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Education and Training TAC submits applications for CE credit to each governing body. Upon approval, the number of hours will be posted.
County Judges Education Advisory Committee
Education and Training The County Judges Education Advisory Committee has supported judicial education programs for constitutional county judges.
Education and Training The Texas Judicial Academy's mission is to ensure judicial excellence through providing education and resources for the constitutional county courts of Texas.
Education and Training Continuing Education transcripts for judges, commissioners, tax assessor-collectors, treasurers and for the County Investment Academy and Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum can now be accessed by logging into your profile.
Annual Cybersecurity Compliance Training
Education and Training Texas Government Code § 2054.5191 requires all county employees, elected officials and appointed officials who have access to a local government computer system or database to complete an annual cybersecurity training that has been certified by the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR).
Continuing Education Requirements
Education and Training We have partnered with several major Texas universities as co-sponsors of our programs to help you stay up-to-date with your required Continuing Education (CE) hours.
Education and Training The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) County Elections Academy provides educational opportunities to help the county officials and personnel responsible for holding efficient and secure elections.
County Elections Academy Advisory Committee
Education and Training The County Elections Academy Advisory Committee supports elections education programs for constitutional county officials.
County Elections Academy Calendar of Events
Education and Training Visit our calendar for more information and to register for a specific County Electins Academy event.
Submit a Request to TAC's Cybersecurity Training Support Team
Education and Training Use this form for a variety of cybersecurity related supprt topics. Ranging from submitting completed enrollment items to questions about TAC’s DIR-certified cybersecurity training course, report an issue or technical difficulties and more!
What are the duties of all Texas county officials?
Education and Training County officials are your neighbors - they pay the same taxes you pay and drive the same roads you do. It's a good system that leaves your neighbors in charge of the decisions that determine how much you pay in taxes to support your roads, your court system, your local criminal law enforcement and your public records.