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Staff seeks interest in state and national APA conferences; commissioners supportive
Summary
Planning staff asked the commission about attendance at the Texas APA state conference (likely Amarillo in autumn) and the national APA meeting in spring 2027; commissioners expressed support for sending board members to the state meeting and asked staff to revisit interest at the June meeting.
Staff briefed the commission on budgeting for attendance at the Texas Chapter APA conference (likely in Amarillo this fall) and the national APA conference in spring 2027. The development services director said he budgets for two staff to attend the state meeting and plans for additional travel related to the national meeting; he also encouraged commissioners to attend for the training value.
Several commissioners who had attended prior state conferences recommended the trip as useful for board members and suggested the commission decide by the June meeting so staff can finalize budget items and register early‑bird rates. The director noted some budget timing quirks — early‑bird fees may require payment in the current fiscal year even though the conference will take place in the next fiscal year.
