H.B. No. 136 aims to amend 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 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. The bill also specifies that training must be provided at no cost and includes provisions for maintaining records of training completion for public inspection.

Additionally, 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 requirements for occupational licenses. It also repeals several outdated provisions related to training requirements. 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 (Tax Code 6, Government Code 418, Government Code 551, Government Code 74, Government Code 552)