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This bill modifies training requirements for various public officials and candidates across multiple areas of Texas law. The bill makes several key changes, including requiring state agencies and governmental bodies to provide and certify training programs for trustees, judges, court personnel, emergency management officials, open meetings administrators, public information coordinators, and cybersecurity personnel. Notably, the bill removes requirements for continuing education training for municipal governing body members, school board members, elected county officers, and appointed county officials. The bill also specifies that certain continuing education courses must be approved and provided directly by state agencies like the comptroller, and ensures that at least one training course in each relevant area will be available at no cost through video or a similar widely accessible medium. Additionally, the bill repeals several existing provisions related to local government training requirements and mandates that the State Board of Education modify any inconsistent rules. The changes will apply only to training conducted on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025, with previously conducted training continuing to be governed by prior regulations.

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