Summer 2026
The Crime Records Division (CRD) of the Texas Department of Public Safety is excited to present the 2026 Crime Records Summer Conferences—your statewide opportunity to connect, learn, and elevate your expertise in the latest Crime Records programs, systems, and requirements. These conferences will be held at multiple locations across Texas and are designed to deliver valuable training for professionals at every level.
TOPICS
- CJIS Technical Audit
- National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)
- Criminal History Reporting (CHR)
- Terrorist Offender Registry (TOR)
- Sex Offender Registry (SOR)
- Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC)
- Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (TLETS)
- TXGang
- National Date Exchange (N-DEx)
- Non-Criminal Justice Services (Employment, Licensing, Volunteering)
- Biometric Services
- Error Resolution: Criminal History Records
Conference presentations will be posted at the bottom of this page as they become available. Please check this page regularly for updates.
IMPORTANT
Cornerstone ID Required to Register
Cornerstone is now the official statewide training system used by DPS. All attendees must have an active Cornerstone ID before they can register for any CRD Summer Conference sessions. We strongly encourage you to set up your Cornerstone ID as soon as possible to avoid delays when registration opens. For guidance, please refer to the TXDPS Cornerstone Account Setup Flyer.
Once you have obtained your Cornerstone ID, come back here to register for the 2026 CRD Conferences.
2026 CRD CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- CRD Conference registration is free; however, space is limited at each location.
- Attendees are responsible for their own meals, travel, and lodging.
- DPS has secured a limited number of discounted hotel rooms. Reservation links will be available on the event registration page. Please book early—rooms and class seats fill quickly.
- You may register for a single course or the full conference track.
EVENT DATES & LOCATIONS
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**Please note that there is a discounted $15 Self-Parking +tax per day/vehicle for the Omni Corpus Christi
CONFERENCE DAY DETAILS
- Please arrive 30 minutes before your first scheduled class to complete check-in. Early arrival beyond this is not necessary.
- Check-in opens 30 minutes prior to the first class of the day and remains open throughout the day.
- DPS is pursuing TCOLE accreditation for most sessions; however, accreditation cannot be guaranteed.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- Substitutions are not permitted.
- If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation so we can maintain accurate attendance counts.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions, email CRDC@dps.texas.gov or contact your CRD representative.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2026 CRD Conferences—bringing Texas Crime Records professionals together for another year of learning, collaboration, and progress!
The following 2026 Crime Records Conference presentations will be available to download:
- CHR - Adult Arrest & Juvenile Referral Reporting
- CHR - Adult Prosecutor & Court Reporting
- CHR - Juvenile Intake, Prosecutor, & Court Reporting
- CHR - National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Court Reporting
- IBR - Cargo Theft & Hate Crime
- IBR - Crimes Against Persons
- IBR - Crimes Against Property
- IBR - Crimes Against Society
- IBR - Molly Jane's Law / ViCAP
- IBR - N-DEx Overview and Audit
- IBR - NIBRS Errors and Warnings
- IBR - NIBRS Group B Offenses
- IBR - NIBRS Overview
- IBR - Texas Specific Errors
- IBR - Texas Specific Reports
- SOR - Duties of Registration
- SOR - Program Management
- SOR - Registration for Non-Texas Offenses
- SOR - Removal from the Sex Offender Registry
- SOR - Secure Website
- TOR - Duties of Registration
- TOR - Terrorist Offender Registration Program
- BSB - Livescan & Biometrics
- BSB - Precision in Print: Best Practices for Fingerprint Quality
- CHRIS - Error Resolution: Criminal History Records
The following presentations are only available to download on the
nexTEST launchpad in the "Informationals" folder:
- TCIC Audit - TCIC/NCIC Record Entries
- TCIC Audit - TCIC/TXGang Audit Preparation
- TCIC Training - Hit Confirmation
- TCIC Training - Missing Person & Conditions of Bond
- TCIC Training - Navigating nexTEST & Submitting TLETS User Request Forms
- TCIC Training - Navigating TXGang Website
- TCIC Training - TCIC/TLETS Updates
The following presentations will not be made available to download:
- Texas Ranger Division: Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI - DNA Collection)
- FUGINET: A Fugitive Apprehension Program