2026 TCPAAA Convention – Registration & Event Details
Dorris Murdock
There is a lot of information in this email, but worth reading including information regarding TCOLE Credit
The 34th Annual TCPAAA Convention & Law Enforcement Training
July 12-15, 2026
(hotel check out is Thursday July 16)
Hello!
The Garland CPAAA is looking forward to seeing everyone for the 2026 Convention we hope you are too! From the Sunday evening Ice Breaker to the Opening Ceremonies, engaging speakers, informative class topics, Awards Dinner, and more, every detail is being thoughtfully prepared to ensure a memorable experience.
Convention kick-off is only 65 days away… but who’s counting!
Convention Class Schedule – attached
TCOLE Credit - Law Enforcement you do receive credit for the classes you attend. The requirement is you must sign-in and sign-out and turn in the class critic at the end of each session you attend. A TCOLE certificate with your hours will be emailed to you within 15 days after convention ends, you will need to have your training department file for your hours, per TCOLE Executive Director Greg Stevens, he will be attending the convention as well.
Rookie Orientation on Sunday July 12 @ 4:00pm – 1ST Time Attendees to the Texas CPAAA Convention, please join us in Watters room we have info to share!
Topgolf Event – Monday, July 13 (7:00–9:00 PM)
Join us for a fun evening at Topgolf, located just across from the Marriott. We’ve reserved two hours on the upper deck for food, drinks, and great company.
- Cost: $45 per person
- Topgolf Registration deadline: June 27, 2026
- Register here : Online Top Golf - July 13, 2026 - GCPAAA online
Hotel Accommodations
Courtyard by Marriott Allen
Convention dates: Sunday, July 12 – Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Special rate available until June 13, 2026
- Staying after the Awards Banquet on Wednesday? Please book July 12–16 (four nights)
Book online:
Book your group rate for Texas Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association 2026
Or call: 800-321-2211
Group Name: TCPAA 2026 Convention
Convention Registration
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your group rate for Texas Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association 2026
Or complete the attached form and mail it with payment.
- A $50 late fee applies to registrations received after June 19, 2026
Opening Ceremonies/Wall of Honor: Monday Morning Opening Ceremonies – Invitation to Law Enforcement
Attention Law Enforcement – Garland CPAAA invites you to wear your uniform to Opening Ceremonies Monday morning. We would appreciate this opportunity to honor each of you at “The Wall of Honor”. Some of you have participated in this at previous Conventions, for those that have not we have you enter the room together to stand around the walls of the ballroom. There is a short presentation to show our support. Even if you decide not to bring your uniform please know we still invite you to be on that wall, please. We have invited law enforcement in our region to attend this tribute as well After the tribute ends you will be asked to be seated for the remainder of the opening ceremonies.
Book Signing: Presenters/Class Speakers: there will be a book signing after their presentations if you are interested.
- Officer Greg Stevens – retired Garland PD – “When the Moment Chose Me: The Day ISIS Came to Garland, TX”
- Special Agent Darin Kinder – retired Secret Service – “Bury Me in a Dirty Suit”
The Texas CPAAA would like to inform everyone if you have a Challenge Coin you should bring it with you and stop by the TCPAAA Exhibit Hall Table, we think you will be interested to see why!
Dress Attire – Wednesday evening Awards Banquet, we’re going with a Texas theme, it doesn’t mean you need to dress western but if you want to you can. It’s not a formal event but it is not shorts and t-shirts please. At the end of the awards dinner we have a great DJ with a lot of good music, a dance floor, a little singing (not Karaoke) and a lot of fun! It’s a time to enjoy old and new friends before we end another convention, please stay and have a good time. (see flyer attached)
On behalf of the Texas CPAAA Board of Directors and the 2026 Convention host Garland CPAAA,
Dorris Murdock
Texas CPAAA VP Conventions
2026 Convention – Co-Chair
Dorris Murdock
All,
The online website for convention registration was incorrect on the original email, my apologies.
If you do not know where online registration is Go to the Texas CPAAA website, https://texascpaaa.org/ Click on Registration, follow the instructions
OR, click here
https://texascpaaa.org/convention.html?rand=0.9476691845595024
Dorris Murdock