News Article | January 28, 2025
County Officials
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"We've got several new officials taking office this January. We know they all have some required trainings to take, but we're not sure exactly which ones and when. Is there a list somewhere?" |
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What training is required of newly elected officials?
All elected officials are required to take the Public Information Act training within 90 days of taking office. Government Code §552.012. County commissioners and judges are required to take the Open Meetings Act training within 90 days of taking office. Government Code §551.005. TAC's LegalEase Continuing Education video on the Open Meetings Act also satisfies this requirement. Additionally, county officials are required to earn continuing education hours related to their offices. A list of these requirements can be found on TAC's Continuing Education Requirements webpage. County officials are also encouraged to consult their respective county official organizations for further details about specific training requirements for each office.