Texas Statutes
Subchapter G. License Requirements; Disqualifications and Exemptions
Section 1701.303. License Application; Duties of Appointing Entity

Sec. 1701.303. LICENSE APPLICATION; DUTIES OF APPOINTING ENTITY. (a) A law enforcement agency or governmental entity that hires a person for whom a license is sought must file an application with the commission as provided by commission rule.
(b) A person who appoints an officer or county jailer licensed by the commission shall notify the commission not later than the 30th day after the date of the appointment. If the person appoints an individual who previously served as an officer or county jailer and the appointment occurs after the 180th day after the last date of service as an officer or county jailer, the person must have on file for the officer or county jailer in a form readily accessible to the commission:
(1) new criminal history record information;
(2) a new declaration of psychological and emotional health and lack of drug dependency or illegal drug use; and
(3) two completed fingerprint cards.
(c) A person who appoints or employs a telecommunicator licensed by the commission shall notify the commission not later than the 30th day after the date of the appointment or employment. If the person appoints or employs an individual who previously served as a telecommunicator and the appointment or employment occurs after the 180th day after the last date of service as a telecommunicator, the person must have on file in a form readily accessible to the commission:
(1) new criminal history record information; and
(2) two completed fingerprint cards.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 968 (H.B. 1951), Sec. 4, eff. January 1, 2014.

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