LegalEase Continuing Education

January 1 - December 31, 2023

On Demand

Multiple course offerings are available on demand for continuing education credit.

For more information about CE credit, contact Amy Lawson at (800) 456‑5974.

Ethics Considerations for County Officials (Parts I & II)

This training includes discussion on ethical considerations for county officials, the County Purchasing Act, conflicts of interest, nepotism, and criminal penalties.

Who should attend?
Elected and appointed officials, county purchasing agents, and financial decision-makers

Registration Fees
County officials and employees $50

Please make checks payable to Texas Association of Counties.

Continuing Education
Upon completion of the training, you will receive a certificate of completion via email. Submit this confirmation to the appropriate coordinating body for credit.

For more information about CE credit, contact Amy Lawson at (800) 456‑5974.

Continuing Education Type Virtual Hours
Attorneys (MCLE) 1 hour
CPA/Auditors 1 hour
Commissioners
(*Please note that authorization of online attendance must be approved by commissioners court order. Online attendance cannot be used for the mandatory education hours by a new commissioner in the first year of service.)
Not Approved by CJCA
County and District Clerks 1 hour and 3 mintues
County Judges Not Approved by Texas Judicial Academy
Justices of the Peace Not Approved by Texas Justice Courts Training Center
Sheriffs and Constables (TCOLE) Not Approved by TCOLE
Tax Assessor-Collectors 1 hour
Treasurers Not Approved by CTAT

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Open Meetings Act (Parts I & II)

This training includes discussion on the open meetings act generally, agenda responsibility, notice requirements, exceptions to the rule, and open meeting best practices.

Who should attend?
Elected and appointed officials, departmental staff and managers who participate in open meetings.

Registration Fees
County officials and employees $50

Please make checks payable to Texas Association of Counties.

Continuing Education
Upon completion of the training, you will receive a certificate of completion via email. Submit this confirmation to the appropriate coordinating body for credit.

For more information about CE credit, contact Amy Lawson at (800) 456‑5974.

Continuing Education Type Virtual Hours
Office of the Attorney General 1 hour (Requirement of Section 551.005(b) of Open Meetings Act)
Attorneys (MCLE) 1 hour
CPA/Auditors 1 hour
Commissioners
(*Please note that authorization of online attendance must be approved by commissioners court order. Online attendance cannot be used for the mandatory education hours by a new commissioner in the first year of service.)
Not Approved by CJCA
County and District Clerks 1 hour
County Judges Not Approved by Texas Judicial Academy
Justices of the Peace Not Approved by Texas Justice Courts Training Center
Sheriffs and Constables (TCOLE) Not Approved by TCOLE
Tax Assessor-Collectors 1 hour
Treasurers Not Approved by CTAT

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Public Information Act and Records Management (Parts I & II)

This training includes discussion on the public information act, the process for responding to PIA requests, and other best practices including records management.

Who should attend?
Elected and appointed officials, public information officers, and records management departments.

Registration Fees
County officials and employees $50

Please make checks payable to Texas Association of Counties.

Continuing Education
Upon completion of the training, you will receive a certificate of completion via email. Submit this confirmation to the appropriate coordinating body for credit.

For more information about CE credit, contact Amy Lawson at (800) 456‑5974.

Continuing Education Type Virtual Hours
Attorneys (MCLE) .75 hours
CPA/Auditors .75 hours
Commissioners
(*Please note that authorization of online attendance must be approved by commissioners court order. Online attendance cannot be used for the mandatory education hours by a new commissioner in the first year of service.)
Not Approved by CJCA
County and District Clerks 47 minutes
County Judges Not Approved by Texas Judicial Academy
Justices of the Peace Not Approved by Texas Justice Courts Training Center
Sheriffs and Constables (TCOLE) Not Approved by TCOLE
Tax Assessor-Collectors .75 hours
Treasurers Not Approved by CTAT

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Social Media and the First Amendment

This training includes topics on symbolic messaging, viewpoint discrimination in public forums, best practices for elected officials' social media accounts, relevant court cases and much more.

Who should attend?
Elected and appointed officials, decision-makers for county social media accounts, and department managers or supervisors.

Registration Fees
County officials and employees $50

Please make checks payable to Texas Association of Counties.

Continuing Education
Upon completion of the training, you will receive a certificate of completion via email. Submit this confirmation to the appropriate coordinating body for credit.

For more information about CE credit, contact Amy Lawson at (800) 456‑5974.

Continuing Education Type Virtual Hours
Attorneys (MCLE) .75 hours
CPA/Auditors .75 hours
Commissioners
(*Please note that authorization of online attendance must be approved by commissioners court order. Online attendance cannot be used for the mandatory education hours by a new commissioner in the first year of service.)
Not Approved by CJCA
County and District Clerks 42 minutes
County Judges Not Approved by Texas Judicial Academy
Justices of the Peace Not Approved by Texas Justice Courts Training Center
Sheriffs and Constables (TCOLE) Not Approved by TCOLE
Tax Assessor-Collectors .75 hours
Treasurers Not Approved by CTAT

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Website Considerations for Texas Counties (Parts I & II)

A county's website can be an incredibly effective resource for the public, but there are some considerations and requirements to keep in mind. Training includes topics on posting requirements, website accessibility and copyright issues – and a few best practices that may save your county time and money.

Who should attend?
Elected and appointed officials, decision-makers for county websites, and department managers or supervisors.

Registration Fees
County officials and employees $50

Please make checks payable to Texas Association of Counties.

Continuing Education
Upon completion of the training, you will receive a certificate of completion via email. Submit this confirmation to the appropriate coordinating body for credit.

For more information about CE credit, contact Amy Lawson at (800) 456‑5974.

Continuing Education Type Virtual Hours
Attorneys (MCLE) .75 hours
CPA/Auditors .75 hours
Commissioners
(*Please note that authorization of online attendance must be approved by commissioners court order. Online attendance cannot be used for the mandatory education hours by a new commissioner in the first year of service.)
Not Approved by CJCA
County and District Clerks 47 minutes
County Judges Not Approved by Texas Judicial Academy
Justices of the Peace Not Approved by Texas Justice Courts Training Center
Sheriffs and Constables (TCOLE) Not Approved by TCOLE
Tax Assessor-Collectors .75 hours
Treasurers Not Approved by CTAT

Register Now

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