

Once received, we will add your listing to the map.

We encourage you to take advantage of this new member benefit and ensure your organization is represented. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence in guardianship across Texas.
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Live Webinar: This Land Was His Land: A Study of Woodrow Wilson Guthrie, His Life and Music, and His Battle with Huntington's Disease

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
1:00pm - 2:30pm
 
Description:
This presentation will highlight the contributions of the Oklahoma folk singer Woody Guthrie to American history, music, and culture and will focus on his battle with Huntington's Disease which rendered him physically and mentally incapacitated. Woody Guthrie's diagnosis and treatment for Huntington's Disease will be compared to current medical protocols and will focus on implications for guardianship and alternatives to guardianship to manage the consequences of the disease. This is a timely presentation with the reference to Mr. Guthrie in the recent movie about Bob Dylan.

Speakers:
Terry W. Hammond, JD 

Dr. Julia Hiner, Program Director – Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, Associate Professor & Attending Physician, UTHealth Houston @uthealthhouston @mcgovernmed @uthealthgeriatrics @utphysicians @harrishealthsystem @memorialhermann 

Cost:
Members $40.00 
Non-Members $60.00 

Ethics CEU: 1.5
CLE: 1.5

Register here: https://txtga.memberclicks.net/thislandwashisland
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Live Webinar TOMORROW!
Needs Based Financial Analysis: How Long will the Money Last 

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Description: 
This course will help provide the needed tools to prepare a depletion analysis of a special needs trust.
 
Speaker:
Doug Quint, The Special Needs Team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management 
 
Cost:
Members $40.00 
Non-Members $60.00 
 
CEU: 1.0

Register: https://txtga.memberclicks.net/needsbasedfinancial#/
Time to REIN in your schedule, because you won't w Time to REIN in your schedule, because you won't want to miss this year's Texas Guardianship Association in Fort Worth, Texas on September 23-25, 2026!

Save the date now so you don't miss the MANE attraction... that'd be a nightMARE!

And no, we are are NEIGHver going to stop making puns until you agree to come to the conference!

Learn more at www.TexasGuardianship.org !

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Have you registered yet for Guardianship Mediation Have you registered yet for Guardianship Mediation Training?

April 14-16, 2026 from 8am to 5pm daily. $475 only! #Austin, #Texas.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=NNvM1e4cr0qWf_PE1yN8WrhN0x2GnGhFuMgLLO7R1IxUREJTVkI2QjdCRDdBMTE0TTcxOE5JMFdQNC4u

Sponsored by the Office of Dispute Resolution for Lubbock County, and sanctioned and hosted by the Texas Guardianship Association (TGA).

This course has been approved for MCLE credit in the amount of 24 hours, of which 3.25 credit hours will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit.

Pending Approval by JBCC for Guardians for 24 total hours (20.25 non-ethics, 3.25 ethics, 0.5 legislative updates). 

Class size is limited to 18 participants. Must have completed the Basic Mediation Training and provide certificate at the time of registration. Preference will be given for those knowledgeable about various aspects of guardianship, geographic diversity, and mediation experience. After selection by the Texas Guardianship Association, attendees may be required to authorize completion of a criminal background check.

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Live Webinar! 
Topic: Levels of Care and How to Determine the Appropriate Level for your Protected Person

When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Description: 
The Levels of Care presentation is a great opportunity for guardians in Texas to learn about and discuss all the possible levels of care in Texas and the services that can be provided for each level. This presentation will also give information on payor sources and coverage limits within each level of care. Presenters will discuss how the Estates Code relates to housing of protected persons in the state of Texas. 
 
Speakers:
Kristin Martinelli, Mir Senior Care & Care Consultants, Inc.
Ronnie Taylor, President of HomeWell Care Services of Austin
 
Cost:
Members $40.00 
Non-Members $60.00 
 
CEU: 1.0

Register: https://txtga.memberclicks.net/levelsofcarewebinar#/
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Live Webinar
More Than a Form: Documenting a Year of Care and Advocacy in the Annual Report

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Description:
This presentation will cover the statutory requirement of the annual report, the calculation of the reporting periods, the full anatomy of the annual report and ways to avoid common pitfalls.

Speaker:
Judge Barbie Scharf-Zeldes, Bexar County Probate Court No. 3

Cost:
Members $40.00 
Non-Members $60.00 

CEU: 1.0
CLE: 1.0

Register today: https://txtga.memberclicks.net/annualreports31026#/
SPONSOR | EXHIBIT OPPORTUNTIES ARE AVAILABLE NOW! SPONSOR | EXHIBIT OPPORTUNTIES ARE AVAILABLE NOW!

TGA is excited to host the 2026 Guardianship Conference at the Hilton Hotel in Ft. Worth, Texas. Our annual conference brings together guardianship professionals, thought leaders, and industry partners for high-quality education, timely topics, and meaningful collaboration. This is a prime opportunity for businesses and organizations to showcase their products and services, increase brand visibility, and connect directly with professionals who influence purchasing and partnerships across the guardianship field.

Sponsorship and exhibitor packages offer:
~Brand exposure before, during, and after the conference
~Face-to-face engagement with attendees
~Recognition across conference materials and communications

Opportunities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Please review the attached sponsorship prospectus for full details.

Promote your business to guardians and industry professionals across Texas. TGA offers a variety of sponsorship
 and exhibitor opportunities designed to elevate your brand, create meaningful connections, and strengthen existing relationships within the guardianship community.

GO HERE for sponsor and exhibit opportunities: https://txtga.memberclicks.net/2026conferencesponsor#/
We know you are busy and on the run. That's why we We know you are busy and on the run. That's why we have courses that you can take anywhere, anytime, from the convenience of... well anywhere! 😍

We’re pleased to announce that new courses are now available on the TGA On-Demand Education Platform.

These offerings deliver practical guidance and expert instruction to help you strengthen your skills, meet professional expectations, and better serve vulnerable populations—all on your schedule.

Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence in guardianship.
I want to take a moment to reflect on the meaningf I want to take a moment to reflect on the meaningful work we have accomplished together — and the important work still ahead. Every day, the Texas Guardianship Association advocates for ethical, effective guardianship practices that protect some of our state’s most vulnerable individuals.

In 2025, your support helped us expand training opportunities, strengthen professional development resources, and elevate the voices of guardians and stakeholders across Texas. From impactful legislative advocacy to high-quality education and our annual conference, TGA’s mission is made possible by people like you who believe in safeguarding those who cannot advocate for themselves.

As continue charging forward into 2026, we ask you to consider making a tax-deductible end-of-year gift to TGA. 

Your contribution directly supports:
• Statewide education and training for guardians, attorneys, social service professionals, families and court staff
• Public awareness efforts that promote understanding of guardianship and less restrictive alternatives
• Legislative advocacy that protects due process and strengthens guardianship practice
• Resources and tools that help guardians serve with confidence and compassion

Whether you are a long-standing member, a partner in the field, or someone newly learning about our work, your generosity helps us advance our mission and ensure the highest standards of care for those who rely on guardianship.

Please consider making your gift today. Together, we can continue building a stronger, more informed guardianship community throughout Texas. It’s easy, just click on the link below.

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Thank you for your commitment and support. We wish you a safe and joyful holiday season.
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