Central Texas Federal Bench Bar Conference
FEBRUARY 19-20, 2026
The Central Texas Federal Bench Bar Conference is an annual continuing legal education event in Austin, TX, that brings together the esteemed judiciary and legal professionals who serve the Austin, San Antonio, and Waco Divisions of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
The two-day Central Texas Federal Bench Bar Conference cultivates collegiality among attorneys across various legal disciplines, while advancing the highest standards of excellence and professionalism in federal practice. The Conference offers:
Programming focused on federal practice, emerging legal issues, and procedural developments
Timely topics specific to our region and divisions
One and a half days of continuing legal education (CLE) credit
“The Central Texas Bar Conference is very important to the Western District of Texas because it allows judges to speak directly with attorneys—to share our preferences in court and help them become more effective advocates for their clients.”
– Chief Judge Alia Moses