Current Statutes
The Commission is empowered by statute to create rules for the regulation of law enforcement agencies and licensees by the Occupations Code, Title 10, Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security, Chapter 1701, Law Enforcement Officers. A link to this chapter is provided below from the Texas Constitution and Statutes website.
Current Rules
Commission rules are divided into chapters that group similar topics together in the Texas Administrative Code, Title 37, Public Safety and Corrections, Part 7, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Links to these chapters with a brief description are provided below from the Texas Secretary of State's Texas Administrative Code website.
- Part 7 -- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Main Page
- Chapter 211 -- Administration (includes definitions used throughout the rules)
- Chapter 215 -- Training and Educational Providers (requirements for training providers and enrollment standards)
- Chapter 217 -- Enrollment, Licensing, Appointment, and Separation (basic training and other requirements for licensees)
- Chapter 218 -- Continuing Education (continuing education requirements)
- Chapter 219 -- Prelicensing and Reactivation Courses, Tests, and Endorsement (requirements for attempting a licensing exam)
- Chapter 221 -- Proficiency Certificates (requirements for certificates)
- Chapter 223 -- Enforcement (actions taken by Commission against licensees)
- Chapter 225 -- Specialized Licenses (requirements for contract jailers and medical peace officers)
- Chapter 227 -- School Marshals (requirements for school marshals and ISD responsibilities)
- Chapter 229 -- Texas Peace Officers' Memorial (requirements for inclusion on the Memorial)
Public Comment: Proposed Rules
Proposed rules are open for public comment. Public comments may be submitted electronically to public.comment@tcole.texas.gov or in writing to Mr. John Beauchamp, General Counsel, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, 6330 East Highway 290, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78723-1035. The proposed rules will be considered for adoption during the listed Commission Meeting.
| Proposed Rules | Get File | Texas Register Issue | Commission Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proposed Rule - 211.16 (Amended) | March 4, 2025 | ||
| Proposed Rules - 211.27-211.29 (Amended) | March 4, 2025 | ||
| Proposed Rule - 211.41 (New) | March 4, 2025 | ||
| Proposed Rule - 215.9 (Amended) | March 4, 2025 | ||
| Proposed Rule - 219.2 (Amended) | March 4, 2025 |
Adopted Rules
These are new, amended, or repealed rules that have recently been finally adopted by the Commission.
| Adopted Rules | Get File | Texas Register Issue | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adopted Rules - 211.1 & 211.16 (Amended) | May 24, 2024 | June 1, 2024 | |
| Adopted Rule - 217.9 (New) | May 31, 2024 | September 1, 2024 | |
| Adopted Rules - 227.1 (Amended), 227.4, & 227.6 (New) | May 31, 2024 | September 1, 2024 | |
| Adopted Rule - 211.24 (New) | July 26, 2024 | September 1, 2024 | |
| Adopted Rule - 218.3 (Amended) | July 26, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
TCOLE Statutes and Rules Handbook
The Rules Process
Additional information about State Rules and Open Meetings is available at the Texas Register website: Texas Register