2026 South Texas Chiefs Summit
Rising with the Tide: Strong Leadership, Stronger Futures
February 1st – February 4th, 2026
Hosted by South Texas Chiefs Association, Cameron County JPD and Juvenile Justice Association of Texas
| Sunday, February 1, 2026 | |
| 4:00pm – 5:30pm
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Conference Registration/Packet Pick-Up |
| 6:00 – 7:00pm | Welcome – CJPO Rose M. Gomez, President
Presentation of Colors – SPPD Color Guard
National Anthem – CJPO Kate Jones
Invocation – Chapel by the Sea
Introduction – Chief Maryann Denner
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| Monday, February 2, 2026 | |
| 7:00 – 8:30am | Conference Registration/Packet Pickup |
| 8:30 – 9:00am | TJJD 2026 – Shandra Carter, Texas Juvenile Justice Department |
| 9:00 – 11:45am | Steered Straight – Michael DeLeon
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| 11:45am – 1:00pm | Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:15 – 2:45pm | AI Case Management – Tyler Douglas |
| 2:45 – 3:00pm | BREAK |
| 3:00 –3:45 pm
3:45 – 4:30pm |
Risk Based Monitoring Tool Overview Lirio Nelon, TJJD Compliance AnalystProbation & Parole Regional Support Overview Marqus Butler, TJJD Interim Director for Probation & Reentry Supports |
| Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | |
| 8:30am – 10:00am | From Findings to Action: Launching Texas’ Continuum of Care Reports and Regional Implementation Strategy – – Lala Fry, Meadows Foundation; Matt Smith, TJJD |
| 10:00am – 10:15am | BREAK |
| 10:15am – 11:45am | Death Row The Final Minutes – Michelle Lyons & Maryann Denner
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| 11:45am – 1:00 pm | Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:15pm – 2:45pm | Forever 15 Project – Mark Andrews & Janel Rodriguez |
| 2:45pm – 3:00pm | BREAK |
| 3:00pm – 4:30 pm | 2026 Regional Chiefs Association Development |
| Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | |
| 8:30am – 11:45am | Professional Ethics and Creating an Ethical Environment – Chris Ellison & Jana Jones |