Conventions

October 6-8, 2021 Menger Hotel, San Antonio, TX

The Professional Bondsmen is proud to celebrate its 51st Annual Convention with members, nonmembers, sponsors, and vendors. The convention brings together bail bond professionals from across Texas for a fun and informative program to learn what is happening at the national level that could affect the Texas bail industry and what PBT is doing to keep our businesses open! The Convention Committee has planned outstanding social events to relax and enjoy networking and reconnecting with other bondsmen while forging new friendships.

You Can Download the Form and bring it with you

Only Onsite Registration now!

Hard Copy Register here

Hard Copy Convention Registration form - Click here

You Can Download the Form and bring it with you

Only Onsite Registration now!

Sponsor & Exhibitor Hard Copy Register here

Hard Copy Sponsor & Exhibit Form - click here

Menger Hotel

204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Texas 78205

Rooted in the rich history of San Antonio, the historic Menger Hotel reigns as the oldest continuously operating hotel West of the Mississippi. The Hotel is located directly on Alamo Plaza, adjacent to River City Mall and San Antonio's celebrated River Walk. The hotel is the essence of San Antonio.

The PBT special room rate is $108 + tax, Call the Menger Hotel at 210-223-4361 and ask for the Professional Bondsmen of Texas room block to receive our discounted rate. Our room block will sell out so make your reservations early. You can always cancel 72 hours prior to check in with no penalty.

Hotel Deadline and Early Registration Deadline
9/24/2021

Self-parking is located across the street from the hotel and valet parking is available.

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Continuing Education Credits

You can receive 8 hours of required continuing education by attending all programs on Thursday and Friday, October 7-8, 2021. These credits are available to all Members and Non-Members at the convention registration rate and will be available at the end of the sessions on Friday. Just mark that you need a CE certificate on the registration form.

FINALIZED ROGRAM

Full registration includes the following sessions, receptions, and food functions. All activities are at the Menger Hotel.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021
10:00a - 12:00p	Board of Directors Meeting Open to all Bondsmen
5:00p - 7:00p	Welcome Reception with the Exhibitors
7:00p	Dinner on Your Own
Thursday, October 7, 2021
7:00a - 9:00a	Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:00a - 8:30a	Welcome Address, Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation
8:30a - 10:30a	The Never Ending 2021 Legislative Session: How Bail Reform Passed (2 hr CE)
10:45a - 11:45a	Strapping a Gun to your Belt: The Rules Under the New Open Carry Law in Texas (1hr CE)
11:45a - 1:00p	Lunch on Your Own
1:00p - 2:00p	The Enemy Within - Reforming the Criminal Justice System at the Local Level -The Reformers Game Plan & Understanding their Strategy (1hr CE)
2:00p - 3:00p	Mitigating Your Way to Success - Forfeiture Strategies (1hr CE)
3:00p - 4:00p	What the Heck Passed in the Texas Special Session - Discussion of SB6 and SRJ 3 (1hr CE)
5:30p - 10:00p	Reception, Dinner & Auction
Friday, October 8, 2021
8:00a - 9:30a	Breakfast with Exhibitors
9:00a - 9:15a	Announcements
9:15a - 10:15a	Panel Discussion - The Greatest Hits so far by PBT's PR Team (1hr CE)
10:15a - 11:15a	Building Your State Association One Committee at a Time: Overview of the Major Committees that Make Up PBT Committees (1hr CE)
11:15a - 12:00p	Check Out of Hotel Room
12:00p - 1:15p	PBT Luncheon & 2021 Awards Presentation
1:15p - 3:30p	Annual Meeting of the Membership, Election of 5 Officers and 7 Directors and Voting on Proposed Bylaw revisions
3:30p	End of Convention

Attendees must attend all sessions to receive 8 hours of continuing education. Certificates of Attendance will be available at the end of programing on Friday.

Sponsors & Exhibitors
PBT would not be able to offer such a wonderful convention without the support and generosity of Sponsors and Exhibitors. If you would like to help support the convention, please download the Sponsor & Exhibit Form above. You can be a sponsor for as little as $100! We look forward to adding to the following list!