Skip to Content (custom)
Texas Association
of
Counties
Calendar of Events
Member Portal
Contact Us
Toggle Navigation (custom)
Menu
Close
Member Services
Member Services
View All
Risk & Health Pools
Risk & Health Pools
View All
TAC Risk Management Pool
Provides counties with a stable, sustainable resource of protection against risks and liabilities.
TAC Health & Employee Benefits Pool
One of the oldest, largest and most successful public-sector benefit pools in the nation.
TAC Unemployment Fund
Access to the latest personalized human resource training to help manage unemployment costs
County Supports
County Supports
View All
Legal Services
Supports county governments that must operate within a complex web of laws and regulations.
Legislative Services
Helps county officials connect with state and federal officials to provide vital information.
County Relations Officer (CRO)
A resource for county officials to get connected with TAC services, educational opportunities, and insights.
Technology & Information
Technology & Information
View All
TAC County Information Resources Agency (CIRA)
Assists counties with technology resources, including web hosting, email services, and cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Training
TAC's cybersecurity training program is state certified and meets Texas Government Code requirements.
News & Information
Access a variety of TAC news and information tools to keep on top of local, state and federal issues
Education & Events
Education & Events
View All
Education & Training
Calendar of Events
Leadership 254 Program
Investment Academy
Texas Judicial Academy
County Elections Academy
Cybersecurity Compliance Training
Continuing Education (CE)
Access CE Transcripts
Resources
Resources
View All
Grant Opportunities
New to Office Kit
TAC Publications
Texas County Voice
County Magazine
Resource Library
County Job Postings
Who to Contact
Texas Counties 101
Texas Counties 101
View All
About Texas Counties
Texas County Officials Responsibilities
County Best Practices Awards
County Information Map
County Data
County Election Database
Texas Counties Deliver
About TAC
About TAC
View All
About TAC
TAC Leadership
Member Services
Careers at TAC
TAC Way Fundamentals
Contact Us
PIA Request
Search (custom)
toggle search
Texas Association of Counties
Education & Events
Calendar of Events
2025
V.G. Young Institute of County Government Seminar for Newly Elected County Judges and Commissioners
Agenda
V.G. Young Institute of County Government Seminar for Newly Elected County Judges and Commissioners
January 14, 2025 - January 17, 2025
Multi-day
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center
177 Joe Routt Blvd.
College Station, TX 77840
For more information, contact the V.G. Young Institute of County Government at (979) 845-4572.
Registration
Overview
Hotel
Agenda
Continuing Education
Cancellation
Tuesday, January 14
Wednesday, January 15
Thursday, January 16
Friday, January 17
Print
Viewing All Tracks
Viewing All Tracks
Noon: Registration Desk Open
1 - 2 p.m.: Welcome Introductory Remarks
2 - 2:50 p.m.: Powers, Duties and Responsibilities
2:50 - 3:10 p.m.: Break
3:10 - 4 p.m.: Sources of Revenue and Types of Expenditures
4 - 5 p.m.: Budgeting in County Government
5 - 5:30 p.m.: County Purchasing
5:30 p.m.: Adjourn
6:30 p.m.: Welcome Reception
Viewing All Tracks
Viewing All Tracks
7:30 a.m.: Breakfast
8:30 - 9:20 a.m.: Property Tax Issue
9:20 - 10:10 a.m.: County Regulation Authority
10:10 - 10:30 a.m.: Break
10:30 - 11 a.m.: County Litigation and Legal Representation
11 - 11:50 a.m.: Personnel Issues
11:50 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Luncheon
1 - 1:50 p.m.: Open Records and Records Management
1:50 - 2:40 p.m.: Guide to Texas Ethics and Disclosure Law - Chptrs 171&174
2:40 - 3 p.m.: Break
3 - 3:30 p.m.: Election Issues
3:30 - 4:20 p.m.: Subdivision Regulations
4:20 - 5:10 p.m.: County Roads
5:10 p.m.: Adjourn
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.: Open Meetings Act & Public Information Act
Viewing All Tracks
Viewing All Tracks
7:30 a.m.: Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.: Conducting a Commissioners Court Meeting
9:30 - 9:50 a.m.: Break
9:50 - 10:40 a.m.: Effective Operations of Commissioners Court
10:40 - 11:30 a.m.: Additional Duties and Responsibilities
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Luncheon
1 - 1:50 p.m.: Working Effectively With the Legislature State Government
1:50 - 2:40 p.m.: Law Enforcement and Jail Issues
2:40 - 3 p.m.: Break
3 - 3:50 p.m.: Emergency Management Issues - County Role
3:50 - 5 p.m.: Open Forum Breakout Session
Viewing All Tracks
Viewing All Tracks
7:30 a.m.: Breakfast
8 - 9:15 a.m.: Open Forum Breakout Session
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.: Communications and Social Media
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.: Break
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.: So What? Now What? Session: Q&A Wrap-up
11:30 - 11:45 a.m.: Closing Remarks
11:45 a.m.: Adjourn
