30^th Annual

Land Use Conference

Austin Mar 5-6, 2026 AT&T Conference Center $725 Individual | $825 after Feb 19 $655 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) | $745 after Feb 19 $580 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) | $660 after Feb 19

Live Webcast Mar 5-6, 2026 $825 Individual $745 Group rate per person (5 registrants minimum) $660 Group rate per person (10 registrants minimum) $100 Add-on rate for in-person registrants

Overview

The 30th Annual Land Use Conference offers high-level, detailed coverage of the key issues, strategies, challenges, tools, and opportunities facing municipalities, counties, and developers. It focuses on real-world problems with practical solutions presented by an outstanding faculty, including developers' attorneys, land use planners, local government attorneys, engineers, and state and local regulators.

Comprehensive legal and regulatory updates spanning zoning, platting, takings, state pre‑emption, county authority, impact fees, and emerging legislative trends—equipping practitioners to navigate rapidly evolving land use frameworks.
Deep dives into current development challenges, including ETJ releases, development agreements, manufactured housing communities, water supply and drainage issues, special districts, and the growing footprint of energy infrastructure.
Practical, solutions‑oriented guidance from leading attorneys, planners, and regulators on negotiating development issues, managing exactions, addressing high‑power‑use facilities, and making defensible decisions in complex land use environments.
Ethics and professional responsibility insights, including sessions on advising clients amid risk‑laden development decisions and understanding ethical obligations when using AI in legal practice.

Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

Day 1 March 5, 2026
Day 2 March 6, 2026

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, Mar. 5, 2026
Presiding Officer:
Reid Wilson, Wilson Cribbs + Goren, P.C. - Houston, TX
7:30 am
Austin Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

0.75 hr

Land Use Case Updates, Part 1

A rapid review of recent cases involving zoning, platting, takings, etc., with maps, photos, etc.

James L. Dougherty Jr., Attorney at Law - Houston, TX

James L. Dougherty Jr., Attorney at Law - Houston, TX
9:15 am

0.50 hr

Hot Topics in Texas Land use Law

This presentation concentrates on current issues in Texas land use law, including how large cities are dealing with Senate Bill 840 from the last legislative session, how a county and the state are may be attempting to stop the development of an Islamic community, and a few quirky city ordinances from the Metroplex.

Terrence S. Welch, Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P. - Richardson, TX

Terrence S. Welch, Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P. - Richardson, TX
9:45 am

0.75 hr

State Pre-emption of Local Land Use: Public & Private

The 89th Texas Legislature continued the State Legislature’s intervention in local land use regulation passing several bills that have significant impacts on local authority. This session provides an overview of previously approved statutes and statutes passed in the 89th Legislative Session that preempt local authority, Texas cities’ reactions to these legislative changes, and a review of what the impact has been on development since the effective dates of those recently approved statutes.

William S. Dahlstrom, Jackson Walker LLP - Dallas, TX
Craig Farmer, FAICP, Municipal Planning Services, LLP - Weatherford, TX
Joseph J. Gorfida Jr., Nichols Jackson - Dallas, TX

William S. Dahlstrom, Jackson Walker LLP - Dallas, TX
Craig Farmer, FAICP, Municipal Planning Services, LLP - Weatherford, TX
Joseph J. Gorfida Jr., Nichols Jackson - Dallas, TX
10:30 am

15-Minute Break
10:45 am

0.75 hr

County Land Use Regulation: Express Authority and Practical Realities

Since the 2017 and 2019 changes in annexation law and the 2023 adoption of SB 2038 allowing owners to release properties from a city's ETJ, we see more county development. Grady and Misty discuss what authority supports county land use regulation and how counties are responding to development impacts and changes in state law.

J. Grady Randle, Randle Law Office Ltd., L.L.P. - Houston, TX
Misty Ventura, Shupe Ventura, PLLC - Dallas, TX

J. Grady Randle, Randle Law Office Ltd., L.L.P. - Houston, TX
Misty Ventura, Shupe Ventura, PLLC - Dallas, TX
11:30 am

0.75 hr

Regulation and Development of Manufactured Housing Communities

This presentation focuses on Manufactured Housing Communities (MHCs), addressing the impact of federal regulations and state law on local zoning and land use authority over MHCs, tiny homes, and RVs. It explores balancing public interest in safety and affordability with private development, dealing with the regulatory landscape, and integrating these homes into communities, covering land use, utilities, and the evolving HUD Code's impact.

Cody Faulk, Spencer Fane - Austin, TX
Omar Izfar, Wilson, Cribbs + Goren, P.C. - Houston, TX

Cody Faulk, Spencer Fane - Austin, TX
Omar Izfar, Wilson, Cribbs + Goren, P.C. - Houston, TX
12:15 pm

0.50 hr

Legal Issues Regarding Impact Fees

This presentation addresses actual impact fee disputes between cities and developers and their resolutions. In addition the 2025 legislative amendments to the Texas Impact Fee Act will be discussed.

Arthur J. Anderson, Winstead PC - Dallas, TX

Arthur J. Anderson, Winstead PC - Dallas, TX
12:45 pm
Austin Only

Pick up Lunch (in Austin)
Thursday Afternoon, Mar. 5, 2026
Presiding Officer:
William S. Dahlstrom, Jackson Walker LLP - Dallas, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
Thank You to Our Luncheon Sponsor
1:15 pm

0.50 hr

The Legislative Crystal Ball: Portents from Sessions Past & Other Realms

Texas lawmakers left a number of land use proposals on the table in 2025. Many will likely return. This session surveys land use proposals that fell short in the 2025 legislative season as well as review trends in other states that may wind their way to Texas in order to sketch a picture of the issues we should prepare for in the next legislative cycle.

Tad Holland Cleaves, Texas Municipal League - Austin, TX

Tad Holland Cleaves, Texas Municipal League - Austin, TX
1:45 pm

15-Minute Break
2:00 pm

0.75 hr

Development Agreements: How to get to the Table and then to YES

Development Agreements provide a way for public and private interests to be met when a city and a property owner work together to address development issues in the city’s ETJ.

Justin Pruitt, Wilson, Cribbs + Goren, P.C. - Houston, TX
Charles E. Zech, Denton, Navarro, Rodriguez, Bernal, Santee & Zech, P.C. - Austin, TX

Justin Pruitt, Wilson, Cribbs + Goren, P.C. - Houston, TX
Charles E. Zech, Denton, Navarro, Rodriguez, Bernal, Santee & Zech, P.C. - Austin, TX
2:45 pm

0.75 hr

ETJ Opt Out – Look before you Leap!

Changes to Texas law in 2023 now allow many landowners to voluntarily withdraw from a municipality’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, raising significant questions about leverage, negotiation, and long-term consequences. This session examines whether and when landowners should negotiate before opting out, how withdrawal affects future municipal consent, and the planning and resource implications for cities across Texas.

Rob Killen, Killen, Griffin & Farrimond - San Antonio, TX

Rob Killen, Killen, Griffin & Farrimond - San Antonio, TX
3:30 pm

10-Minute Break
3:40 pm

0.50 hr

Energy Users, Producers and Storers: Land Use Issues

Regulatory concerns for high power usage, generation and storage.

Christopher Austria, City of Fort Worth - Fort Worth, TX

Christopher Austria, City of Fort Worth - Fort Worth, TX
4:10 pm

0.50 hr

Practical Strategies for Determining Equitable Exactions

Navigating state and federal exaction law can be challenging for both local governments and property owners. Implementing various strategies can facilitate resolution of disputes and allow development projects to proceed.

Rich McCracken, City Attorney's Office - Fort Worth, TX

Rich McCracken, City Attorney's Office - Fort Worth, TX
4:40 pm

0.75 hr ethics

ETHICS: My Opinion, My License; Is it a Business Decision?

This session reviews the ethical rules and principles that lawyers must consider when advising clients on land development issues, with a hard look at situations where a client’s mileage may vary from the legal advice given, and the outcomes to the lawyer—is the matter ultimately a risk-taking analysis, where all a lawyer can do is advise the client, leaving them the business decision to make in following (or not) the lawyer’s advice.

Alan J. Bojorquez, Bojorquez Law Firm, PC - Austin, TX
Kimberley Mickelson, Downtown Houston+ - Houston, TX

Alan J. Bojorquez, Bojorquez Law Firm, PC - Austin, TX
Kimberley Mickelson, Downtown Houston+ - Houston, TX
5:25 pm
Austin Only

Adjourn to Networking Reception

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, Mar. 6, 2026
Presiding Officer:
Skye Masson, City of Georgetown - Georgetown, TX
7:30 am

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:00 am
Breakfast Table Talks
Join us for breakfast and to share your thoughts on topics from Horizontal Condos, Disannexation, Single-Family Zoning, and other topics.
- Horizontal Condos: Skye Masson and David Hartman
- Disannexation: Rob Killen and Justin Pruitt
- Single-Family Zoning in Transition: Tad Holland Cleaves
- Municipal Court as Enforcer: Chace Craig
- EDC Toolbox: Grady Randle
- Golf Course Platting Statute: Richard McCracken and Reid Wilson
8:30 am

0.75 hr

Land Use Case Updates, Part 2

A rapid review of recent cases involving zoning, platting, takings, etc., with maps, photos, etc.

James L. Dougherty Jr., Attorney at Law - Houston, TX

James L. Dougherty Jr., Attorney at Law - Houston, TX
9:15 am

0.75 hr

There’s not Enough Water: TX Water Supply and Regulatory Barriers

Where do we get more water for urban development and the regulatory processes for obtaining it?

Natasha J. Martin, Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody - Austin, TX
Caroline Stewart, City of Georgetown - Georgetown, TX

Natasha J. Martin, Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody - Austin, TX
Caroline Stewart, City of Georgetown - Georgetown, TX
10:00 am

15-Minute Break
10:15 am

1.00 hr

Special Districts

What are we doing with these districts and how they are being used.

Paul Thomas Harle, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP - Austin, TX
Rich McCracken, City Attorney's Office - Fort Worth, TX

Paul Thomas Harle, Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP - Austin, TX
Rich McCracken, City Attorney's Office - Fort Worth, TX
11:15 am

0.50 hr

We Have Too Much Water: Drainage, Flooding, Flood Plain Management

Texas communities are growing fast, and so are the legal challenges tied to floodplain management and stormwater drainage. This presentation breaks down the key laws and regulatory framework that shape floodplain management, highlights practical strategies to navigate these rules, and walks through how to avoid common liability traps and make defensible decisions about land use and infrastructure in flood-prone areas.

Lora Naismith, Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. - Austin, TX
Toni Rask, Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend P.C. - Austin, TX

Lora Naismith, Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. - Austin, TX
Toni Rask, Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend P.C. - Austin, TX
11:45 am
Austin Only

Pick Up Lunch (In Austin)
Friday Afternoon, Mar. 6, 2026
Presiding Officer:
Kimberley Mickelson, Downtown Houston+ - Houston, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:15 pm

0.50 hr

More Power Lines are Coming to Texas

The wave of electric transmission lines impacting property throughout Texas is upon us. ERCOT and the PUC have developed a plan to increase reliability to the Permian Basin and the larger grid, resulting in over $30 billion dollars of transmission infrastructure to be constructed. This requires hundreds of miles of transmission infrastructure across the state, that the PUC have sole jurisdiction over siting. A discussion on how local land use is affected, how the PUC oversees the siting, and how landowners and local governments can participate.

Holly Vandrovec, Spencer Fane LLP - Austin, TX

Holly Vandrovec, Spencer Fane LLP - Austin, TX
12:45 pm

15-Minute Break
1:00 pm

1.00 hr ethics

Ethical Obligations for Lawyers Using AI

In 2026 all lawyers rely on some form of AI while working trials and transactions so it is imperative that all lawyers understand their ethical obligations using AI. Actually AI has been in use for more than 50 years, but not all lawyers realized that they were using Machine Learning with search engines.

Peter S. Vogel, Vogel IT Law - Dallas, TX

Peter S. Vogel, Vogel IT Law - Dallas, TX
2:00 pm

1.00 hr

Ask the Experts: Your Questions Answered!

Our panel of seasoned land use law experts on both side of the docket will answer your questions. Submit your questions to the Moderator Please submit your questions in advance to ConferenceQA@utcle.org. Advance submission is appreciated so the Moderator can group questions and efficiently provide responses. The Experts will remain after the presentation for one on one questions.

Moderator:
Reid Wilson, Wilson Cribbs + Goren, P.C. - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Tad Holland Cleaves, Texas Municipal League - Austin, TX
William S. Dahlstrom, Jackson Walker LLP - Dallas, TX
James L. Dougherty Jr., Attorney at Law - Houston, TX
Skye Masson, City of Georgetown - Georgetown, TX
J. Grady Randle, Randle Law Office Ltd., L.L.P. - Houston, TX

Moderator:
Reid Wilson, Wilson Cribbs + Goren, P.C. - Houston, TX
Panelists:
Tad Holland Cleaves, Texas Municipal League - Austin, TX
William S. Dahlstrom, Jackson Walker LLP - Dallas, TX
James L. Dougherty Jr., Attorney at Law - Houston, TX
Skye Masson, City of Georgetown - Georgetown, TX
J. Grady Randle, Randle Law Office Ltd., L.L.P. - Houston, TX
3:00 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 March 5, 2026
Day 2 March 6, 2026

Download Schedule

Conference Faculty

Arthur J. Anderson

Winstead PC
Dallas, TX

Christopher Austria

City of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX

Alan J. Bojorquez

Bojorquez Law Firm, PC
Austin, TX

Tad Holland Cleaves

Texas Municipal League
Austin, TX

William S. Dahlstrom

Jackson Walker LLP
Dallas, TX

James L. Dougherty Jr.

Attorney at Law
Houston, TX

Craig Farmer, FAICP

Municipal Planning Services, LLP
Weatherford, TX

Cody Faulk

Spencer Fane
Austin, TX

Joseph J. Gorfida Jr.

Nichols Jackson
Dallas, TX

Paul Thomas Harle

Allen Boone Humphries Robinson LLP
Austin, TX

Omar Izfar

Wilson, Cribbs + Goren, P.C.
Houston, TX

Rob Killen

Killen, Griffin & Farrimond
San Antonio, TX

Natasha J. Martin

Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody
Austin, TX

Skye Masson

City of Georgetown
Georgetown, TX

Rich McCracken

City Attorney's Office
Fort Worth, TX

Kimberley Mickelson

Downtown Houston+
Houston, TX

Lora Naismith

Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C.
Austin, TX

Justin Pruitt

Wilson, Cribbs + Goren, P.C.
Houston, TX

J. Grady Randle

Randle Law Office Ltd., L.L.P.
Houston, TX

Toni Rask

Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend P.C.
Austin, TX

Caroline Stewart

City of Georgetown
Georgetown, TX

Holly Vandrovec

Spencer Fane LLP
Austin, TX

Misty Ventura

Shupe Ventura, PLLC
Dallas, TX

Peter S. Vogel

Vogel IT Law
Dallas, TX

Terrence S. Welch

Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P.
Richardson, TX

Reid Wilson

Wilson Cribbs + Goren, P.C.
Houston, TX

Charles E. Zech

Denton, Navarro, Rodriguez, Bernal, Santee & Zech, P.C.
Austin, TX

Planning Committee

Skye Masson—Co-Chair

City of Georgetown
Georgetown, TX

Reid Wilson—Co-Chair

Wilson Cribbs + Goren, P.C.
Houston, TX

Arthur J. Anderson

Winstead PC
Dallas, TX

Barbara A. Boulware-Wells

The Knight Law Firm, LLP
Austin, TX

Prabha Cinclair

Cinclair Law
Farmers Branch, TX

Tad Holland Cleaves

Texas Municipal League
Austin, TX

William S. Dahlstrom

Jackson Walker LLP
Dallas, TX

Ashley Darrelle Dierker

Taylor, Olson, Adkins, Sralla & Elam, LLP
Fort Worth, TX

James L. Dougherty Jr.

Attorney at Law
Houston, TX

Cody Faulk

Spencer Fane
Austin, TX

Galen Gatten

City of Arlington
Arlington, TX

Greta E. Goldsby

Drenner Group
Austin, TX

Joseph J. Gorfida Jr.

Nichols Jackson
Dallas, TX

David Hartman

DuBois, Bryant & Campbell, L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Rob Killen

Killen, Griffin & Farrimond
San Antonio, TX

Rich McCracken

City Attorney's Office
Fort Worth, TX

Kimberley Mickelson

Downtown Houston+
Houston, TX

Dorothy Palumbo

Bojorquez Law Firm
Austin, TX

Melinda Ramos

City of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX

J. Grady Randle

Randle Law Office Ltd., L.L.P.
Houston, TX

April Rogers

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Guillermo Trevino

City of Brownsville Attorney's Office
Brownsville, TX

Ed Walts

Dallas, TX

Terrence S. Welch

Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P.
Richardson, TX

Charles E. Zech

Denton, Navarro, Rodriguez, Bernal, Santee & Zech, P.C.
Austin, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 13.25 hrs | 1.75 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Real Estate Law-Commercial, Farm and Ranch, Residential, and Property Owners Association

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 13.25 hrs | 1.75 hrs Ethics

You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Oklahoma – 16.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Pennsylvania – 13.00 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed . Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Other States – 13.25 hrs | 1.75 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provided to other licensing authorities as needed.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 15.90 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

TX Land Surveyor – 13.25 hrs

This course may qualify for self-reporting credits with PELS (TX Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors) - please use the link below to find information on how to track your credit with PELS. When you select this credit type, you will receive a downloadable Certificate of Attendance with date and course information for your records.

https://pels.texas.gov/lscep.htm

TX Professional Engineer – 13.25 hrs

TX Real Estate Commission (TREC) – 13.25 hrs

To request continuing education elective credit for real estate related courses approved by the State Bar of Texas for minimum continuing legal education participatory credit, a license holder is required to file an Individual Credit Request for State Bar Course.

https://www.trec.texas.gov/sites/default/files/pdf-forms/CE_CLE-1%2004.10.23.pdf
Use this link to obtain the TREC MCE form for self-reporting your TREC credit. To obtain your Certificate of Attendance you will need to claim credit in your UTCLE account and once claimed you will be able to download a Certificate of Attendance to include with your credit request form.

MCLE Credit

Texas – 13.25 hrs | 1.75 hrs Ethics
Legal Specialization(s): Administrative Law, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Real Estate Law-Commercial, Farm and Ranch, Residential, and Property Owners Association

You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number provided on your certificate of attendance.

California – 13.25 hrs | 1.75 hrs Ethics

To claim California MCLE credit, California credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.
You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Oklahoma – 16.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #169) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the webcast.

Pennsylvania – 13.00 hrs | 1.50 hrs Ethics

To claim Pennsylvania MCLE credit, Pennsylvania credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submitted. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other States – 13.25 hrs | 1.75 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provide to other licensing authorities as needed.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 15.90 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Texas Accounting CPE credit, the Texas Accounting CPE credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your CPE credit directly to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

TX Land Surveyor – 13.25 hrs

This course may qualify for self-reporting credits with PELS (TX Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors) - please use the link below to find information on how to track your credit with PELS. When you select this credit type in the webcast, you will receive a downloadable Certificate of Attendance with date and course information for your records.

https://pels.texas.gov/lscep.htm

TX Professional Engineer – 13.25 hrs

This course may qualify for self-reporting credits with PELS (TX Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors) - please use the link below to find information on how to track your credit with PELS. When you select this credit type in the webcast, you will receive a downloadable Certificate of Attendance with date and course information for your records.

https://pels.texas.gov/pecep.htm

TX Real Estate Commission (TREC) – 13.25 hrs

Key Dates

Austin – Mar 5-6, 2026 – AT&T Conference Center

Live Webcast – Mar 5-6, 2026

Austin
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $625.00 Early Bird pricing: Nov 13, 2025
Last day for $725.00 Regular pricing: Feb 19, 2026
$825.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $565.00 Early Bird pricing: Nov 13, 2025
Last day for $655.00 Regular pricing: Feb 19, 2026
$745.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $500.00 Early Bird pricing: Nov 13, 2025
Last day for $580.00 Regular pricing: Feb 19, 2026
$660.00 for registrations received after this time

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Feb 27, 2026
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Mar 2, 2026

Individual
Last day for $725.00 Early Bird pricing: Nov 13, 2025
$825.00

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $655.00 Early Bird pricing: Nov 13, 2025
$745.00

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $580.00 Early Bird pricing: Nov 13, 2025
$660.00

Add-on (in-person registration required)
$100.00

Cancellation Policy
Last day for full refund cancellation: Feb 27, 2026
$50 processing fee applied after this date
Last day for cancellation: Mar 2, 2026

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

The University of Texas at Austin
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX
877.744.8822 (reservations)
Map

Accommodations

We’ve arranged a room block at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center for event attendees. Booking information will be included in your registration confirmation email.

Parking Information

Parking is available in the conference center's attached garage, as well as Rowling Hall Garage. Both garage entrances are located on W 20th St. Guests may self-park or use the hotel's valet services at the University Avenue entrance. Parking rates are subject to change without notice.

Self-parking fees:

Hourly Parking:
0-30 minutes, $3
31-60 minutes, $4
1– 2 hours, $6
2– 3 hours, $9
3– 4 hours, $12
4– 5 hours, $15
5– 8 hours, $18
8– 24 hours, $21
Lost ticket, $42

Valet Parking Rates:
Daily valet: $21
Overnight valet: $38

Additional Information

The conference will take place in Zlotnik Ballroom in Rowling Hall, the new addition of the AT&T Conference Center. If you self-park in the AT&T Conference Center Garage, please take the conference center elevators to level “M1” and follow signs to Zlotnik Ballroom. If you park in Rowling Hall Garage, please take the elevators to level “B4” Zlotnik Ballroom.

Our Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors! Click each logo below to learn more.

Wilson Cribbs + Goren

Wilson Cribbs + Goren
wcglaw.com

Wilson Cribbs + Goren is the largest commercial real estate practice group in the Houston market, and a leading commercial real estate law firm in the Gulf Coast region. Our Land Use + Development team bring over 85 years of combined experience to public/private land-use matters affecting real estate assets of all types, counseling clients proactively to help avoid potential missteps and resolving conflicts through creative business-oriented solutions. Additionally, we provide a full complement of legal services to the real estate industry, including representation in purchase/sale transactions, debt and equity financing, leasing, real estate/land use litigation, and land use and development matters.
Bojorquez Law Firm, PC

Bojorquez Law Firm, PC
texasmunicipallawyers.com

We proudly take care of Texas one town at a time. The Bojorquez Law Firm was founded over 20 years ago with a singular purpose- to serve cities across the State of Texas. Everything about our firm’s operation is designed to empower and protect municipalities. The firm has represented over 180 communities as either City Attorney or Special Counsel. Our 21 attorneys have varied expertise that covers the full range of Municipal Law, including all facets of Land Use & Development. We Empower Cities. We are Texas Municipal Lawyers. www.texasmunicipallawyers.com
Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P.

Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P.

Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P. is a Texas law firm with extensive experience providing legal service to public and private clients throughout the state since May 1, 2001. Our team of experienced attorneys provides public entities a competitive advantage by combining high-quality, comprehensive legal services with exceptional value.
Jackson Walker

Jackson Walker
jw.com

Founded more than 130 years ago, Jackson Walker has played a vital role in the growth and development of Texas business. With more than 500 attorneys across six Texas offices, the Firm represents Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, major financial institutions, insurance companies, and a wide range of public companies and private businesses around the globe. JW’s land use and municipal law practice group – the largest in the Southwest – handles transactions from the city to the suburbs and beyond.
Nichols Jackson

Nichols Jackson
www.njdhs.com/

Founded in 1895, Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager & Smith, LLP is one of Texas’ oldest and most respected full-service government law firms. Our entire team of highly skilled attorneys are devoted exclusively to public and municipal law, and we focus on serving the legal needs of a broad range of municipal clients across Texas. Our attorneys understand the unique challenges faced by municipalities, including preserving the character and values of the community as it grows, staying abreast of the increasingly complex regulations affecting cities, and carefully handling matters that may become politically divisive. We are extremely passionate about the work we do and committed to providing an unparalleled level of legal service to the clients we serve.

Land Use Conference

Overview

Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, Mar. 5, 2026

Thursday Afternoon, Mar. 5, 2026

Friday Morning, Mar. 6, 2026

Friday Afternoon, Mar. 6, 2026

Conference Faculty

Planning Committee

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

AT&T Conference Center

Accommodations

Parking Information

Additional Information

Our Sponsors

Wilson Cribbs + Goren

Bojorquez Law Firm, PC

Brown & Hofmeister, L.L.P.

Jackson Walker

Nichols Jackson

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