2026 TCOLE Training Conference Agenda |
***Please note that the agenda is subject to change with regard to topics, presenters and room locations*** |
Choose Only One Method
If you are attending the conference only one registration method is needed per person
Contracted Training Providers (Required to Attend)
- To REGISTER, Please fill out this form. When the registration submission is processed, you will receive both an invoice and a registration confirmation separately within 5 business days.
- To PAY by credit card, please log in to your MyTCOLE account via the TCOLE Login Hub at https://tcledds.tcole.texas.gov/IAM/Identity/Account/Login
- For instructions how to complete the payment, go here How to Purchase Registration
General Attendee
- To REGISTER, please click here: Fill | TCOLE Conference Registration. When the registration submission is processed, you will receive both an invoice and a registration confirmation separately within 5 business days.
- To PAY by credit card, please log in to your MyTCOLE account via the TCOLE Login Hub at https://tcledds.tcole.texas.gov/IAM/Identity/Account/Login
- For instructions how to complete the payment, go here How to Purchase Registration
Public Information Officer Certification
The Public Information Officer Certification is a 3-day course beginning on August 11 – 13 (Tuesday – Thursday) from 8 AM – 5 PM each day. Attendance to all three days is required. TDEM is providing the training and certification. The cost for this training is $450. As a PIO Certification attendee, you will have access to the conference breaks and to the Exhibit Hall and social events scheduled during the conference. No meals are provided.
- To REGISTER, please click here: Fill | TCOLE Conference Registration. When the registration submission is processed, you will receive both an invoice and a registration confirmation separately within 5 business days.
- To PAY by credit card, please log in to your TCOLE Login Hub (formerly MyTCOLE) at https://tcledds.tcole.texas.gov/IAM/Identity/Account/Login
- For instructions how to complete the payment, go here How to Purchase Registration
- Please Note: When you go into My TCOLE to pay, select Conference Registration. It will not say PIO Certification. That is ok. The invoice you receive after completing the registration will indicate that you are attending the PIO course.
- If you are a training cooridinator and required to attend this conference, you must make sure you have an authorized designee registered to attend the Training Conference sessions. The PIO Certification does not meet the contractual requirements.
A Public Information Officer Certification Agenda will be provided at the beginning of the course.
2026 TCOLE Training Conference Hotels
| HOTEL PARTNER | Rate $ | LINK |
| AC Hotel Downtown Waco | 179 | TCOLE Training Booking Link |
| Aloft Hotel Waco | 159 | Book your group rate for TCOLE 2026 Training Conference |
| Cambria Hotel - Waco | 129-139 | Book your stay with Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront |
| Comfort Suites Waco South | 109 | ChoiceHotelsTCOLE |
| Courtyard by Marriott | 134 | Book your group rate for TCOLE Training Conference |
| Element Hotel Waco | 110 | Book your group rate for TCOLE Annual Training |
| Hilton Waco | 144 | TCOLE Training Conference |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 149 | TCOLETRAINING IHG |
| Holiday Inn Express Waco Downtown | 129 | Texas Commission on Law Enforcement - Holiday Inn Express Downtown |
| Hyatt Place Waco South | 110 | Hyatt Rooms TCOLE Training Conference |
| Residence Inn Waco Dntn | 134 | Book your group rate for TCOLE |
| Town Place Suites | 139 | Book your group rate for TCOLE |