Purpose: Overview of the Texas Open Meetings Act, recent court decisions, and Attorney General opinions with emphasis on what to do before, during, and after a Board meeting.
Focus:
Note: Elected and appointed public officials are required by state statute to receive training in Texas open government laws. This session was developed in compliance with this law. Eichelbaum Wardell is a certified provider of open government training by the Office of the Attorney General and the Texas Education Agency.
First year board members are required to complete this training within 90 days of election or appointment.
Payment Info
We accept credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover) checks, and purchase orders. Checks should be made out to Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Mehl, P.C. and mailed to 4201 W. Parmer Lane, Suite A-100, Austin, TX 78727.
Continuing Education Credit
Eichelbaum Wardell is a certified provider of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements through the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC). The firm is also a registered provider of Continuing Education credits for School Board Members through the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and business officers through the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO).
Cancellation Policy
Although we cannot accept cancellations, substitutions may be made at any time. If you have any questions, contact us by email or by phone at 972.377.7900. If you can arrange for a group of 25 or more to get together from your district or from a group of several districts, we will come to you. Please call for more information.
