Investment training helps county investment officers get the most return on the taxpayer's dollar.

Since 1992, Texas Association of Counties has provided formal education for county investment officers, including an optional certification program which allows investment officers to earn and maintain the certified County Investment Officer (CIO) credential. The Texas Association of County Investment Officer (CIO) program was developed using criteria established by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies for Approval of Certification Programs.

In 1997, the Texas Legislature expanded continuing education requirements for most public fund investment officers, including those in county government, to ten hours biennially. The following year, the CIO Certification Committee expanded the training program to provide for the needs of all officers involved in public funds investing on the local level by hosting the first Texas Public Funds Investment Conference in Houston. The Association and Certification Committee continue to expand opportunities for the highest quality education while making it easily accessible to all county and county-related entities.

County Investment Officer Committees

• County Investment Officer Certification Committee Members
• County Investment Officer Advisory Sub Committee Members

Education Staff

• David Hodges, Education Department Director
• Angela Russell, Education Project Manager
• Deanna Auert, Education Project Coordinator

Helpful Numbers

Toll free in Texas (800) 456-5974 or (512) 478-8753

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