Training and Education Resources
Law Enforcement
- Law Enforcement and Elections (PDF)
- Law Enforcement Election Quick Guide (PDF)
- Law Enforcement Guide (PDF)
Poll Worker Training
- Online Poll Worker Training Memo
- Online Poll Worker Training
- Election Judges and Clerks Handbook (PDF)
- Early Voting Ballot Board Handbook (PDF)
- Central Counting Station Handbook (PDF)
- Signature Verification Committee Handbook (PDF)
Volunteer Deputy Registrars
Poll Watchers
Election Inspectors
Voter Education Outreach
- Project V.O.T.E. - A resource for teachers, educators and students
- VoteTexas.gov - Voter information ranging from registering to vote to questions on voter I.D
Election Law Seminar
Election Official Training Materials
Current Webinars
| Topic | Password | Date/Time | Presentation Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webinars for May 2022 Uniform Election Date | |||
| Candidacy for Local Political Subdivisions | Elections2022 | 2/9/2022 | Candidacy for Local Political Subdivisions (PDF) |
| Cancellation of an Election (video) | Elections2022 | 2/15/2022 | Cancellation of an Election (PDF) |
| Contracting and Joint Elections (video) | Elections2022 | 3/17/2022 | Contracting and Joint Elections (PDF) |
| Election Workers (video) | Elections2022 | 4/7/2022 | Election Workers (PDF) |
| Early Voting Ballot Board (Overview and Procedures) (video) | Elections2022 | 4/12/2022 | Early Voting Ballot Board (Overview and Procedures) (PDF) |
| EVBB/SVC Corrective Action Process (video) | Elections2022 | 4/14/2022 | EVBB/SVC Corrective Action Process (PDF) |
| Reconciliation Form | Elections2022 | 4/19/2022 | Reconciliation Form (PDF) |
| Post-election-Canvassing Reporting and Records (video) | Elections2022 | 4/26/2022 | Post-election-Canvassing Reporting and Records (PDF) |
For information on additional webinars please contact elections@sos.texas.gov.
Note: The following files are provided in PPSX and PPTX formats (Microsoft Powerpoint). Visit Microsoft.com to download your free software capable of opening PowerPoint presentations.
Historical Webinars
Election Law Seminar Presentation Files
42nd Annual Election Law Seminar for County Elections Officials (2024)
- Demystifying the Election Code (PDF)
- Voter Registration Responsibilities (PDF)
- Special Forms of Voting (PDF)
- Conducting the Partial Manual Count (PDF)
- Protecting Voter Privacy (PDF)
- Chapter 19/Voter Registration Postage Updates (PDF)
35th Annual Election Law Seminar for Cities, Schools and Other Political Subdivisions (2023)
- Contracting and Joint Elections Presentation (PDF)
- Duties of the Early Voting Clerk (PDF)
- Elections 101 (PDF)
- Legislative Update (PDF)
- Ordering Your Election (PDF)
- Preparing, Proofing and Counting Your Ballots (PDF)
- Setting Up a Polling Location (PDF)
- Vacancies and Special Elections (PDF)
- Candidacy Considerations and Public Information Implications (PDF)
- Candidate Packets for SOS (PDF)
- Canvassing and Post-Election Activities (PDF)
- Dual Office Holding, Incompatibility, and Conflicts of Interest (PDF)
- Early Voting Ballot Board & Signature Verification Committee Presentation (PDF)
- Local Elections for County Officials (PDF)
- Other Political Subdivisions (PDF)
- Poll Watchers and Poll Workers (PDF)
- School Districts (PDF)
- Reviewing Candidate Applications (PDF)
- Early Voting by Mail and Corrective Action (PDF)
- Web Posting Requirements and Best Practices (PDF)
- Cancellation of an Election (PDF)
- Recounts (PDF)
21st Biennial Election Law Seminar for County Chairs (2023)
- Roles and Responsibilities of the Secretary of State (PDF)
- Legislative Update (PDF)
- Duties of the County Chair (PDF)
- Primary Finance Statutes and Administrative Rules (PDF)
- Working with SOS Primary Finance Process (PDF)
- Contracting and Joint Elections (PDF)
- Reviewing Judicial Candidate Applications (PDF)
- Accepting and Rejecting Candidate Applications (PDF)
- Reviewing Candidate Applications and Petitions (PDF)
- Promoting Accountability and Transparency in Elections (PDF)
41st Annual Election Law Seminar for County Election Officials (2023)
- Welcome and Introductions (PDF)
- Roles and Responsibilities of the Elections Division (PDF)
- Legislative Update (PDF)
- Precincts and Polling Places (PDF)
- Logic and Accuracy Testing (PDF)
- Central Counting Station (CCS) Plan, Procedures, and Best Practices (PDF)
- Risk-Limiting Audit (RLA) Update (PDF)
- Early Voting in Person Requirements (HB 1217) (PDF)
- Election Security Resources (PDF)
- CISA Election Security Services Briefing (PDF)
- Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) (PDF)
- Designing Your Election Worker Training Program (PDF)
- Corrective Action Process (SB 1599) (PDF)
- Guidelines for Using Electronic Pollbook Systems (PDF)
- Countywide Polling Place Program: Things You Should Know (PDF)
- Voter Registration Updates (PDF)
- Setting Up a Polling Location (PDF)
- Chapter 19 and VR Postage (PDF)
- Provisional Ballots: From Start to Finish (PDF)
- Equipment Supplies (PDF)
- Confidentiality for Voter Registration (PDF)
- Voting by Mail Updates (PDF)
- County Role in Primary Elections (PDF)
- Conducting Recounts (PDF)
* A repeating topic in a web-based format in the weeks following the conference
