The bill amends various sections of the Education Code and Government Code to update training requirements for public officials and candidates for public office in Texas. Key changes include the requirement for the agency to provide and certify completion of training for trustees and candidates, as well as ensuring that training programs for judges and court personnel are available through institutions of higher education or the State Bar of Texas. Additionally, the bill mandates that training provided by governmental bodies must include specific legal requirements and procedures related to open meetings and public information, and it establishes that certificates of completion must be issued and maintained for public inspection.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section that exempts certain elected officials and appointed individuals from mandatory continuing education training, while still maintaining requirements for occupational licenses. It also repeals several outdated provisions and clarifies that the new training requirements will only apply to training conducted after the bill's effective date. The bill aims to streamline and modernize the training process for public officials, ensuring that they are adequately prepared for their roles while also reducing unnecessary training burdens.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 74.025, Government Code 418.005, Government Code 551.005, Government Code 552.012, Tax Code 6.231 (Government Code 74, Government Code 552, Government Code 418, Government Code 551, Tax Code 6)