TWC Announces 2026 Texas Conference for Employers Schedule

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has announced the dates and locations for the 2026 Texas Conference for Employers (TCE) series, beginning in January. Hosted by TWC’s Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers, the TCE series provides businesses with a variety of resources. Attendees can learn about the latest employment laws, earn education credits, network with their peers, and speak with employment attorneys.

“The Texas Conference for Employers empowers small, medium, and large employers to boost their business legally, ethically, and responsibly,” said TWC Chairman Joe Esparza. “I encourage anyone involved in managing a company or recruiting employees to attend these events to gain practical, jargon-free employment law guidance from subject matter experts.”

The TCE series offers practical, up-to-date information to help Texas businesses thrive and effectively manage their employees. Watch this video to hear first-hand from attendees.

Employers are encouraged to attend annually to stay up to date on the latest legal issues related to operating a business in Texas. The conference is tailored for a wide range of professionals, including small business owners, HR specialists, and payroll managers. Topics covered are chosen based on the questions TWC receives from Texas employers, ensuring the information is relevant and timely.

Events are scheduled through September 2026. To view the list of confirmed events and register to attend, visit the TWC Texas Conference for Employers webpage.

Seminar topics generally include:   

• Texas employment law and hiring legally
• Federal and Texas wage and hour law 
• Unemployment claims and appeals 
• Independent contractors 
• Employee policy handbooks 
• Drug testing
• Workplace privacy issues
• Background checks and social media 

The Society for Human Resource Management Texas State Council (Texas SHRM) co-sponsors the Texas Conference for Employers and offers professional development credits. Attorneys may receive up to 6 hours of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credit if they attend the entire conference. Certified public accountants can earn continuing education credit, while other conference participants may qualify for general professional credit.   

*More dates and locations may be added.

The Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers website offers additional information about resources available to Texas employers. 

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Texas Workforce Commission is a state agency dedicated to helping Texas employers, workers, and communities prosper economically. For details on TWC and its services in coordination with its local workforce development boards network, call 800-628-5115 or visit https://twc.texas.gov/. Subscribe to email updates to receive notifications about TWC programs and services.