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 TAC submits applications for CE credit to each governing body. Upon approval, the number of hours will be posted.
Legislative Directory Order Form
Resources for Officials Our Legislative Directory for the 89th Legislature includes contact information for TAC's Legislative Services team, county affiliate leaders, and Texas House and Senate members. Order your copy here.
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.
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.
Education and Training County Auditors/CPA's are required to attain 40 hours during each two-year appointment.
Education and Training Constables are required to attain 40 hours biannually, 20 hours of which must be in civil process.
Education and Training Justices of the peace are required to obtain 80 hours during their first year in office and 20 hours annually thereafter.