Education & Training
Leadership 254 Application and TAC Scholarship
"For years, I’ve listened to a daily diet of leadership-related podcasts, but almost all are designed for leaders in the for-profit sector, none for leading a governmental agency. This program powerfully addresses how and why to best lead a Texas governmental agency and its people."
—Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis, Class of 2019-2020
Applying
County officials must apply between June 7 and Sept. 6, 2024, to be considered for the Leadership 2025-2026 class. The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) will provide scholarships to those selected to attend.
There are two ways to submit an application:
- Complete and submit online. Apply Online Today!
Please note: The application can take up to 30 minutes to complete, and the content entered cannot be saved during completion of the form. - Download and complete the form. Email Haley Click or mail to Texas Association of Counties, Haley Click/Leadership 254, 1210 San Antonio Street, Austin, TX 78701.
Review Process and Notification of Participants
All applications will be reviewed blindly by the TAC Leadership Development Committee, which is made up of county officials representing each county official association.
The committee will choose, at least, two applicants from each county office, keeping the class size below 30 people. Applicants will be notified of their admissions status by Nov. 22, 2024.
Scholarship and Travel Expenses
TAC will provide a scholarship to each participant selected. The scholarship covers Leadership 254 course materials, assessments, food and lodging. Travel expenses are not included and are the responsibility of each participant.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Haley Click.
Leadership 254 Details
Application and TAC Scholarship
Education and Training TAC provides a scholarship to each participant selected. The scholarship covers Leadership 254 course materials, assessments, food and lodging.
Education and Training TAC submits applications for CE credit to each governing body. Upon approval, the number of hours will be posted.
Education and Training TAC will send a detailed agenda to participants prior to the start date of all modules. Lodging is included, and TAC will manage the hotel reservations for each module.
Education and Training Leadership 254 challenges, stretches and, most importantly, transforms participants into leaders who can positively affect their counties and Texas.
Education and Training Read actual testimonials from past graduates of Leadership 254 and what they got out of the program.
Education and Training
The 2025-2026 Leadership 254 class participants will be announced January 2025.
Haley Click Director of Education & Member Services
Marisol Ybarra Education & Events Project Manager
(800) 456-5974