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2015
Land Title
SCHOOL
of Texas
February 9-11, 2015
Austin | Westin Austin at the Domain
New to the Title Industry or Want to Learn More?
Are you a title professional looking for basic knowledge in the title industry or are you seeking cross-training in
order to become a more valuable asset in the newer, leaner title industry? Perhaps you want to expand your skills
and learn from industry experts. By attending the Land Title School of Texas, you will obtain the basic insight and
abilities needed to develop your comprehension of the Texas title industry.
Is This Program for Me?
If you have been in the industry a few months to five years
or have recently switched positions within your company,
this program is designed for your needs. Fill out the
registration form on the last page of this brochure and
reserve your spot today. Remember that the Land Title
School of Texas has a limited number of seats and usually
sells out, so register immediately!
Overall it was GREAT training! I wish
I had been sent to the School when
I was first hired, I wouldn’t have had
to learn so many different things the
hard way!
-2014 Attendee
Brochure is online only and will not be mailed
Space is Limited so Register Today!
Program Highlights
XX Covers industry basics and reviews each step of a
residential closing.
XX The three-day program consists of daily classes
and is structured around a typical residential
closing, incorporating discussion of current forms
and procedures.
XX Presentations will address all phases of a closing
transaction, including receipting the contract,
abstracting and examining, preparing the
commitment and HUD-1 statement, closing the
sale and production of the final
title policies.
XX The 2015 School will feature interactive testing
throughout the three-day program that will serve to
reinforce the student’s learning and retention. Upon
completion of the School, each student will receive a
final report detailing his or her testing performance.
XX This program will help you prepare for TLTA
Professional Certification and earn you up to
21 hours toward applying for the Certification exam.
XX Escrow, MCLE & TREC credit available.
For more information: www.tlta.com/school
PRESENTED BY:
2015
Land Title
SCHOOL
of Texas
Registration Information
Hotel accommodations are not included in fees.
EARLY on or before Jan. 16 / REGULAR after Jan. 16
Full:
TLTA Member
EARLY $605
REGULAR $675
Non-Member
EARLY $805
REGULAR $875
Hotel Information
TLTA School will take place at the
Westin Austin Hotel at the Domain
11301 Domain Drive
Austin, Texas 78758
Phone: 512.832.4197
Reservations: 800.228.3000
Room Rate: $173 single/double
Group Deadline: Jan. 16
BOOK YOUR ROOM
Continuing Education
Get the Credit you Need!
10 hours of escrow credit have been requested from the Texas Department of
Insurance for the Land Title School.
An application for accreditation has been approved by The State Bar of Texas for a total of 21 credit
hours. Up to 9 hours of Elective credit will also be awarded by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Questions?
Contact us at [email protected] or call the TLTA Education Department at
512.879.2882
For more information: www.tlta.com/school
XX Need to save on expenses?
Consider sharing a room with
another student.
XX Hotel Parking
There is no charge for selfparking at the Westin and
Valet Parking is $12 daily/$21
overnight.
XX Transportation
SuperShuttle will offer
disounted one-way and roundtrip transportation from Austin
Bergstrom International Airport
to the Westin Austin at the
Domain. Click here to book your
reservation with SuperShuttle.
XX School Check-In
Students are encouraged to
check in at the TLTA Registration
Desk located at the Westin Hotel
between 5 - 7 p.m. on Sunday,
Feb. 8, and pick up a reading
assignment to be completed
before class begins promptly
at 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 9.
(This assignment will also be
emailed to attendees in their
confirmation.)
This year’s School is a valuable
networking opportunity for title
industry members!
XX TLTA sponsors the Land Title
School of Texas to contribute to
the continuing education of its
members and others. In keeping
with TLTA’s policy, participants
must exercise independent
judgment in deciding how to
conduct their businesses.
PRESENTED BY:
2015
Land Title
SCHOOL
of Texas
Meet the Experienced TLTA 2015 Land Title School Leadership & Faculty
2015 SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHAIR
ƒƒ *Teresa Frost, CTIA
VP, Texas State Agency Manager, National Investors Title Insurance Company, Austin
2015 SCHOOL EXECUTIVE TEAM
ƒƒ *Brandi Abercrombie, CESA, CTIA
Closing Manager, East Texas Title Companies, Tyler
ƒƒ *EJ Brent, CESA, CTIA
Agency Manager, First American Title Insurance
Company, Arlington
ƒƒ *James M. Connors, Sr., CAEA
Commercial Examiner, DHI Title Company of
Central Texas, Austin
ƒƒ *Christie Deckard, CESA, CTIA
Escrow Officer, Community Title, Nacogdoches
ƒƒ *Cindy Hinson
VP-Area Manager - TX & NM Areas, PGP Title, Inc. ,
Mansfield
ƒƒ *Brenda Nelson
AVP, Senior Agency Executive & Educator, Old Republic
National Title Insurance Company, Houston
ƒƒ *Morgan Beth Ashwander, CESA
Escrow Officer, Hexter-Fair/First American, Dallas
ƒƒ *Lisa M. Beville, CTIA
VP, Agency Support Services, Regional Training
Coordinator, Fidelity National Title Group, Dallas
ƒƒ *Kit Connally
Texas Agency Account Manager, Title Resources
Guaranty Company, Dallas
ƒƒ Denise Smith Holmes
VP, Policy & Compliance, Independence Title Company,
Austin
ƒƒ Becky Housierre, CESA, CTIA
Residential Escrow Officer, Charter Title Company,
Houston
ƒƒ Natalie B. Landry, CTIA
VP/Plant Manager, Bay Area Title Services, LLC, Corpus
Christi
ƒƒ Paul McNutt, Jr.
Executive Vice President/General Counsel, Title
Resources Guaranty Company, Dallas
*Denotes 2014-2015 TLTA
School Committee Member
ƒƒ Richard Melamed
Attorney at Law, Houston
ƒƒ Janet S. Minke, CTIA
VP – Underwriting Support Services, Alliant National
Title Insurance Company, Boyd
ƒƒ Michael C. Savas
VP/Senior Texas Counsel, First American Title Insurance
Company, Houston
ƒƒ George Stablein
Texas State Manager/Regional Counsel, Westcor Land
Title Insurance Company, The Woodlands
ƒƒ *Kristina Vargas, CTIA
Title/Escrow Officer, Southwest Abstract Company, Inc.,
Del Rio
ADDITIONAL 2014-2015 TLTA SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
ƒƒ Erik Barnard
Ellis County Abstract & Title Company, Inc., Waxahachie
ƒƒ Chris Blackwell
Providence Title Company, Grapevine
ƒƒ Sandy Blackwell
Tradition Title Company, LLC, Houston
ƒƒ Debbie Briseno
Circle A Title Company, Amarillo
ƒƒ Christy L. Crosby, CAEA
American Guaranty Title, LLC, Waco
ƒƒ Angela Fling
Stewart Title Guaranty Company, Austin
ƒƒ Shari K. Foster, CTIA, NTP
Fidelity National Title Group-Southwest Agency
Division, Lockhart
ƒƒ Lisa D. Garrett
National Investors Title Insurance Company,
San Antonio
ƒƒ Janice C. Hataway, CTIA
Austin Title Company, Austin
ƒƒ Margaret Hollingsworth
Title Resources Guaranty Company, Dallas
ƒƒ Geri Hosterman
First National Title Insurance Company, Plano
ƒƒ Loretta Janek
First Title Company of Waco LLC, Waco
ƒƒ Julie M. Kidwill
National Investors Title Insurance Company, North
Richland Hills
ƒƒ Kristin MacKinnon, CESA
American Guaranty Title, LLC, Waco
ƒƒ Kim Minks
DHI Title Company of Central Texas, Austin
ƒƒ Laurianne Rachunek, CESA
Mid-Coast Title Company, Inc., Wharton
ƒƒ Kristy Santelia, CESA
North American Title Company, Lakeway
ƒƒ Steve Wayne Sapio
Chicago Title of Texas, LLC, Houston
For more information: www.tlta.com/school
ƒƒ Terri Saraceno, CESA
Ismael Law Firm, P.C., Austin
ƒƒ Tammi Sewell
First American Title Insurance Company, Houston
ƒƒ Belinda F. Teague
Benchmark Title, LLC, Dallas
ƒƒ Lara W. Thompson
Independence Title Company, San Antonio
ƒƒ Lynell J. Ustynik, CESA
Mid-Coast Title Company, Inc., Wharton
ƒƒ Sally Vetters
First American Title Insurance Company,
San Antonio
ƒƒ Suzanne Ward, CTIA
First Community Title Co., Temple
ƒƒ Brianne J. Woltmann, CESA
Providence Title Company, Arlington
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2015
Land Title
SCHOOL
of Texas
Program Schedule
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 (Cont’d)
5-7 pm School Check-In
Students should plan to arrive at The Westin Austin at the Domain
between 5 and 7 p.m. on Sunday to check in and pick up a reading
assignment, which they will be tested on Monday morning.
NoonLunch
1:00Workshops:
1. Abstracting & Examination Workshop
Jim Connors & Brandi Abercrombie
2. Introduction to Rate & Procedural Rules and Calculating
Title Insurance Premiums Workshop
Janet Minke & Teresa Frost
3. Overview, Preparation & Transmittal of Preliminary
Commitment/Final Commitment Workshop
Denise Holmes, Kristina Vargas & Kit Connally
2:30Break
2:45
Workshops Continue
4:15Break
4:30
Workshops Continue
6:00
Workshops Q&A
6:15
Students adjourn for the day
Monday, February 9, 2015
7:30
School Check-In & Continental Breakfast
8:00
Welcome & Housekeeping
8:30
Insuring the Dream & Introduction to Title Insurance
Teresa Frost
8:45 Introduction to Basic Manual & Title Insurance in Texas is Regulated
Teresa Frost
9:30
Flow of a Standard Residential Transaction, Open Order Process
& Contract Review
Brenda Nelson
10:45Break
11:00 Introduction to Land Titles: Ownership of Land
Lisa Beville & Teresa Frost
11:30 Plant & Escrow Relationship, Search & Examination of Land Titles
Lisa Beville & Teresa Frost
Noon Lunch
1:00
Conveyances & Authority Issues, Real Property Rights and
Recording Process & Effects of Recording
Rick Melamed
2:30Break
2:45
Liens - Voluntary & Involuntary
Mike Savas
3:45
Understanding Taxes
Lisa Beville
4:45
Application of Underwriting Principles & Risk Management to
Title Examination
Mike Savas
5:15
Q&A Session with Instructors
5:30
Students adjourn for the day
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
7:30
Continental Breakfast
8:00
Curing Titles and Transfers by Operation by Law
Paul McNutt
9:30
Introduction to Endorsements
Paul McNutt
10:15Break
10:30 Surveys & Title Insurance
Lisa Beville
11:30 Federal Closing Issues
Brenda Nelson
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
7:30
Continental Breakfast
8:00
Lenders, Loans & Lender Instructions
Janet Minke
8:45
Introduction to RESPA Regulations
Janet Minke
9:00
Preparing to Close; Escrow Fiduciary Duties & Responsibilites
Becky Houssiere
9:30Break
9:45
Proper Preparation of a HUD & HUD-1 Workshop
Brenda Nelson, Morgan Ashwander & Christie Deckard
12:15pmLunch
1:00
Closing Skit
1:20
Advice to Closers
Brandi Abercrombie & Morgan Ashwander
2:00
Funding & Recording
Brandi Abercrombie & Morgan Ashwander
2:30Break
2:45
Preparing the Policies of Title Insurance Workshop
Denise Holmes, Kristina Vargas, Natalie Landry & Kit Connally
3:30
Claims Review
George Stablein
4:00
Final Q&A Session with Instructors & School Adjourns
For more information: www.tlta.com/school
2015
Land Title
PRESENTED BY:
SCHOOL
of Texas
Register Online
REGISTER ONLINE
or Use this Form | February 9-11, 2015
Please type all information. Photocopy blank form for additional registrants if needed.An email confirmation will be sent to all registrants prior
to the seminar. Faxed registration forms will be processed only if accompanied by credit card authorization; otherwise, they will be held until
payment is received and charged the applicable registration fee at that time. Cancellations must be received in writing by 5 p.m. on Monday,
Jan. 26, for a full refund. No shows will not be refunded. Credits will not be applied to future TLTA events.
Registrant’s Name_______________________________________________________________
First Name for Badge____________________________________________________________
Company_____________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address________________________________________________________________
City________________________________________State__________Zip__________________
Business Phone_______________________________Fax________________________________
Mail or fax this form
with payment to:
Texas Land Title Association
1717 W. 6th St. Suite 120
Austin, Texas 78703
Fax: 512.472.5931
Email: [email protected]
Email Address________________________________ Years experience in the title industry____________________
Job Type:  Escrow
 Legal  Examination  Marketing  Other________________________________
Payment Method
(See important information under Space Availability.)
Registration Information
 Check Payable to “TLTA’”enclosed
Full Registration Course fees include a course notebook, lunches and
refreshment breaks Monday through Wednesday. Attendees may
need to arrive on Sunday due to 8 a.m. start on Monday morning.
OR
 Visa
 MasterCard  American Express
Card#___________________________ Exp. Date_______________
Name on Card___________________________________________
Signature______________________________________________
School Hotel Information
The School will take place at the Westin Austin Hotel at the Domain. Hotel
accommodations are not included in registration fees. Please see page 2 of
brochure for additional hotel information.
FULL
 TLTA Membe r
 Nonme mbe r
TOTAL DUE
EARLY
on or before Jan. 16
REGUL AR
after Jan. 16
$605
$805
$675
$875
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Space Availability
Space is limited and is expected to sell out. Register early through TLTA’s
online registration, email or fax your form with credit card payment to prevent
registration delays. If mailing registrations with check, mail early to allow
for additional postal delivery time. Remember, payment must accompany
registration form to ensure timely processing.
NOTE:
This program will help you prepare for the new TLTA Professional
Certification program, in addition to earning you up to 25 Eligibility
Points toward Certification. Please visit www.tlta.com/certification for
more information.
For more information: www.tlta.com/school