Overview of the General Appropriations Act: Components, Meaning, and Purpose - Austin

Course Date

Wednesday, Dec 09, 2026

Course Time

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Delivery

Group Live (in-person)

Location

Barbara Jordan State Office Building
1601 Congress Avenue, Austin TX 78701

Course Fee

$800

Instructor(s)

Ursula Parks

***Excellence in Leadership classes require a minimum of twelve (12) participants to proceed. This ensures participants gain the full benefit of the training experience.

In the event that a class is rescheduled, we will notify participants via email automatically registering them in the next scheduled training. If the new date does not work, the participants can respond with a preferred date.

Objectives:
1. Comprehensive understanding of the elements and structure of the General Appropriations Act.
2. Learn how to read and interpret budget riders and special provisions.
3. Understand the role of performance measures, the capital budget rider, and other universal elements in the GAA.
4. Understand key elements of the GAA beyond your own agency’s bill pattern (budget).

Program Knowledge Level:
This basic course is ideal for managers that want a comprehensive understanding of how to read, understand, and operate with the General Appropriations Act (GAA) and supplemental appropriations bills.

Prerequisite Education and Experience:
None

Advanced Preparation:
None

Delivery:
We offer Group Live (in-person) trainings. In-person training will be held in Austin and will be capped at 56 people.

Contact Hours/TSBPA CPE Credit:
6 hours

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations may be made in writing via email to gcmd@austin.utexas.edu. Participants must notify their agency liaison and the Governor's Center for Management Development if they must cancel. Cancellations received three (3) or more days before the class date for virtual classes and seven (7) or more days before the class date for in-person classes will not be billed. After that, cancellations or rescheduling are subject to the entire class tuition. Substitutions for registered participants will be accepted up to the start date for each class. Please note that if you don't cancel and don't attend, you will be billed for the full tuition.

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