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 |
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