Cities, counties & elected officials

Cybersecurity training for Texas cities and counties

Get every department, from the city secretary to public works, through the state-required annual training in about an hour. Your coordinator tracks it all in one dashboard and prints proof for council or commissioners court in one click.

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  • TXCC-certified, FY 2026-2027
  • About 60 minutes
  • QR-verified certificates
  • One-click compliance report
The requirement

What Texas law asks of cities and counties

Since House Bill 3834 (2019), Texas local governments have trained their people in cybersecurity every year. The requirement now sits in Texas Government Code Chapter 2063, administered by the Texas Cyber Command (TXCC).

Who must train

Employees who use a computer for at least 25% of their duties, plus elected officials. That reaches most of city hall and the courthouse.

A certified program

Training must be a program certified by the state. This course is TXCC-certified for fiscal year 2026-2027 under Section 2063.102.

Every fiscal year

Completion is tracked by the state fiscal year, September 1 through August 31, and renews annually.

Foreign adversary rules

Section 572.070 limits gifts and travel from foreign adversary sources for employees and volunteers of political subdivisions and requires reporting within 30 days. Module 4 covers it.

This page summarizes common obligations under Texas Government Code Chapter 2063 and Section 572.070. Confirm the requirements for specific positions with your legal counsel.

Who takes the course

Everyone at city hall and the courthouse

Elected officials

Mayors, council members, county judges, commissioners, and constables, with a course short enough to finish between meetings.

Clerks and records staff

City secretaries, county and district clerks, and records staff who handle the most sensitive information.

Finance and tax offices

Accounts payable, purchasing, and tax assessor-collector staff, the favorite targets of invoice and payment fraud.

Public works and field crews

Supervisors and crews who use tablets and work orders in the field.

Public safety

Police, fire, sheriff, and dispatch personnel who use department systems every shift.

HR, IT, and administration

Department heads, HR, and IT staff, with an optional IT track for deeper technical topics.

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Walk through your city or county dashboard right now

Open the real admin portal, loaded with a sample district of 29 staff at every stage of training. Click anything. It's exactly what your city or county gets on day one.

  • Live completion dashboard with a deadline countdown
  • Roster with progress, scores, and one-click reminders
  • Every certificate, printable as one PDF
  • An audit-ready compliance report in one click
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Admin dashboard for a sample organization showing 29 enrolled, 18 certified, module completion bars, seats, and a deadline countdown
Why it works

Built for the way local government works

Payment fraud protection

Business email compromise lessons and a fake-invoice practice scenario train staff to verify payment changes before money moves.

Proof for council and court

A one-click compliance report with every employee, completion date, and certificate number, plus a signature block.

Department reporting

Tag people by department to see which offices are finished and which need a nudge.

One-click reminders

Remind everyone who has yet to finish in one click, with a personal note from you.

Works on any device

Field staff can finish on a phone or tablet, and progress saves automatically.

Easy procurement

Pay online, or request an invoice against your purchase order.

What your team learns

Four focused modules, about an hour

  1. 1Principles and Safeguarding InformationTypes of information, security controls, multi-factor authentication, remote work, and safe use of generative AI.
  2. 2Threats, Attacks, and ReportingPhishing, quishing, business email compromise, ransomware, and how to report suspicious activity.
  3. 3Foreign Adversary Influence OperationsHow influence operations target Texas government and where to report them.
  4. 4Foreign Adversary Interaction RestrictionsThe Section 572.070 rules on gifts and travel and the 30-day reporting requirement.
  5. +Optional IT Roles TrackCyber hygiene, backups, Traffic Light Protocol, AI attacks, third-party risk, and privileged accounts.
A lesson on QR code phishing with video, audio, podcast, slides, and written content

Every lesson offers video, podcast, audio, slides, and text, plus six hands-on practice scenarios.

Getting started

Up and running in a day

  1. Get your seats

    Buy online with a card, or request an invoice against a purchase order.

  2. Receive admin access

    Your coordinator gets a link straight into your city or county's portal.

  3. Invite your people

    Upload a spreadsheet or share a sign-up link. Invitations go out automatically.

  4. Download your proof

    Track progress, send reminders, and export certificates and the compliance report.

Pricing

Per-person pricing with volume savings

Every seat includes the full course, practice scenarios, the certificate, and organization reporting.

Example: A city with 30 employees and elected officials with 30 people on the Team plan: $448.50 total.

Individual

$19.95
per person
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Team

$14.95
per seat · 2-50 people · includes the admin portal
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Agency

$9.95
per seat · 51-500 people · includes the admin portal
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More than 500 people, or paying by purchase order? Request a quote or email [email protected].

Questions

Cities and counties: frequently asked questions

Does the cybersecurity training requirement apply to small cities?
Yes. The annual requirement applies to Texas local governments regardless of size, including general law cities. Any employee who uses a computer for at least 25% of their duties, plus elected officials, completes a certified program each year.
Do elected officials need to complete cybersecurity training?
Yes. Texas law includes elected officials of local governments in the annual training requirement. The course takes about an hour and works on any device, so officials can complete it at their convenience.
Is this course certified for fiscal year 2026-2027?
Yes. The Texas Cyber Command certified this program for FY 2026-2027 under Texas Government Code Section 2063.102. It covers each mandatory topic, including foreign adversary influence operations and the Section 572.070 rules.
How do we prove our staff completed the training?
Each person receives a numbered certificate with a QR code that anyone can verify online. Your administrator can print every certificate as one PDF and download a compliance report listing each person, completion date, score, and certificate number.
Can we pay with a purchase order?
Yes. Buy team seats online by card, or email [email protected] for an invoice against your purchase order.
Can different departments manage their own people?
Yes. Invite several co-administrators, such as HR and department heads, and filter the roster and reports by department. Every admin action is recorded in an activity log.
More resources

Training for every kind of Texas public entity

School DistrictsCentral office, campus staff, and trustees, with reporting the superintendent can hand to the board. Colleges & UniversitiesFaculty, staff, and student workers across departments, tracked by college or division. State AgenciesAgencies, boards, and commissions, including the Section 572.070 foreign adversary rules. Special Districts & UtilitiesWater, utility, hospital, emergency services, and appraisal districts of every size. Illustrated User GuideEvery screen your learners and administrators will see.

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