Training and Education 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)
- Central Counting Station 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 | Date/Time | Presentation Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webinars for 2024 Primary Election Dates | |||
| Precinct Chair Candidate Filing Process (Video) | 09/06/23 2:00 PM | Precinct Chair Candidate Filing Process (PDF) | |
| Duties of a County Chair (Video) | 11/09/23 6:00 PM | Duties of a County Chair (PDF) | |
| Candidate Filings for County Chairs (Video) | 11/13/23 6:00 PM | Candidate Filings for County Chairs (PDF) | |
| Candidate Filing for County Election Officials and County Judges (Video) | 11/14/2023 2:00 PM | Candidate Filing for County Election Officials and County Judges (PDF) | |
| Candidate Filing for Convention Candidates (Video) | 11/14/2023 6:00 PM | Candidate Filing for Convention Candidates (PDF) | |
| Reviewing Judicial Candidate Applications (Video) | 11/16/2023 6:00 PM | Reviewing Judicial Candidate Applications (PDF) | |
| Contracting and Joint Elections (Video) | 11/20/23 6:00 PM | Contracting and Joint Elections (PDF) | |
| 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
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)
- 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)
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)
* A repeating topic in a web-based format in the weeks following the conference
