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This bill makes several modifications to training requirements for public officials and candidates across various government entities in Texas. The bill changes how training programs are provided and certified, primarily restricting training providers to governmental bodies or specific institutions like the State Bar of Texas or higher education institutions. For school board trustees, the bill removes language about research-based training design and shifts responsibility for training provision and certification to the agency. The bill also adds a significant provision exempting municipal governing body members, school board members, elected county officers, and appointees from mandatory continuing education training, though this does not affect occupational license requirements. Additionally, the bill specifies that continuing education for certain roles (like tax-related positions) must be approved and provided by the comptroller. The legislation repeals several existing provisions related to training requirements and directs the State Board of Education to modify inconsistent rules. The changes will apply only to training conducted on or after the bill's effective date, which is 91 days after the end of the legislative session.

https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=891&Bill=HB225