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This seminar is required by Local Government Code, Section 83.003. Newly appointed/elected county treasurers are required to stay through the duration of seminar. Sec. 83.003. CONTINUING EDUCATION. (a) A county treasurer must successfully complete an introductory course of instruction in the performance of the duties of county treasurer: (1) within one year after the date on which the person is first elected if elected to a full term; or (2) at the earliest available date after appointment or election, as applicable, if appointed by the commissioners court or elected to an unexpired term of county treasurer. (b) After completion of the first year in office, a county treasurer must successfully complete in each 12-month period at least 20 hours of continuing education in the performance of the duties of county treasurer. Join recently elected or appointed treasurers from across the state at the 2026 New Treasurers' Seminar in Denton during Dec. 1-3. The one-of-a-kind conference offers new treasurers the opportunity to learn vital information about their duties and responsibilities so they can best serve the residents of their county. The 2½-day conference is planned in large part by experienced county treasurers who also serve as presenters at many of the sessions and are available to talk informally with attendees. Sessions focus on the core duties of the county treasurer, including such responsibilities as depository contracts and public fund investments, and on human resource issues. Make checks payable to Texas Association of Counties Mail to: Texas Association of Counties C/O Education Dept. P.O. Box 2711 San Antonio, TX 78299 To ensure that our conference is ADA-compliant and accessible to all, please contact Lexy Hill at (800) 456‑5974 if you need assistance.