2025-11-17T19:14:07-06:00 2024-12-31 742920819 ATCHLEY & ASSOCIATES LLP 1005 LA POSADA DRIVE AUSTIN TX 78752 990 2024-10-01 331319946 TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY ELECTION OFFICIALS TEXA 7372794899 5900 BALCONES DR 20776 AUSTIN TX 78731 CHRISTOPHER MCGINN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7372794899 2025-11-17 1 1 RENAE DUNCAN P01257722 5123462086 2025-11-17 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X CHRISTOPHER MCGINN 5900 BALCONES DR 20776 AUSTIN TX 78731 962524 0 X WWW.TXACEO.ORG X 2024 TX TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO OUR MEMBERS, FOSTERING A STRONG AND WELL-INFORMED COMMUNITY OF COUNTY ELECTION OFFICIALS IN TEXAS. BY EMPOWERING OUR MEMBERS THROUGH COLLABORATIVE EDUCATION, INNOVATIVE RESOURCES, AND UNWAVERING SUPPORT FOR ALL COUNTY ELECTION OFFICIALS, WE ASPIRE TO BUILD A COMMUNITY MARKED BY INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE, AND PUBLIC TRUST IN OUR ELECTORAL SYSTEM. 5 5 0 5 0 0 884945 77551 28 0 962524 0 0 77495 0 0 157996 235491 727033 727033 0 727033 X THE PURPOSE OF THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY ELECTION OFFICIALS (TACEO) IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO OUR MEMBERS, FOSTERING A STRONG AND WELL-INFORMED COMMUNITY OF COUNTY ELECTION OFFICIALS IN TEXAS. 0 0 MID-WINTER CONFERENCE: A CONFERENCE IS HELD ONCE A YEAR TO BRING TOGETHER PROFESSIONALS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND ADVOCATES WITHIN THE TEXAS ELECTIONS COMMUNITY. THE GOAL OF THE CONFERENCE IS AIMED AT FOSTERING COLLABORATION, SHARING KNOWLEDGE, AND ADVANCING THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE MID-WINTER CONFERENCE SERVES AS A PLATFORM FOR NETWORKING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AMONG PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT THEIR CAUSE. THE CONFERENCE FEATURES A VARIETY OF SESSIONS, INCLUDING KEYNOTE SPEECHES FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, WORKSHOPS, AND BREAKOUT SESSIONS. TOPICS MAY COVER CURRENT TRENDS, INNOVATIVE PRACTICES, POLICY CHANGES, AND EMERGING CHALLENGES FACED BY THE SECTOR. PARTICIPANTS CAN ENGAGE IN HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES, GAINING INSIGHTS AND PRACTICAL SKILLS THAT THEY CAN APPLY IN THEIR WORK. THE CONFERENCE ALSO PROVIDES AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING. EXHIBITOR BOOTHS AND SPONSOR SHOWCASES OFTEN HIGHLIGHT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE ELECTIONS SECTOR, ENABLING ORGANIZATIONS TO DISCOVER NEW RESOURCES AND SOLUTIONS. EVENING RECEPTIONS AND SOCIAL EVENTS ARE ALSO COMMON, FOSTERING A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND ALLOWING ATTENDEES TO UNWIND WHILE BUILDING PERSONAL CONNECTIONS. THE CONFERENCE IS FUNDED BY YEARLY MEMBERSHIP DUES, CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES AND PARTNERSHIP SPONSORSHIPS. THE MID-WINTER ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE IS A VITAL OPPORTUNITY FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING WITHIN THE ELECTIONS SECTOR, ULTIMATELY AIMING TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF ORGANIZATIONS TO FULFILL THEIR MISSIONS AND SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES EFFECTIVELY. CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES: THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES FOR ITS MEMBERS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND COMPETENCIES OF INDIVIDUALS WORKING IN THE TEXAS ELECTIONS SECTOR. THESE CLASSES PROVIDE ESSENTIAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP ELECTION ADMINISTRATORS, COUNTY CLERKS, TAX ASSESSORS AND THEIR STAFF, TO STAY CURRENT WITH INDUSTRY TRENDS, BEST PRACTICES, AND THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF ELECTIONS MANAGEMENT. THE CURRICULUM COVERS A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS CRUCIAL FOR EFFECTIVE ELECTIONS OPERATIONS INCLUDING TRAINING, BALLOT DESIGN, PRECINCT MANAGEMENT, POLL WORKER MANAGEMENT, AND OFFICE GOVERNANCE. THE CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES ALSO PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, ALLOWING PARTICIPANTS TO CONNECT WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD, SHARE EXPERIENCES, AND EXCHANGE VALUABLE INSIGHTS. THE REGISTERED ELECTION OFFICIAL (REO) COURSES ARE OFFERED BY THE ELECTIONS CENTER. THE COURSES ARE PAID FOR BY THE STUDENTS, COSTING TYPICALLY $299. THE ROOM RENTALS AND FACILITIES ARE PAID FOR BY THE ASSOCIATION, THE SALARIES AND EXPENSES OF THE INSTRUCTORS ARE PAID FOR BY THE ELECTION CENTER, BUT THEN BILLED TO THE ASSOCIATION. BY PARTICIPATING IN THESE CLASSES, OUR MEMBERS, CAN ENHANCE THEIR SKILLS, GAIN NEW PERSPECTIVES, AND ULTIMATELY IMPROVE THEIR ORGANIZATION'S EFFECTIVENESS AND IMPACT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY THEY SERVE. CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR ELECTION PROFESSIONALS IS AN INVESTMENT IN PERSONAL GROWTH AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS, ENSURING THAT INDIVIDUALS ARE WELL-EQUIPPED TO FACE THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TEXAS ELECTION SECTOR. SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS: THE ASSOCIATION ORGANIZES AND CONVENES THREE SUBCOMMITTEES: LEGISLATIVE, EDUCATION, DATA ANALYTICS. THE LEGISLATIVE SUBCOMMITTEE IS DEDICATED TO MONITORING, EVALUATING, AND INFLUENCING LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ACTIVITIES RELEVANT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND GOALS. THIS SUBCOMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF KNOWLEDGEABLE MEMBERS WITH EXPERTISE IN PUBLIC POLICY, ADVOCACY, AND ELECTION RELATED TOPICS. THE EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE IS DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES OF ITS MEMBERS. ADDITIONALLY, THIS COMMITTEE IS FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING AND ENHANCING EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT THE MISSION AND GOALS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND THE ELECTION COMMUNITIES. THE DATA ANALYTICS SUBCOMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE EFFECTIVE GATHERING AND ANALYSIS OF DATA CRUCIAL TO THE ASSOCIATION S MISSION. THIS INCLUDES THE DEVELOPMENT AND REFINEMENT OF DATA COLLECTION METHODS, USE OF ANALYTICS TO DERIVE ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS, AND ENSURING THE INTEGRITY, PRIVACY, AND SECURITY OF ALL DATA. THE SUBCOMMITTEE AIMS TO SUPPORT DATA-DRIVEN DECISION MAKING AND ENHANCE THE ORGANIZATION S ABILITY TO MEASURE AND COMMUNICATE ITS IMPACT ON LOCAL ELECTION COMMUNITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES DO NOT HAVE ANY INITIAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEM. A DATA ANALYST IN A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING VALUABLE INSIGHTS THAT INFORM STRATEGIC DECISIONS, OPTIMIZE PROGRAMS, ENHANCE ENGAGEMENT, AND ULTIMATELY MAXIMIZE THE ORGANIZATION'S IMPACT BY UNDERSTANDING TRENDS, IDENTIFYING AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT, AND DEMONSTRATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR WORK TO STAKEHOLDERS THROUGH DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS. 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 X 5 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X CHRISTOPHER MCGINN 7372794899 5900 BALCONES DR 20776 AUSTIN TX 78731 SHANNON LACKEY PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BRIDGETTE ESCOBEDO VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KRISTIN MILES TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LAURA ROGERS SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JENNIFER DOINOFF DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER MCGINN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 77495 0 0 77495 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 884945 884945 MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 77551 77551 77551 28 28 962524 77551 0 28 77495 49192 14115 14285 3675 12 67035 MEALS & ENTERTAINMENT 9622 BANK CHARGES 60 235491 0 727033 0 727033 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 727033 0 727033 0 727033 727033 0 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 - REGULAR MEMBERS: ANY PERSON WHO IS A DULY APPOINTED, PRESENTLY SERVING, AS AN ELECTIONS OFFICIAL INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ELECTION ADMINISTRATOR COUNTY CLERKS, TAX ASSESSORS/COLLECTORS, UPON PAYMENT OF DUES AND APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BECOME A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION WITH VOTING PRIVILEGES. - ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: ANY PERSON WHO IS NOT A DULY APPOINTED, ELECTION ADMINISTRATOR, COUNTY CLERKS, TAX ASSESSORS/COLLECTORS, OR HAS NOT BEEN ELECTED OR DESIGNATED AS THE PRIMARY ELECTION OFFICIAL OF A JURISDICTION, BUT PRESENTLY SERVES IN A CAPACITY OF SUPPORTING VOTER REGISTRATION OR THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS, SUCH AS THE STAFF OF ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATORS, COUNTY CLERKS, TAX ASSESSORS/COLLECTORS, SHERIFFS, MAY, UPON PAYMENT OF DUES AND APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BECOME AN ASSOCIATED MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION WITHOUT VOTING PRIVILEGES. - MEMBERS AT LARGE: ANY PERSON ACTING AS REPRESENTATIVES OF CORPORATIONS, INSTITUTIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS OF GROUPS, FINANCIAL OR OTHERWISE ASSOCIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE GOALS OF THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY ELECTION OFFICIALS, UPON PAYMENT OF DUES OR DONATIONS AS PROVIDED HEREIN, AND APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BECOME MEMBERS AT LARGE OF TACEO WITHOUT VOTING PRIVILEGES. - LIFETIME MEMBERS: ANY PERSON WHO IS A FORMER ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR SHALL BECOME A LIFETIME MEMBER WITHOUT VOTING PRIVILEGES. LIFETIME MEMBERS SHALL PAY NO DUES BUT SHALL PAY ANY CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES ASSESSED TO OTHER CLASSES MEMBERS WHEN ATTENDING A TAEA MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE OFFICERS/DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.