Training and Education and Resources
Poll Worker Training
- Online Poll Worker Training Memo
- Online Poll Worker Training
- Election Judges and Clerks Handbook (PDF)
- Early Voting Ballot Board 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 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 | Elections2022 | 3/17/2022 | Contracting and Joint Elections (PDF) |
| Election Workers | Elections2022 | 4/7/2022 | Election Workers (PDF) |
| Early Voting Ballot Board (Overview and Procedures) | Elections2022 | 4/12/2022 | Early Voting Ballot Board (Overview and Procedures) (PDF) |
| EVBB/SVC Corrective Action Process | 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 | 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
34th Annual Election Law Seminar for Cities, Schools and Other Political Subdivisions (2022)
- Updates from the Secretary of State's Office (PDF)
- Proactive Communication Strategies for Local Election Officials (PDF)
- Web Posting Requirements and Best Practices for a more User-Friendly Website (PDF)
- Keeping Your Elections Secure (PDF)
- Contracting and Joint Elections (PDF)
- Proofing and Testing your Ballots with your County Election Officer (PDF)
- Ordering Your Election (PDF)
- Duties of the Early Voting Clerk (PDF)
- Elections for Entities in More than one County (PDF)
- Election Worker and Poll Watchers (PDF)
- Preparing your Ballots and Counting your Ballots (PDF)
- Preparing for an Election Audit (PDF)
- Preparing for Candidate Filings (PDF)
- Reviewing Candidate Applications, Part 1 (PDF)
- Reviewing Candidate Applications, Part 2 (PDF)
- Accepting/Rejecting Candidate Applications (PDF)
- Ordering Your Election (PDF)
- Vacancies and Special Elections (PDF)
- Early Voting by Mail (PDF)
- Election Forms (PDF)
- Corrective Action Process for Mail Ballots (PDF)
- Early Voting Ballot Board (PDF)
- Reviewing Petitions (PDF)
- Political Subdivisions other than Cities and Schools (PDF)
- Records Management (PDF)
- Cancellation of an Election (PDF)
- Events After the Election and Qualifying for Office (PDF)
40th Annual Election Law Seminar for County Election Officials (2022)
- Preparing for the November Election (Calendar Overview) (PDF)
- Demystifying Risk-limiting Audits (PDF)
- About the Secretary of State’s Office (PDF)
- Elections 101 (PDF)
- Secretary of State Updates (PDF)
- Limited Ballots and Provisional Voting Which and When? (PDF)
- Election Day Opening & Closing the Polls Checklists (PDF)
- Poll Watchers (PDF)
- The Practical Side of Contracting and Joint Elections (PDF)
- Chain of Custody Best Practices (PDF)
- 2022 Voter Education Resources from SOS (PDF)
- Election Inspectors (PDF)
- Recounts (PDF)
- Corrective Action Process: Early Voting Clerk Actions (PDF)
- Practical Actions After the Election (PDF)
- Reconciliation Form Best Practices (PDF)
- Hash Validation Process-ESS (PDF)
- Election Code Public Information (PDF)
- Understanding Voting Systems and Electronic Pollbook Certifications (PDF)
- Financing Primary Elections (PDF)
- Chapter 19 Funding & Voter Registration Postage (PDF)
- HAVA Funding Update & Reimbursement for Auditable Voting Equipment (PDF)
- EFM Applications Single Sign-On Identity Management (PDF)
- Paper Ballot Handling (PDF)
- Building Your Own Form Kits (PDF)
20th Biennial Election Law Seminar for County Chairs (2021)
- 2021 Legislative Update (PPTX)
- Primary Finance: Statutes and Administrative Rules (PPTX)
- Primary Finance: Working with the Secretary of State’s Office (PPTX)
- Contracting and Joint Elections (PPTX)
- Duties of the County Chair (PPTX)
* A repeating topic in a web-based format in the weeks following the conference
