2025 JCMH Summit
8th Annual Judicial Summit on Mental Health Agenda at-a-Glance Available NOW!
View our newly released Agenda at-a-Glance for session topics, timing, and more! You can download the current agenda here. We will continue to update the Summit agenda as we confirm more details, so check back for updates!
We are excited to welcome you to Houston for the 8th Annual Judicial Summit on Mental Health!
Registration is NOW OPEN!
The 8th Annual Judicial Summit on Mental Health will be held October 7-8, 2025, at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria in Houston, Texas. Capacity for our in-person conference is limited. Those who are not able to attend the conference in person will have the opportunity to live-stream the event from their home or office. Attending the 2025 Judicial Summit on Mental Health provides an opportunity to engage with expert speakers and explore specialized presentations that will help you navigate complex mental health laws. It offers a valuable platform for professionals from all sectors to collaborate, share insights, and develop solutions to better address mental health challenges in Texas.
Summit Scholarships
The Judicial Commission on Mental Health has a limited number of scholarships to award for travel, lodging, and/or registration fees to the 2025 Judicial Summit on Mental Health. The scholarships are limited to Judges and Attorneys. Fill out the application and send it to jcmhsummit@txcourts.gov to be considered.
Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis until all funds have been awarded.
Apply to host a Resource Booth
This year, JCMH is bringing back Resource Booths at the Summit! These booths will feature non-profit, state, and community organizations that work to help people and communities at the intersection of mental health, IDD, and the justice system in Texas.
A designated area will be set up with tables for each organization to display information, materials, or other resources beneficial to Summit stakeholders. Organizations are welcome to have representatives at their table to discuss the mental health resources that they offer.
Application Deadline: Monday, July 7, 2025
Register today!
Every County Counts
Registration is now open for the 2025 Judicial Summit on Mental Health. Ensure your county is counted by registering to attend either in person or virtually October 7–8. As of June 13, 2025, we have registrants who work in 188 different counties! Is yours one of them? Our goal is to have registrants who work in all 254 counites in Texas.