The Texas Jail Association was formed on June 4, 1986, in Austin, Texas. The organization's main objective is to provide a distinct and unified voice for correctional officers working in local jails. TJA's - membership is comprised of Jail Administrators, Correctional Officers, Sheriffs, Support Staff, and other interested parties of the corrections profession in Texas. TJA strives to accomplish the following goals:
- To bring together those concerned with, or interested in the professional operation and administration of jails in the State of Texas;
- To advance professionalism through training, exchange of information, technical assistance, publications and conferences;
- To provide leadership in the development of professional standards, management practices, programs, and services; and
- To advance the interests, needs, and concerns of the membership.
TJA Updates
- ***Now you can join and pay online!
- Register Now for the 26th Annual TJA Conference, May 14-18, 2012 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel.
- Sign-up now for the Golf Tournament, May 14, 2012!
- To donate to the Jerry Baggs Memorial Scholarship fund, please contact Sharese Hurst. This scholarship is awarded to an eligible TJA member to attend the National Jail Leadership Command Academy.
- Apply for the Jerry Baggs Scholarship to attend the 10th class of the National Jail Leadership Command Academy, June 10-15, 2012!
***Applications are now being accepted for the 11th Class of the National Jail Leadership Command Academy, November 4-9, 2012. For more information, log onto www.nationaljailacademy.org.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
| April 21, 2012 |
Tactical Cell Extractions |
Houston |
| April 22, 2012 |
Tactical Cell Extractions |
Houston |
| April 29-May 5, 2012 |
Mid-Management Leadership Program |
Huntsville |
| May 14-18, 2012 |
26th Annual TJA Conference |
Austin |
| May 22, 2012 |
Train the Trainer: Eyewitness ID Model Policy |
Huntsville |
| May 23, 2012 |
Flying While Armed |
Conroe |
| June 1, 2012 |
Train the Trainer: Eyewitness ID Model Policy |
Huntsville |
| June 7, 2012 |
The Basics |
Austin |
| June 8, 2012 |
What to Expect During an Inspection |
Austin |
| June 10-15, 2012 |
National Jail Leadership Command Academy, Class #10 |
Huntsville |
| June 11-13, 2012 |
AJA's Managing Risk With Objective Jail Classification |
Las Vegas |
| June 25, 2012 |
Train the Trainer: Eyewitness ID Model Policy |
Huntsville |
| June 29, 2012 |
Focus on Reducing Impaired Driving Among Youth |
Conroe |
| July 11, 2012 |
Train the Trainer: Eyewitness ID Model Policy |
Huntsville |
| July 21-24, 2012 |
134th Annual Sheriffs' Association of Texas Conference |
Dallas |
| August 27-30, 2012 |
TJA Jail Management Issues Conference |
Galveston |
| November 4-9, 2012 |
National Jail Leadership Command Academy, Class #11 |
Huntsville |