Continuing Education Credit
| Escrow Officer CE |
19.5 Escrow hours and 2 Ethics hours over the 3 day event |
| MCLE |
14 hours, including 1.5 Ethics hours |
| TREC (Realtor) |
14 Elective CE hours |
| TBLS (Paralegal) |
14 hours |
| TSBPA (CPA) |
21.5 hours |
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Optional Materials Pick-Up
3 - 5 PM
If you arrive this evening to check into the hotel, pop over to the ballroom to pick up your notebook and name badge. This is an excellent opportunity to scope out the meeting room and pick up conference materials, and maybe bump into School faculty.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Day One: The Start of Something Great
Setting the Foundation for Your Success
7:30 AM - 6 PM
A full day of conference activities. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and we'll end with a Happy Hour to decompress and mingle after a long day of learning. Attendees are free to enjoy dinner at their leisure with several dining options all within walking distance of the hotel — or hop on a complimentary shuttle provided by the DoubleTree to explore the Domain Northside.
| 7:30 - 8 AM |
School Check-In and Breakfast |
| 8 - 8:30 |
Welcome and Housekeeping |
| 8:30 - 9 |
Insuring the Dream – Texas Style |
| 9 - 9:45 |
Contracts, File Flow and Opening the Order |
| 9:45 - 10:45 |
Ownership, Search & Examination of Land Titles |
| 10:45 - 11 |
Break |
| 11 AM - 12:15 PM |
Surveys and Title Insurance |
| 12:15 - 1:15 |
Lunch and Networking |
| 1:15 - 2:30 |
Conveyances & Recording, Real Property Rights |
| 2:30 - 2:45 |
Break |
| 2:45 - 4:30 |
Liens |
| 4:30 - 5 |
Q & A with Faculty |
| 5 - 6 PM |
Happy Hour: Unwind and Connect |
Complimentary shuttle service will be available Monday and Tuesday evenings to The Domain Austin, a nearby open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Two shuttle vans will run continuously from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm each night between the hotel and The Domain. The last pickup from The Domain back to the hotel will be at 9:00 pm. Shuttle service is provided to this location only.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Day Two: Building Upon Your Experience
A Deep Dive into Essential Title Practices
7:30 AM - 5 PM
Another engaging day begins with breakfast and includes lunch. Dinner arrangements are on your own, allowing you to explore the local dining options.
| 7:30 - 8 AM |
Breakfast |
| 8 - 9:15 |
Introduction to the Rules and Basic Manual |
| 9:15 - 10:30 |
Underwriting, Risk Management & Title Commitment |
| 10:30 - 10:45 |
Break |
| 10:45 - 12 Noon |
Curative Matters: Curing Defects in Title |
| 12 - 12:15 |
Transition Break |
| 12:15 - 1 PM |
Lunch and Workshops (Pick One)
Real Life Curative
Escrow Closing Documents
Business Development in a Regulated Industry
|
| 1 - 1:15 |
Break |
| 1:15 - 2:15 |
Understanding Taxes |
| 2:15 - 3:15 |
Introduction to Endorsements |
| 3:15 - 3:45 |
Rate Rule Application |
| 3:45 - 4 |
Break |
| 4 - 5 |
Notary Issues |
| 5 - 5:30 PM |
Q & A with Faculty |
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Day Three: Reaching the Summit
Culminating Knowledge and Lasting Connections
7:30 AM - 3 PM
Day Three begins with breakfast and includes a working lunch; programming continues through 3 PM. Make the most of the remaining sessions and networking opportunities.
| 7:30 - 8 AM |
Breakfast |
| 8 - 9 |
Lender, Loans and Lender Instructions |
| 9 - 9:15 |
Transition Break |
| 9:15 - 10 |
Workshops (Pick One)
Real Life Curative
Escrow Closing Documents
Business Development in a Regulated Industry
|
| 10 - 10:15 |
Transition Break |
| 10:15 - 11:30 |
Preparing to Close – Ethical and Escrow Considerations |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
Federal Closing Issues |
| 12:15 - 12:30 |
Working Lunch |
| 12:30 - 1:15 |
Funding and Recording |
| 1:15 - 2 |
Title Policies |
| 2 - 2:45 |
Real Life Claims – Learn What NOT to Do! |
| 3 PM |
Adjourn |
Note: Breakfast and lunch are provided on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. For dinner, attendees have the flexibility to choose from the diverse dining options available within walking distance of the hotel or catch a complimentary shuttle to the Domain Northside for more shopping and dining options.