The bill amends various sections of the Education Code and Government Code to establish new 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 requires the issuance of certificates of completion for those who complete the training.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section in the Local Government Code that exempts certain elected officials and appointed individuals from mandatory continuing education training, while still maintaining the requirements for occupational license training. It also updates the requirements for cybersecurity training programs and repeals several outdated provisions. The changes will take effect 91 days after the legislative session concludes, and any training conducted prior to this date will be governed by the previous laws.

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 552, Government Code 418, Government Code 551, Tax Code 6, Government Code 74)