Risk Management On Demand

Counties must invest in employee training and development to stay on top of regulatory changes, keep up with new workplace technology, ensure employees' safety and reduce county losses. Risk Management On Demand provides convenient and relevant risk management continuing education for TAC Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) members as a benefit of membership.

TAC RMP helps counties achieve this by providing Pool members with on demand training carefully selected to meet the particular needs of counties in the areas of human resources, law enforcement, risk control (safety) and risk management. Check back often as we build our library to better serve our members.

Registration Fee
Continuing Risk Management Education supports TAC RMP members and is offered to TAC RMP members at no additional cost.

Individuals will register using their member login information to receive the confirmation email with video link.

Social Media and the First Amendment

Social Media & the First Amendment
Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2023

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

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

Public Information Act

Public Information Act (Parts I & II)
Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2023

A core component of open government is the Public Information Act. In this course, TAC attorneys explain the dos and don’ts of the Act for county officials and personnel.
Take the course to learn how catastrophes impact the application of the Act; best practices for handling requests; records retention; deadlines and penalties associated with the PIA; and, when and how to request an Attorney General opinion.
Upon completion of the training, you will receive a certificate of completion via email. Completion of parts 1 and 2 are required to receive CE credit. Submit this confirmation to the appropriate coordinating body for credit.

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

Website Considerations for Texas Counties

Website Considerations for Texas Counties (Parts I & II)
Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2023

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.
Upon completion of the training, you will receive a certificate of completion via email. Completion of parts 1 and 2 are required to receive CE credit. Submit this confirmation to the appropriate coordinating body for credit.

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

Open Meetings Act

Open Meetings Act (Parts I & II)
Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2023

The Texas Open Meetings Act is a core component of the state's open government laws, designed to promote public transparency about the work of government. In this training, attorneys with the Texas Association of Counties unpack the law and its requirements and considerations specific to county government and county officials.

Topics include definitions of meetings and walking quorums; agendas for open meetings and public notice requirements; executive session and other exceptions; video and phone meetings; commissioners court best practices; penalties for violations; and the public's rights under the law.

Upon completion of the training, you will receive a certificate of completion via email. Completion of parts 1 and 2 are required to receive CE credit. Submit this confirmation to the appropriate coordinating body for credit.

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

Ethics Considerations for County Officials

Ethics Considerations for County Officials (Parts I & II)
Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2023

Conflicts of interest, ethics, nepotism, required disclosures…. There are quite a few ways to get into hot water in the course of county business. TAC attorneys discuss the law and best practices specific to county government in this training course.

In the two-part training, they give an overview of ethics for county officials: conflicts of interest, required disclosures, exemptions and penalties for noncompliance, the County Purchasing Act, and nepotism.

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