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GovLeaders Flagship Series

Texas Government for Public Leaders: Structure, Authority, and Responsibilities

Gain a clear working picture of how Texas government is organized, where public authority comes from and how state and local responsibilities connect.
For individual learners
8 contact hours · 180 days of access
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Annual access for your whole board, staff or team
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180 days of access
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8 contact hours
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GovLeaders Flagship Series: Foundations of Public Sector Leadership
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What you will learn

  • State and local government roles
  • Sources and limits of public authority
  • How public institutions work together

Who it is for

Elected officials Board members Special district boards City employees County employees State agency staff Candidates for elected office Community members

Course outline

Coming soon as this course is finalized.
Part of a series · 30 contact hours across 4 courses

GovLeaders Flagship Series: Foundations of Public Sector Leadership

You are hereCOURSE 1
Texas Government for Public Leaders: Structure, Authority, and Responsibilities
8 contact hours
COURSE 2
Special Purpose Districts: Structure, Authority, and Governance
8 contact hours
COURSE 3
Public Finance for Decision-Makers: Budgets, Bonds, and Financial Oversight
8 contact hours
COURSE 4
Informed Board Decisions: Evaluating Information Before the Vote
6 contact hours
Complete every course in the series to earn a series certificate, in addition to a certificate for each course.