Voter Registration and Chapter 19 Funds

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Course
Date of Publication
July 7, 2021
Price
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Overview

The County Tax Assessor-Collector (TAC) is by statute the registrar of voters. Upon completion, Tax Assessor-Collectors will be able to describe duties for voter registration, understand the purpose and procedures for using and reporting of Chapter 19 funds, and list items that can and cannot be requested under Chapter 19.

Course Information

The County Tax Assessor-Collector (TAC) is by statute the registrar of voters. How do TACs implement their duties? What are the restrictions on funds available for defraying elections costs?

Upon the completion of this online course, Tax Assessor-Collectors and their staff will be able to:

  • describe TAC duties for voter registration
  • understand the purpose and procedures for using and reporting of Chapter 19 funds
  • list items that can and cannot be requested under Chapter 19
  • and discuss all elections code sections relevant to managing Chapter 19 funds.

A certificate of completion for one (1) hour of continuing education credit, awarded by the V.G. Young Institute of County Government, a part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will be available after successfully completing the course material.

This course is approved for CE credit by the Tax Assessor-Collectors Association of Texas.

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