Part 7.
TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER STANDARDS AND EDUCATION
Chapter 217.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
37 TAC §217.1
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards
and Education (Commission) adopts an amendment to Title 37, Texas Administrative
Code §217.1 concerning minimum standards for initial licensure, without
changes to the proposed text as published in the November 16, 2001, issue
of the
Texas Register
(26 TexReg 9364) and
will not be republished.
In §217.1 subsection (a)(4), additional language clarifies that the
ten-year period for community supervision or probation begins from the date
of the court order. Subsection (a)(14) of this section, new language clarifies
that an individual applying for initial licensure, could not have previously
had a commission license denied by final order, revoked, currently on suspension
for a criminal violation, or currently have a voluntary surrender of license
in effect. In subsection (g)(1)(B)(i) and (ii) of this section, the term,
"POST developed," was added for clarification purposes. The additional language
in this subsection explains that "successful completion of a commission recognized
POST developed basic law enforcement training course is to include, out of
state licensure or certification and submission of the current basic peace
officer course taken at a licensed academy." In addition, the language further
clarifies that the commission may approve an academic alternative program
that is part of a degree plan program and consists of the commission-approved
transfer curriculum, the peace officer sequence courses and, after September
1, 2003, at least an associate's degree. Guidelines are being provided to
agencies that are seeking to obtain a provisional license in subsections (k),
(l) and (m) of this section. In subsection (n) of this section, clarification
is provided regarding the cases and the terms for which a temporary jailer
license may not be reissued and when it expires. The only other adopted change
is the effective date in subsection (o) of this section.
No written comments were received.
This amendment is adopted under Texas Occupations Code Annotated,
Chapter 1701, §1701.151 which authorizes the Commission to promulgate
rules for the administration of this chapter.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on January 7, 2002.
TRD-200200043
Edward T. Laine
Chief, Professional Standards and Administrative Operations
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Effective date: March 1, 2002
Proposal publication date: November 16, 2001
For further information, please call: (512) 936-7700
37 TAC §217.7
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards
and Education (Commission) adopts an amendment to Title 37, Texas Administrative
Code §217.7 concerning reporting the appointment and the termination
of a licensee, without changes to the proposed text as published in the November
16, 2001, issue of the
Texas Register
(26
TexReg 9366) and will not be republished.
For consistency purposes, in §217.7, subsection (a), the language
"person who already holds a commission license," is being deleted and replaced
by the term "licensee." The same applies in subsection (d) of this section,
the term "person" is being deleted and replaced by the term "licensee." Due
to legislative changes, additional language is being provided in subsection
(h) of this section. Title 10, Chapter 1701, §1701.454, of the Occupations
Code, was affected by the passage of Senate Bill 1583. The adopted new language
in subsection (h) of this section explains that a report or statement submitted
under this section is exempt from disclosure under the Public Information
Act, Chapter 552, Government Code, unless the person resigned or was terminated
due to substantiated incidents of excessive force or violations of the law
other than traffic offenses.
No written comments were received.
This amendment is adopted under Texas Occupations Code Annotated,
Chapter 1701, §1701.151 which authorizes the Commission to promulgate
rules for the administration of this chapter.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on January 7, 2002.
TRD-200200044
Edward T. Laine
Chief, Professional Standards and Administrative Operations
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Effective date: March 1, 2002
Proposal publication date: November 16, 2001
For further information, please call: (512) 936-7700
37 TAC §217.19
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards
and Education (Commission) adopts an amendment to Title 37, Texas Administrative
Code §217.19 concerning reactivation of a license, without changes to
the proposed text as published in the October 12, 2001, issue of the
A notice of error was published in November 16, 2001, issue of the
The adopted amendment to this subsection clarifies the process that will
be used by the Commission to allow individuals to maintain an active license
status by completing the legislatively required continuing education. Subsection
(f) of this section also clarifies the process that will be used for any jailer
license issued after March 1, 2001. Jailers will be required to retest if
out more than 2 years effective March 1, 2001. The amendment also adopted
a change to the effective date in subsection (h) of this section.
No written comments were received.
This amendment is adopted under Texas Occupations Code Annotated,
Chapter 1701, §1701.151 which authorizes the Commission to promulgate
rules for the administration of this chapter.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed
by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of
the Secretary of State on January 7, 2002.
TRD-200200045
Edward T. Laine
Chief, Professional Standards and Administrative Operations
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Effective date: March 1, 2002
Proposal publication date: October 12, 2001
For further information, please call: (512) 936-7700
Chapter 427.
TRAINING FACILITY CERTIFICATION
Subchapter A. ON-SITE CERTIFIED TRAINING PROVIDER
Part 13.
TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION