Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | Embassy Suites | San Marcos, Texas
8:30 AM – 4:15 PM
Program
View the program for the 2026 Texas Impaired Driving Forum.
Presentations
Opening Plenary: Pause for Purpose – Jennifer and Drew Blessing
Myths in the Mist? The Impact of Vaping Ethanol and Other Solvents for Roadside Investigations and Forensic Toxicology
Michelle Peace, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University
Microexpressions: Recognizing Non-Verbals to Further Investigations
Sgt. Jay Riggen, Ret. Vermont State Police
Impaired Driving Countermeasures for At-Risk Drivers
Jim Lange, PhD, Ohio State University and Col. Tara Osborn, Ret. American Bar Association
Drug Impaired Driving Prevention Campaigns
Dzu Bui, Ad Council
Strengthening Safety on the Water: Enforcing Boating While Intoxicated Laws
Asst. Commander Cody Jones, Texas Parks and Wildlife
Statewide Responses to Drug and Polysubstance Impaired Driving
David Bernstein, Minnesota, Kyle Clark, Florida, Amity Jeffries, Missouri, Meg Matta, Nevada
Readiness, Risk, and Response: A Comprehensive Approach to Collegiate Impaired Driving
Lange, PhD, Ohio State University
The High‑Risk Mix: Ensuring Safe Practices When Bars Sell THC and Alcohol
David Doggett, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission & Yancy Green, Texas SFST
Coordinating Roles in Drugged‑Driving Cases Seconds
Katie Alexander, Texas Municipal Police Association, Carlos Champion, Texas DRE Program, Renée Hawkins, Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory
Moderated by Clay Abbott, Texas District and County Attorney’s Association
Data Gaps: The Impact of Stop Testing on DWI Data
Chris Heartsill, Regional Toxicology Liaison, Mid-South Region
Preventing Impaired Driving Through Enforcement of New Texas Vape Laws
Nicole Holt, Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth
Building a Dedicated DWI Enforcement Team: A Practical Roadmap for Agencies
Lt. Bobby Garcia, Round Rock Police Department, Sgt. Thomas Berrettini, Grand Prairie Police Department, & Cpl. Micah Heagen, Amarillo Police Department
Speaker Bios
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