Sec. 1701.255. ENROLLMENT QUALIFICATIONS. (a) The commission by rule shall establish minimum qualifications for a person to enroll in a training program under Section 1701.251(a) that provides instruction in defensive tactics, arrest procedures, firearms, or use of a motor vehicle for law enforcement purposes.
(b) A person who is disqualified by law to be an officer or county jailer may not enroll in a training program described by Subsection (a).
(c) A person may not enroll in a peace officer training program under Section 1701.251(a) unless the person has received:
(1) a high school diploma;
(2) a high school equivalency certificate; or
(3) an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the United States after at least 24 months of active duty service.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1441, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1172 (H.B. 3389), Sec. 14, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security
Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers
Subchapter F. Training Programs, Schools, and Policies
Section 1701.251. Training Programs; Instructors
Section 1701.252. Program and School Requirements; Advisory Board
Section 1701.253. School Curriculum
Section 1701.254. Risk Assessment and Inspections
Section 1701.255. Enrollment Qualifications
Section 1701.2551. Basic Peace Officer Training Course
Section 1701.256. Instruction in Weapons Proficiency Required
Section 1701.2561. Firearms Training for County Jailers
Section 1701.257. Firearms Training Program for Supervision Officers
Section 1701.258. Education and Training Programs on Trafficking of Persons
Section 1701.259. Firearms Training Program for Juvenile Probation Officers
Section 1701.261. Canine Encounter Training Program
Section 1701.262. Training for School District Peace Officers and School Resource Officers
Section 1701.264. Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injuries Training
Section 1701.265. Trauma Affected Veterans Training
Section 1701.266. Training Program Relating to Child Safety Check Alert List
Section 1701.267. Training Program for Court Security Officers
Section 1701.268. Civilian Interaction Training Program
Section 1701.269. Training Program and Policies for Peace Officers
Section 1701.270. Required Policies for Law Enforcement Agencies