2025 Commitment to Closing Schedule (Tentative and subject to change) 

Continuing Education
Attorneys: 6.5 hours MCLE
CPAs: 7.5 hours
Escrow Officers: 7.5 General hours
Legal Assistants: 6.5

Realtors: 6.5 CE elective hours (TREC-approved). Note: These hours do not satisfy TREC’s mandatory Legal Update I, Legal Update II, or Broker Responsibility requirements.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3, 2025
πŸ•’9 - 9:30 AM Registration and Refreshments
πŸ•’9:30 - 9:40 Introduction and Welcome
Leslie S. Johnson, CTIP, WFG National Title Insurance Co., Dallas
πŸ•’9:40 - 10:40 The Commitment
John P. Bruce, CTIP, Heritage Title Company of Austin, Inc., Austin
πŸ•’10:40 - 11:40 Understanding Surveys and Survey Review
Lisa M. Beville, JD, CPA, CTIP, CAEP, CESP, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, Dallas
🍽️11:40 AM - 12:40 PM Lunch
πŸ•’12:40 - 1:40 Endorsements in Texas
Ginny H. Abiassi, First American Title Insurance Company, Houston
πŸ•’1:40 - 2:10 Preparing a Deed
Sara E. Dysart, Sara E. Dysart, PC, San Antonio
πŸ•’2:10 - 2:40 Preparing Releases and Lender Docs
Suzanne Frossard, Providence Title Company, Arlington
β˜•2:40 - 3 Break
πŸ•’3 - 3:30 Boundary Line Agreements and Easements
Celia C. Flowers, Flowers Title Companies, LLC, Tyler
πŸ•’3:30 - 4:15 Affidavits of Heirships; Transfer on Death Deeds, Ladybird Deeds, and Divorce Decrees
Wade Thunhorst, Title Resources Guaranty Company, Dallas
πŸ•’4:15 - 4:45 Authority Documents and Powers of Attorney
Josephine McGrath, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Dallas
πŸ•’4:45 - 5:30 Objection Letters and Closing Instructions
G. Roland Love, CTIP, Independence Title, Quinlan
🍷5:30 Adjourn and Reception in Sponsor Marketplace
2025 Texas Land Title Institute Schedule

2025 Texas Land Title Institute Schedule (Tentative and subject to change)

Continuing Education
Attorneys: 15 MCLE (incl. 4.0 ethics + 1.0 self-study)
Escrow Officers: 11.5 General + 4.5 Ethics
CPAs: 16.5 CPE hours
Legal Assistants: 15 CLE credits
Realtors: 9 CE elective hours (TREC-approved). Note: These hours do not satisfy TREC’s mandatory Legal Update I, Legal Update II, or Broker Responsibility requirements.
THURSDAY, DEC. 4, 2025
β˜• 7:30–8:20 AM Registration Opens and Continental Breakfast
πŸ•’ 8:20–8:30 Welcome and Introductions
πŸ•’ 8:30–9:15 Case Update, Part 1
David A. Weatherbie, Cramer Weatherbie Richardson LLP, Dallas
πŸ•’ 9:15–10:00 Legislative Update
Steve Streiff, Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, Houston
πŸ•’ 10:00–10:45 Foreigners and Federal Update
Leslie S. Johnson, CTIP, WFG National Title Insurance Company, Dallas;
Roland Love, CTIP, Independence Title, Quinlan;
Professor Brian C. Rider, University of Texas Law School, Austin
β˜• 10:45–11:00 Break in Sponsor Marketplace
πŸ•’ 11:00–11:45 The Expanding Intersection of Immigration and Residential Real Estate
Professor Gregory Zlotnick, St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio
πŸ•’ 11:45–12:30 The AI Multiplier: Productivity, Profitability, and New Risks
Genady Vishnevetsky, Stewart Title, Houston
🍽️ 12:30–1:30 PM Networking Lunch with Sponsors
πŸ•’ 1:30–2:00 Bankruptcy Desk Guide
Leyna C. Williams, First National Title Insurance Company, Plano
πŸ•’ 2:00–2:45 Transfers Outside of Probate
Rayni Scott, Alliant National Title Insurance Company, Helotes
πŸ•’ 2:45–3:15 You Too Can Get Rich in Real Estate – Dealing With Small Investors
Richard Worsham, Westcor Land Title Insurance Company, Austin
πŸ•’ 3:15–3:45 From Lapse to Slayer: Navigating Advanced Probate Issues
Chance Perkins, WFG National Title Insurance Company, Katy
β˜• 3:45–4:00 Break in Sponsor Marketplace
πŸ•’ 4:00–4:30 Time Is of the Essence in Real Estate Contracts
Brad Irelan, Irelan Stephens, PLLC, Houston
πŸ•’ 4:30–5:00 Surface Water & Groundwater as "Real Property" in Texas
Edmond R. McCarthy, Jr., McCarthy & McCarthy, Austin
πŸ•’ 5:00–5:30 The Texas Title Professionals Guide to Recording: Requirements, Risks, and Results
Jeremy T. Brown, Keating Brown, Dallas
πŸ•’ 5:30–6:00 A Fresh Look at P-53
Brian Pitman, Independence Title, Austin
🍷 6:00–7:00 PM Welcome Reception in Sponsor Marketplace
FRIDAY, DEC. 5, 2025
β˜• 7:30–8:00 AM Continental Breakfast
πŸ•’ 8:00–8:45 Case Update, Part 2
David A. Weatherbie, Cramer Weatherbie Richardson Oliver LLP, Dallas
πŸ•’ 8:45–9:15 Removal of Restrictions
Sipra S. Boyd, Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC, Houston
πŸ•’ 9:15–9:45 All Things Limitations
Cassie McGarvey, McGarvey PLLC, Houston
πŸ•’ 9:45–10:30 Understanding and Applying Credits Provided by the Rate Rules
Greg Garza, CESP, Benchmark Title LLC, Dallas
β˜• 10:30–10:45 Break in Sponsor Marketplace
πŸ•’ 10:45–11:15 Clearing the Clouds
Wade Thunhorst, Title Resources Guaranty Company, Dallas
πŸ•’ 11:15–12:00 Current Ad Valorem Tax Issues
Brent South, Hunt County Appraisal District, Greenville
🍽️ 12:00–12:30 PM Working Lunch
πŸ•’ 12:30–1:00 Economic Update
Adam Harris, Frost Bank, San Antonio
πŸ•’ 1:00–1:45 Hot Topics
Brian J. Watts, First American Title Insurance Company, Irving
πŸ•’ 1:45–2:45 Common (But Difficult) UW Questions
John H. Dorris, First American Title Insurance Company, Houston;
Mickey Gerdes, CTIP, NTP, Essent Title Insurance Inc., Boerne;
Paul D. Pruitt, CTIP, Title Resources Guaranty Company, Hewitt
πŸ•’ 2:45 PM Adjourn

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