TINS Warrant Hold

If you've never taken one of our Web-based trainings before, take a look at the Introduction to Web-based Training. Otherwise, let's get started.

Purpose of the training

The TINS Warrant Hold Web-based training (WBT) is for TINS online users, particularly state agency staff responsible for entering, maintaining or changing hold information in the Texas Identification Number System (TINS).

For signing on/off in TINS and step-by-step instructions for all TINS actions, see section CICS Login to TINS and other sections in the TexPayment Resource.

This is an intermediate-level course instructing TINS users on the following topics:

• State warrant hold program, statutes and policies
• Impact of warrant hold on payments
• Input and maintenance of hold and bankruptcy information in TINS

Objectives

After completing the TINS Warrant Hold WBT, you will have an understanding of:

• The state warrant hold program, including associated statutes, policies and state agency responsibilities
• The impact on payments to vendors, employees and annuitants  
• The various TINS screens and forms associated with holds
• The basics of the offset process
• Processing bankruptcies in TINS

Course Exam and CPE credit

You receive one hour of continuing professional education (CPE) credit for successfully completing the end-of-course exam.

Fiscal Management Training Center

Before beginning the course, it's a good idea to make sure you can log on to Training Center — that's where you'll be taking the end-of-course exam.

If you haven't set up a Training Center account, you should do so now.

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