Descriptions

In a pinch and need Chief Appraiser Ethics, Property Tax Professional Ethics, or New Laws/Rules right now? Check out our Online Courses – On Demand, available whenever you need them!

(TAAD Talks will take a break from June through August. September through December information will be available soon.  TAAD does not record TAAD Talks sessions.)

Please Note: To attend/view a TAAD Zoom Session, you must be registered whether or not you need CEs.

Zoom Sessions/Classes Descriptions

Are You Honking in Encouragement? Customer Service Lessons from the Geese

Description:

Topics covered:

  • Teamwork & Interdependent Thinking
  • Communication
  • Be Part of the Solution
  • Respect Diversity
  • Ask & Encourage the Right Questions
  • Professional in All We Do
  • Lead with Integrity
  • Let Technology Work for You
  • Commit to Excellence
  • Pull the Weeds

Schedule:

  • Dates:
    • April 4, 2024
    • August 8, 2024
  • Class Hours: 10am to 12pm CST
  • CEs:(Customer Service)
  • Instructor: Tracey Foster
  • Registration deadline: 2 days prior to class, minimum

This session is pre-recorded.  Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before. Must be registered to attend/view, whether or not individual needs credit. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. 
Cancellation deadline/penalty:
No refunds for cancellations or no-shows.

Duration: 10am to 12pm CST

Dates: April 4, 2024 | August 8, 2024 |

Location for April 4: Zoom

Location for August 8: Zoom

Instructor: Tracey Foster

Fees: 2024 TAAD Member: $50 | 2024 Non-member: $100 |

Credits: 2 CEs

Registration Deadline: 2 days prior to class, minimum

New Laws & Rules 2023 Update

Description:

Covering the 88th Legislative Session

CLASS INFORMATION

  • Dates:
    • April 4, 2024
    • August 8, 2024
  • Class Hours: 2 to 4pm CST
  • CEs: 2 CEs (Laws/Rules)
  • Instructor: Tracey Foster
  • Location: ZOOM online
  • Registration deadline: 2 days prior to class, minimum

This session is pre-recorded.  Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before. Must be registered to attend/view, whether or not individual needs credit. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. 
Cancellation deadline/penalty:
No refunds for cancellations or no-shows.

Duration: 2 to 4pm CST

Dates: April 4, 2024 | August 8, 2024 |

Location for April 4: Zoom

Location for August 8: Zoom

Instructor: Tracey Foster

Fees: 2024 TAAD Member: $50 | 2024 Non-member: $100 |

Credits: 2 CEs

Registration Deadline: 2 days prior to class, minimum

TAAD Talks

CADs - Ready, Set, Connect on Social Media!

Description:

Topics covered:

  • Strategize Your Social Plans With Your Taxpayers In Mind
  • Understand Your Audience/Communicating with Your Taxpayers
  • Create Meaningful Content
  • Improve Content
  • Extract Insightful Trends
  • Monitor Key Performance Metrics

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. 
Cancellation deadline/penalty:
No refunds for cancellations or no-shows.

Duration: 1:30-2:30pm CST

Dates: April 9, 2024 |

Location: Zoom

Instructor: Jack Barnett, Harris CAD; Jennifer Rodriguez, Bexar AD

Fees: 2024 TAAD Member: $30 | 2024 Non-member: $50 |

Credits: 1 CE

Registration Deadline: April 5, 2024

TAAD Talks

Supremely Unethical (Ethics for Chief Appraisers)

Description:

Topics covered:

  • Why Ethics is so important.
    • The History of Public Trust.
    • Founding Fathers and Federalist Papers
  • Government Ethics
    • Civility
    • Conflicts of Interest in Government
    • Favoritism, Cronyism, and Nepotism
    • Gifts and Bribes
    • Lobbying Ethics
    • Open Meetings, Open Records, and Transparency in Government
    • The Personal Lives of Public Officials
    • Relationships between Elected Officials and Staff
    • Whistle Blowing in the Public Sector
    • Campaign Ethics
  • The Erosion of Public Trust
  • Remembering our History  . . . (Everything Old is New Again)
    • Historic Political Ethics Scandals
      • XYZ Affair
      • The Eaton Affair
      • Credit Molier Scandal
      • Teapot Dome Scandal
    • Mid Century Scandals
      • Sharpstown Stock Scandal
      • Watergate
      • Iran Contra
      • The Keating Five
      • Affairs to Remember
        • Bill Clinton- Monica Lewinsky
        • Gary Hart
        • John Edwards
        • Stormy Daniels
    • Current Scandals
      • Homegrown Texas Scandals
        • Steve Stockman
        • Blake Farenthold
        • Mayra Flores
      • National Scandals
        • George Santos
          • Jim Trafficanti
        • Supreme Court
          • Samuel Alito
          • Clarence Thomas
          • SCOTUS Code of Ethics
            • Criticisms of
      • Pending Scandals
        • Robert Menedez, Hunter Biden, Ken Paxton, Donald Trump
  • Why Are So Many Political Leaders Unethical and What Can We Do About It
  • Ethical Considerations for Chief Appraisers

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. Yes, this session covers Chief Appraiser Ethics. 
Cancellation deadline/penalty:
No refunds for cancellations or no-shows.

Duration: 1:30-3:30pm CST

Dates: May 14, 2024 |

Location: Zoom

Instructor: Marya Crigler, Travis CAD

Fees: 2024 TAAD Member: $50 | 2024 Non-member: $100 |

Credits: 2 CEs

Registration Deadline: May 10, 2024

USPAP Refresher

Description:

To provide this training to as many registrants as possible, TAAD is periodically providing it online. The March through December sessions are pre-recorded.  The ZOOM link will be sent the day prior to class.

Class Hours:

  •     AM – 9am to 12:30pm
  •     PM – 1:00 to 4:30pm

2024 Dates:

  • April 3 AM
  • August 7 AM

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. This session is pre-recorded.
Cancellation deadline/penalty: Cancellation must be received by TAAD in writing no later than 2 days prior to class, $50 penalty

Duration: AM - 9am to 12:30pm; PM - 1:00 to 4:30pm (CST)

Dates: April 3, 2024 | August 7, 2024 |

Location for April 3: Zoom

Location for August 7: Zoom

Instructor: Tracey Foster, Esq., Hugh L. Landrum & Associates

Fees: 2024 TAAD Member District: $75 | 2024 TAAD Affiliate/Associate Member: $150 | 2024 Nonmember: $225 |

Credits: 3.5 CEs

Registration Deadline: 2 days prior to class, minimum