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Online: Legal / Legislative Update for Code Enforcement Officers
Jan. 25 in Houston: Texas Water Pollution
Jan. 26 in Alamo: Substandard Structure Investigation
Feb. 7 in Huntsville: Local Control of Oil and Gas Waste
Feb. 8 in Abilene: Substandard Structure Investigation
Feb. 17 in Karnes City: Local Control of Oil and Gas Waste
Feb. 21 in Corsicana: Illegal Outdoor Burning
Feb. 21 in Gun Barrel City: Illegal Outdoor Burning
Feb. 21 in Rusk: Substandard Structure Investigation
Feb. 27 in Lufkin: Advanced Ordinance Investigation
Mar. 1 in Sulphur Springs: Illegal Dumping Enforcement Training
Mar. 6 in Victoria: Local Control of Oil and Gas Waste
Mar. 6 in La Marque: Substandard Structure Investigation
Mar. 12 in Sherman: Substandard Structure Investigation
Mar. 13 in College Station: Illegal Dumping Enforcement Training
Mar. 15 in Clarksville: Coordinated Local Environmental Enforcement
Mar. 19 in Azle: Substandard Structure Investigation
Mar. 20 in Kingsville: Illegal Dumping Enforcement Training
Mar. 28 in Chandler: Advanced Ordinance Investigation
Apr. 9 in Waco: Illegal Dumping Enforcement Training
Are none of these what you're looking for or need?
Online Class
Legal / Legislative Update Legislative / Legal Update Related to the Profession of Code Enforcement [TIDRC 001]
CEU: One (1) Hour
Fee: $20 if taken for credit.
TIDRC 001 is a one-hour class designed to meet the requirements for code enforcement officers prior to the renewal of their certification with the Department of State Health Services, as specified by 25 Texas Administrative Code Sections 140.168 (c) and (j)(12).
All TIDRC classes have been approved by the Department of State Health Services for continuing education credits.
A standard TIDRC Certificate of Completion is issued to those completing the class for credit.
Click here for more information and registration.
Legal / Legislative Update Legislative / Legal Update Related to the Profession of Code Enforcement [TIDRC 001]
CEU: One (1) Hour
Fee: $20 if taken for credit.
TIDRC 001 is a one-hour class designed to meet the requirements for code enforcement officers prior to the renewal of their certification with the Department of State Health Services, as specified by 25 Texas Administrative Code Sections 140.168 (c) and (j)(12).
All TIDRC classes have been approved by the Department of State Health Services for continuing education credits.
A standard TIDRC Certificate of Completion is issued to those completing the class for credit.
Click here for more information and registration.
January 25, 2012 in Houston
Texas Felony and Misdemeanor Water Pollution
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Class location: Third Ward Multi-Service Center, Houston Department of Health & Human Services, 3611 Ennis, 77004
Six CE training hours (hours TCLEOSE, code enforcement, and registered sanitarian). (Includes one hour of legal/legislative update for code enforcement officers.)
Instructor: Various state and federal instructors
Fee: FREE, Courtesy of Houston Police Department Major Offenders Division
The Texas Water Code sets felony and misdemeanor levels of punishment for individuals, companies, and other persons polluting water in Texas. These laws are routinely enforced across the state, and can result in significant criminal penalties for violators.
This program is open to the public, and intended to be of use to local business owners. This seminar is designed to make you aware of the Texas laws and local regulations so you as business owners / operators can make appropriate decisions to keep your business legal and out of the Texas Criminal Courts.
Space is limited, so register now to assure you have a seat.
To register, call Sylvia Brumlow, Houston PD,
at 832-394-0776 or at Sylvia.brumlow@cityofhouston.net.
Texas Felony and Misdemeanor Water Pollution
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Class location: Third Ward Multi-Service Center, Houston Department of Health & Human Services, 3611 Ennis, 77004
Six CE training hours (hours TCLEOSE, code enforcement, and registered sanitarian). (Includes one hour of legal/legislative update for code enforcement officers.)
Instructor: Various state and federal instructors
Fee: FREE, Courtesy of Houston Police Department Major Offenders Division
The Texas Water Code sets felony and misdemeanor levels of punishment for individuals, companies, and other persons polluting water in Texas. These laws are routinely enforced across the state, and can result in significant criminal penalties for violators.
This program is open to the public, and intended to be of use to local business owners. This seminar is designed to make you aware of the Texas laws and local regulations so you as business owners / operators can make appropriate decisions to keep your business legal and out of the Texas Criminal Courts.
Space is limited, so register now to assure you have a seat.
To register, call Sylvia Brumlow, Houston PD,
at 832-394-0776 or at Sylvia.brumlow@cityofhouston.net.
January 26, 2012 in Alamo
Advanced Substandard Structure Investigation
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Donald "Chip" Matthews
Fee: $55.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS continuing education credits; no TCLEOSE credit given for this code enforcement class.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers in detail the twenty-two step process recommended to develop a substandard structure case for local government attorneys following the Texas Supreme Court decision in City of Dallas v. Stewart.
Appropriate For
Local government building officials, community development officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, city attorneys, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the process to follow to develop sound substandard structure cases.
Register here.
Advanced Substandard Structure Investigation
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Donald "Chip" Matthews
Fee: $55.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS continuing education credits; no TCLEOSE credit given for this code enforcement class.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers in detail the twenty-two step process recommended to develop a substandard structure case for local government attorneys following the Texas Supreme Court decision in City of Dallas v. Stewart.
Appropriate For
Local government building officials, community development officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, city attorneys, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the process to follow to develop sound substandard structure cases.
Register here.
February 7, 2012 in Huntsville
Local Control of Oil and Gas Waste
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: John Ockels, Ph.D
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS/TCLEOSE continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers the four ways that cities and counties can directly control slopped and illegally dumped oil and gas waste in their communities. This class includes:
* How your community, the TCEQ, TPWD and the Texas Railroad Commission fit together for enforcement;
* Overview of health nuisance and criminal illegal dumping laws and which can and cannot be used to respond to oil and gas waste;
* Use of municipal ordinances to control pollution by oil and gas waste haulers;
* Use of Texas Water Code Chapter 29 to control oil and gas waste haulers;
* Recognizing criminal violations under Natural Resources Code Sec. 91.002;
* Understanding Railroad Commission administrative enforcement of "Statewide Rule 8" and how your community can supplement RRC administrative enforcement;
* Misdemeanor and felony water pollution (TWC Secs. 7.145 and 7.147); and,
* Local civil suits to stop sloppy and illegal hauler activity when all else fails.
Appropriate For
Peace officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, prosecutors, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the options available to stop sloppy and illegal activities of oil and gas waste haulers.
Register here.
Local Control of Oil and Gas Waste
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: John Ockels, Ph.D
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS/TCLEOSE continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers the four ways that cities and counties can directly control slopped and illegally dumped oil and gas waste in their communities. This class includes:
* How your community, the TCEQ, TPWD and the Texas Railroad Commission fit together for enforcement;
* Overview of health nuisance and criminal illegal dumping laws and which can and cannot be used to respond to oil and gas waste;
* Use of municipal ordinances to control pollution by oil and gas waste haulers;
* Use of Texas Water Code Chapter 29 to control oil and gas waste haulers;
* Recognizing criminal violations under Natural Resources Code Sec. 91.002;
* Understanding Railroad Commission administrative enforcement of "Statewide Rule 8" and how your community can supplement RRC administrative enforcement;
* Misdemeanor and felony water pollution (TWC Secs. 7.145 and 7.147); and,
* Local civil suits to stop sloppy and illegal hauler activity when all else fails.
Appropriate For
Peace officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, prosecutors, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the options available to stop sloppy and illegal activities of oil and gas waste haulers.
Register here.
February 8, 2012 in Abilene
Advanced Substandard Structure Investigation
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Donald "Chip" Matthews
Fee: $55.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS continuing education credits; no TCLEOSE credit given for this code enforcement class.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers in detail the twenty-two step process recommended to develop a substandard structure case for local government attorneys following the Texas Supreme Court decision in City of Dallas v. Stewart.
Appropriate For
Local government building officials, community development officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, city attorneys, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the process to follow to develop sound substandard structure cases.
Register here.
Advanced Substandard Structure Investigation
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Donald "Chip" Matthews
Fee: $55.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS continuing education credits; no TCLEOSE credit given for this code enforcement class.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers in detail the twenty-two step process recommended to develop a substandard structure case for local government attorneys following the Texas Supreme Court decision in City of Dallas v. Stewart.
Appropriate For
Local government building officials, community development officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, city attorneys, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the process to follow to develop sound substandard structure cases.
Register here.
February 17, 2012 in Karnes City
Local Control of Oil and Gas Waste
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: John Ockels, Ph.D
Fee: $20 (Your fees have been mostly paid by San Antonio River Authority)
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS/TCLEOSE continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers the four ways that cities and counties can directly control slopped and illegally dumped oil and gas waste in their communities. This class includes:
* How your community, the TCEQ, TPWD and the Texas Railroad Commission fit together for enforcement;
* Overview of health nuisance and criminal illegal dumping laws and which can and cannot be used to respond to oil and gas waste;
* Use of municipal ordinances to control pollution by oil and gas waste haulers;
* Use of Texas Water Code Chapter 29 to control oil and gas waste haulers;
* Recognizing criminal violations under Natural Resources Code Sec. 91.002;
* Understanding Railroad Commission administrative enforcement of "Statewide Rule 8" and how your community can supplement RRC administrative enforcement;
* Misdemeanor and felony water pollution (TWC Secs. 7.145 and 7.147); and,
* Local civil suits to stop sloppy and illegal hauler activity when all else fails.
Appropriate For
Peace officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, prosecutors, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the options available to stop sloppy and illegal activities of oil and gas waste haulers.
Register here.
Local Control of Oil and Gas Waste
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: John Ockels, Ph.D
Fee: $20 (Your fees have been mostly paid by San Antonio River Authority)
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS/TCLEOSE continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers the four ways that cities and counties can directly control slopped and illegally dumped oil and gas waste in their communities. This class includes:
* How your community, the TCEQ, TPWD and the Texas Railroad Commission fit together for enforcement;
* Overview of health nuisance and criminal illegal dumping laws and which can and cannot be used to respond to oil and gas waste;
* Use of municipal ordinances to control pollution by oil and gas waste haulers;
* Use of Texas Water Code Chapter 29 to control oil and gas waste haulers;
* Recognizing criminal violations under Natural Resources Code Sec. 91.002;
* Understanding Railroad Commission administrative enforcement of "Statewide Rule 8" and how your community can supplement RRC administrative enforcement;
* Misdemeanor and felony water pollution (TWC Secs. 7.145 and 7.147); and,
* Local civil suits to stop sloppy and illegal hauler activity when all else fails.
Appropriate For
Peace officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, prosecutors, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the options available to stop sloppy and illegal activities of oil and gas waste haulers.
Register here.
February 21, 2012 in Corsicana
Illegal Outdoor Burning
9 a.m. to Noon (This is a three-hour class)
Instructor: John Ockels, Ph.D
Fee: $50.
Three (3) hours code enforcement/RS/TCLEOSE continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers the six ways that local government can control outdoor burning. Specific topics covered include:
* Municipal codes to control burning;
* County burn bans under Local Government Code Sec. 352.081;
* Local emergency declarations under Government Code Sec. 418.004;
* Felony illegal burning under TWC Secs. 7.182 and 7.183;
* Misdemeanor illegal burning under TWC Sec. 7.177(5) and the Outdoor Burning Rule (30 T.A.C. Sec. 111 [Subchapter B]);
* Major civil suits by cities and counties under TWC. Sec. 7/351; and,
* Related policy issues, including what local entities can authorize or "permit" outdoor burning.
Appropriate For
Fire fighters, peace officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, prosecutors, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the options available to fight illegal outdoor burning.
Note that this is an enjoyable, fast-paced class, and some preliminary outside reading will be suggested after you register.
Register here.
Illegal Outdoor Burning
9 a.m. to Noon (This is a three-hour class)
Instructor: John Ockels, Ph.D
Fee: $50.
Three (3) hours code enforcement/RS/TCLEOSE continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers the six ways that local government can control outdoor burning. Specific topics covered include:
* Municipal codes to control burning;
* County burn bans under Local Government Code Sec. 352.081;
* Local emergency declarations under Government Code Sec. 418.004;
* Felony illegal burning under TWC Secs. 7.182 and 7.183;
* Misdemeanor illegal burning under TWC Sec. 7.177(5) and the Outdoor Burning Rule (30 T.A.C. Sec. 111 [Subchapter B]);
* Major civil suits by cities and counties under TWC. Sec. 7/351; and,
* Related policy issues, including what local entities can authorize or "permit" outdoor burning.
Appropriate For
Fire fighters, peace officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, prosecutors, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the options available to fight illegal outdoor burning.
Note that this is an enjoyable, fast-paced class, and some preliminary outside reading will be suggested after you register.
Register here.
February 21, 2012 in Gun Barrel City
Illegal Outdoor Burning
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (This is a three-hour class)
Instructor: John Ockels, Ph.D
Fee: $50.
Three (3) hours code enforcement/RS/TCLEOSE continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers the six ways that local government can control outdoor burning. Specific topics covered include:
* Municipal codes to control burning;
* County burn bans under Local Government Code Sec. 352.081;
* Local emergency declarations under Government Code Sec. 418.004;
* Felony illegal burning under TWC Secs. 7.182 and 7.183;
* Misdemeanor illegal burning under TWC Sec. 7.177(5) and the Outdoor Burning Rule (30 T.A.C. Sec. 111 [Subchapter B]);
* Major civil suits by cities and counties under TWC. Sec. 7/351; and,
* Related policy issues, including what local entities can authorize or "permit" outdoor burning.
Appropriate For
Fire fighters, peace officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, prosecutors, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the options available to fight illegal outdoor burning.
Note that this is an enjoyable, fast-paced class, and some preliminary outside reading will be suggested after you register.
Register here.
Illegal Outdoor Burning
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (This is a three-hour class)
Instructor: John Ockels, Ph.D
Fee: $50.
Three (3) hours code enforcement/RS/TCLEOSE continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers the six ways that local government can control outdoor burning. Specific topics covered include:
* Municipal codes to control burning;
* County burn bans under Local Government Code Sec. 352.081;
* Local emergency declarations under Government Code Sec. 418.004;
* Felony illegal burning under TWC Secs. 7.182 and 7.183;
* Misdemeanor illegal burning under TWC Sec. 7.177(5) and the Outdoor Burning Rule (30 T.A.C. Sec. 111 [Subchapter B]);
* Major civil suits by cities and counties under TWC. Sec. 7/351; and,
* Related policy issues, including what local entities can authorize or "permit" outdoor burning.
Appropriate For
Fire fighters, peace officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, prosecutors, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the options available to fight illegal outdoor burning.
Note that this is an enjoyable, fast-paced class, and some preliminary outside reading will be suggested after you register.
Register here.
February 21, 2012 in Rusk
Advanced Substandard Structure Investigation
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Donald "Chip" Matthews
Fee: $55.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS continuing education credits; no TCLEOSE credit given for this code enforcement class.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers in detail the twenty-two step process recommended to develop a substandard structure case for local government attorneys following the Texas Supreme Court decision in City of Dallas v. Stewart.
Appropriate For
Local government building officials, community development officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, city attorneys, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the process to follow to develop sound substandard structure cases.
Register here.
Advanced Substandard Structure Investigation
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Donald "Chip" Matthews
Fee: $55.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS continuing education credits; no TCLEOSE credit given for this code enforcement class.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers in detail the twenty-two step process recommended to develop a substandard structure case for local government attorneys following the Texas Supreme Court decision in City of Dallas v. Stewart.
Appropriate For
Local government building officials, community development officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, city attorneys, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the process to follow to develop sound substandard structure cases.
Register here.
February 27, 2012 in Lufkin
Advanced Ordinance Investigation
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Donald "Chip" Matthews
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers a wide range of code enforcement topics at a more advanced level that will help new and experienced officers alike. Topics covered include:
* Officer ethics
* Citizen contact
* Dedication to the job
* Ordinance abatement process
* Picture taking
* Gaining entry onto a property
* Filing liens and alternate ways to collect liens
* Report writing
* Common definitions all code officers should know
* Administrative search warrants
* Abatement options ... voluntary versus court-ordered
* Impact of City of Dallas v. Stewart on nuisance abatement
Appropriate For
Code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, city and county attorneys, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the issues involved in sound code enforcement.
Register here.
Advanced Ordinance Investigation
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Donald "Chip" Matthews
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers a wide range of code enforcement topics at a more advanced level that will help new and experienced officers alike. Topics covered include:
* Officer ethics
* Citizen contact
* Dedication to the job
* Ordinance abatement process
* Picture taking
* Gaining entry onto a property
* Filing liens and alternate ways to collect liens
* Report writing
* Common definitions all code officers should know
* Administrative search warrants
* Abatement options ... voluntary versus court-ordered
* Impact of City of Dallas v. Stewart on nuisance abatement
Appropriate For
Code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, city and county attorneys, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the issues involved in sound code enforcement.
Register here.
March 1, 2012 in Sulphur Springs
Basic and Advanced Illegal Dumping Enforcement Training
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: John Ockels, Ph.D
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS/TCLEOSE continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers all aspects of local control of illegal dumping, including using criminal laws to supplement municipal codes. Subjects covered include:
* Health nuisance violations (THSC Chapters 341 and 343)
* Misdemeanor and felony illegal dumping (THSC Chapter 365)
* Misdemeanor and felony water pollution (TWC Secs. 7.145 and 7.147)
* Misdemeanor and felony dumping of hazardous waste, medical waste, used motor oil and lead acid batteries;
* Local use of civil suits under TWC Sec. 7.351; and,
* Policy issues involved in local illegal dumping enforcement programs.
* Misdemeanor and felony illegal outdoor burning
Appropriate For
Peace officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, prosecutors, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the options available to fight illegal dumping.
Register here.
Basic and Advanced Illegal Dumping Enforcement Training
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: John Ockels, Ph.D
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS/TCLEOSE continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers all aspects of local control of illegal dumping, including using criminal laws to supplement municipal codes. Subjects covered include:
* Health nuisance violations (THSC Chapters 341 and 343)
* Misdemeanor and felony illegal dumping (THSC Chapter 365)
* Misdemeanor and felony water pollution (TWC Secs. 7.145 and 7.147)
* Misdemeanor and felony dumping of hazardous waste, medical waste, used motor oil and lead acid batteries;
* Local use of civil suits under TWC Sec. 7.351; and,
* Policy issues involved in local illegal dumping enforcement programs.
* Misdemeanor and felony illegal outdoor burning
Appropriate For
Peace officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, prosecutors, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the options available to fight illegal dumping.
Register here.
March 6, 2012 in Victoria
Local Control of Oil and Gas Waste
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: John Ockels, Ph.D
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS/TCLEOSE continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers the four ways that cities and counties can directly control slopped and illegally dumped oil and gas waste in their communities. This class includes:
* How your community, the TCEQ, TPWD and the Texas Railroad Commission fit together for enforcement;
* Overview of health nuisance and criminal illegal dumping laws and which can and cannot be used to respond to oil and gas waste;
* Use of municipal ordinances to control pollution by oil and gas waste haulers;
* Use of Texas Water Code Chapter 29 to control oil and gas waste haulers;
* Recognizing criminal violations under Natural Resources Code Sec. 91.002;
* Understanding Railroad Commission administrative enforcement of "Statewide Rule 8" and how your community can supplement RRC administrative enforcement;
* Misdemeanor and felony water pollution (TWC Secs. 7.145 and 7.147); and,
* Local civil suits to stop sloppy and illegal hauler activity when all else fails.
Appropriate For
Peace officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, prosecutors, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the options available to stop sloppy and illegal activities of oil and gas waste haulers.
Register here.
Local Control of Oil and Gas Waste
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: John Ockels, Ph.D
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS/TCLEOSE continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers the four ways that cities and counties can directly control slopped and illegally dumped oil and gas waste in their communities. This class includes:
* How your community, the TCEQ, TPWD and the Texas Railroad Commission fit together for enforcement;
* Overview of health nuisance and criminal illegal dumping laws and which can and cannot be used to respond to oil and gas waste;
* Use of municipal ordinances to control pollution by oil and gas waste haulers;
* Use of Texas Water Code Chapter 29 to control oil and gas waste haulers;
* Recognizing criminal violations under Natural Resources Code Sec. 91.002;
* Understanding Railroad Commission administrative enforcement of "Statewide Rule 8" and how your community can supplement RRC administrative enforcement;
* Misdemeanor and felony water pollution (TWC Secs. 7.145 and 7.147); and,
* Local civil suits to stop sloppy and illegal hauler activity when all else fails.
Appropriate For
Peace officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, prosecutors, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the options available to stop sloppy and illegal activities of oil and gas waste haulers.
Register here.
March 6, 2012 in La Marque
Advanced Substandard Structure Investigation
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Donald "Chip" Matthews
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS continuing education credits; no TCLEOSE credit given for this code enforcement class.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers in detail the twenty-two step process recommended to develop a substandard structure case for local government attorneys following the Texas Supreme Court decision in City of Dallas v. Stewart.
Appropriate For
Local government building officials, community development officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, city attorneys, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the process to follow to develop sound substandard structure cases.
Register here.
Advanced Substandard Structure Investigation
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Donald "Chip" Matthews
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS continuing education credits; no TCLEOSE credit given for this code enforcement class.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers in detail the twenty-two step process recommended to develop a substandard structure case for local government attorneys following the Texas Supreme Court decision in City of Dallas v. Stewart.
Appropriate For
Local government building officials, community development officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, city attorneys, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the process to follow to develop sound substandard structure cases.
Register here.
March 12, 2012 in Sherman
Advanced Substandard Structure Investigation
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Donald "Chip" Matthews
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS continuing education credits; no TCLEOSE credit given for this code enforcement class.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers in detail the twenty-two step process recommended to develop a substandard structure case for local government attorneys following the Texas Supreme Court decision in City of Dallas v. Stewart.
Appropriate For
Local government building officials, community development officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, city attorneys, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the process to follow to develop sound substandard structure cases.
Register here.
Advanced Substandard Structure Investigation
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Donald "Chip" Matthews
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS continuing education credits; no TCLEOSE credit given for this code enforcement class.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers in detail the twenty-two step process recommended to develop a substandard structure case for local government attorneys following the Texas Supreme Court decision in City of Dallas v. Stewart.
Appropriate For
Local government building officials, community development officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, city attorneys, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the process to follow to develop sound substandard structure cases.
Register here.
March 13, 2012 in College Station
Basic and Advanced Illegal Dumping Enforcement Training
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: John Ockels, Ph.D
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS/TCLEOSE continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers all aspects of local control of illegal dumping, including using criminal laws to supplement municipal codes. Subjects covered include:
* Health nuisance violations (THSC Chapters 341 and 343)
* Misdemeanor and felony illegal dumping (THSC Chapter 365)
* Misdemeanor and felony water pollution (TWC Secs. 7.145 and 7.147)
* Misdemeanor and felony dumping of hazardous waste, medical waste, used motor oil and lead acid batteries;
* Local use of civil suits under TWC Sec. 7.351; and,
* Policy issues involved in local illegal dumping enforcement programs.
Appropriate For
Peace officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, prosecutors, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the options available to fight illegal dumping.
Register here.
Basic and Advanced Illegal Dumping Enforcement Training
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: John Ockels, Ph.D
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS/TCLEOSE continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers all aspects of local control of illegal dumping, including using criminal laws to supplement municipal codes. Subjects covered include:
* Health nuisance violations (THSC Chapters 341 and 343)
* Misdemeanor and felony illegal dumping (THSC Chapter 365)
* Misdemeanor and felony water pollution (TWC Secs. 7.145 and 7.147)
* Misdemeanor and felony dumping of hazardous waste, medical waste, used motor oil and lead acid batteries;
* Local use of civil suits under TWC Sec. 7.351; and,
* Policy issues involved in local illegal dumping enforcement programs.
Appropriate For
Peace officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, prosecutors, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the options available to fight illegal dumping.
Register here.
March 15, 2012 in Clarksville
Coordinated Local Environmental Enforcement
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructors: Donald "Chip" Matthews and John Ockels
Fee: FREE. Your fees have been paid by Ark-Tex Council of Governments
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS continuing education credits and TCLEOSE credit awarded.
Register here.
Class Description
This class will cover the essentials of how local governments can use code, criminal, and civil laws to stop illegal dumping, water pollution, and related activities.
Appropriate For
Local law enforcement, local government building officials, community development officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, city attorneys, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the approaches available to prevent pollution and punish polluters in their community.
Register here.
Coordinated Local Environmental Enforcement
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructors: Donald "Chip" Matthews and John Ockels
Fee: FREE. Your fees have been paid by Ark-Tex Council of Governments
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS continuing education credits and TCLEOSE credit awarded.
Register here.
Class Description
This class will cover the essentials of how local governments can use code, criminal, and civil laws to stop illegal dumping, water pollution, and related activities.
Appropriate For
Local law enforcement, local government building officials, community development officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, city attorneys, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the approaches available to prevent pollution and punish polluters in their community.
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March 19, 2012 in Azle
Advanced Substandard Structure Investigation
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Donald "Chip" Matthews
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS continuing education credits; no TCLEOSE credit given for this code enforcement class.
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Class Description
This class covers in detail the twenty-two step process recommended to develop a substandard structure case for local government attorneys following the Texas Supreme Court decision in City of Dallas v. Stewart.
Appropriate For
Local government building officials, community development officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, city attorneys, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the process to follow to develop sound substandard structure cases.
Register here.
Advanced Substandard Structure Investigation
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Donald "Chip" Matthews
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS continuing education credits; no TCLEOSE credit given for this code enforcement class.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers in detail the twenty-two step process recommended to develop a substandard structure case for local government attorneys following the Texas Supreme Court decision in City of Dallas v. Stewart.
Appropriate For
Local government building officials, community development officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, city attorneys, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the process to follow to develop sound substandard structure cases.
Register here.
March 20, 2012 in Kingsville
Basic and Advanced Illegal Dumping Enforcement Training
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: John Ockels, Ph.D
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS/TCLEOSE continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers all aspects of local control of illegal dumping, including using criminal laws to supplement municipal codes. Subjects covered include:
* Health nuisance violations (THSC Chapters 341 and 343)
* Misdemeanor and felony illegal dumping (THSC Chapter 365)
* Misdemeanor and felony water pollution (TWC Secs. 7.145 and 7.147)
* Misdemeanor and felony dumping of hazardous waste, medical waste, used motor oil and lead acid batteries;
* Local use of civil suits under TWC Sec. 7.351; and,
* Policy issues involved in local illegal dumping enforcement programs.
Appropriate For
Peace officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, prosecutors, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the options available to fight illegal dumping.
Register here.
Basic and Advanced Illegal Dumping Enforcement Training
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: John Ockels, Ph.D
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS/TCLEOSE continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers all aspects of local control of illegal dumping, including using criminal laws to supplement municipal codes. Subjects covered include:
* Health nuisance violations (THSC Chapters 341 and 343)
* Misdemeanor and felony illegal dumping (THSC Chapter 365)
* Misdemeanor and felony water pollution (TWC Secs. 7.145 and 7.147)
* Misdemeanor and felony dumping of hazardous waste, medical waste, used motor oil and lead acid batteries;
* Local use of civil suits under TWC Sec. 7.351; and,
* Policy issues involved in local illegal dumping enforcement programs.
Appropriate For
Peace officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, prosecutors, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the options available to fight illegal dumping.
Register here.
March 28, 2012 in Chandler
Advanced Ordinance Investigation
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Donald "Chip" Matthews
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers a wide range of code enforcement topics at a more advanced level that will help new and experienced officers alike. Topics covered include:
* Officer ethics
* Citizen contact
* Dedication to the job
* Ordinance abatement process
* Picture taking
* Gaining entry onto a property
* Filing liens and alternate ways to collect liens
* Report writing
* Common definitions all code officers should know
* Administrative search warrants
* Abatement options ... voluntary versus court-ordered
* Impact of City of Dallas v. Stewart on nuisance abatement
Appropriate For
Code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, city and county attorneys, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the issues involved in sound code enforcement.
Register here.
Advanced Ordinance Investigation
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Donald "Chip" Matthews
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers a wide range of code enforcement topics at a more advanced level that will help new and experienced officers alike. Topics covered include:
* Officer ethics
* Citizen contact
* Dedication to the job
* Ordinance abatement process
* Picture taking
* Gaining entry onto a property
* Filing liens and alternate ways to collect liens
* Report writing
* Common definitions all code officers should know
* Administrative search warrants
* Abatement options ... voluntary versus court-ordered
* Impact of City of Dallas v. Stewart on nuisance abatement
Appropriate For
Code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, city and county attorneys, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the issues involved in sound code enforcement.
Register here.
April 9, 2012 in Waco
Basic and Advanced Illegal Dumping Enforcement Training
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: John Ockels, Ph.D
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS/TCLEOSE continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers all aspects of local control of illegal dumping, including using criminal laws to supplement municipal codes. Subjects covered include:
* Health nuisance violations (THSC Chapters 341 and 343)
* Misdemeanor and felony illegal dumping (THSC Chapter 365)
* Misdemeanor and felony water pollution (TWC Secs. 7.145 and 7.147)
* Misdemeanor and felony dumping of hazardous waste, medical waste, used motor oil and lead acid batteries;
* Local use of civil suits under TWC Sec. 7.351; and,
* Policy issues involved in local illegal dumping enforcement programs.
Appropriate For
Peace officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, prosecutors, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the options available to fight illegal dumping.
Register here.
Basic and Advanced Illegal Dumping Enforcement Training
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Instructor: John Ockels, Ph.D
Fee: $75.
Six (6) hours code enforcement/RS/TCLEOSE continuing education credits.
Register here.
Class Description
This class covers all aspects of local control of illegal dumping, including using criminal laws to supplement municipal codes. Subjects covered include:
* Health nuisance violations (THSC Chapters 341 and 343)
* Misdemeanor and felony illegal dumping (THSC Chapter 365)
* Misdemeanor and felony water pollution (TWC Secs. 7.145 and 7.147)
* Misdemeanor and felony dumping of hazardous waste, medical waste, used motor oil and lead acid batteries;
* Local use of civil suits under TWC Sec. 7.351; and,
* Policy issues involved in local illegal dumping enforcement programs.
Appropriate For
Peace officers, code enforcement officers, registered sanitarians, prosecutors, elected officials and other local government staff needing a good understanding of the options available to fight illegal dumping.
Register here.
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