Open Government Seminars address timely topics related to the Texas Public Information Act and Texas Open Meetings Act and include updates on recent changes to the laws. The program provides detailed training and is directed toward government employees, attorneys, journalists and anyone wanting to learn more about open government laws. The one-day seminars are offered in cooperation with the Office of the Texas Attorney General. This course has been approved as meeting the requirements for open government training for public officials. State Bar of Texas Continuing Legal Education credits are also available.

The next Open Government Seminar will take place Oct. 16, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon in Edinburg at the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court Chamber, 100 E. Cano St. Seating is limited. Registration is required.

         Open Government Seminars already held in 2024:
         College Station, June 20, 2024
         Open Government Seminars held in 2022:
          San Antonio
          Edinburg
         Open Government Seminar held in 2020:
         Corpus Christi
         Open Government Seminars held in 2018:
         Brownsville, San Antonio, Houston, Arlington
         Open Government Seminars Held in 2016:
         El Paso, Denton, McAllen

Stay tuned for dates and cities of future Open Government Seminars!