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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