Technical Assistance Bulletins
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| Updated Process and Reporting Requirements for Medical and Psychological Examinations | Get Document |
Technical Assistance Bulletin - Updated Process and Reporting Requirements for Medical and Psychological |
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| Criminal Offenses Related to Squatting | Get Document |
Information related to squatting laws in Texas. |
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| Fingerprint Submissions of Appointed Licensees | Get Document |
Effective August 1, 2025, TCOLE rule § 217.7 was amended to require all applicants and licensees to be fingerprinted and subjected to a fingerprint-based criminal background check before being appointed by a law enforcement agency. |
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| Reporting Training | Get Document |
Reporting training to TCOLE for training providers |
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| Request Waiver for Continuing Education | Get Document |
Departments and individuals can request a military or medical waiver based on Rule 218.7(b). |
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| School-Based Law Enforcement Proficiency Certificate Requirements | Get Document |
Requirements for the School-Based Law Enforcement Proficiency certificate to comply with changes in law from 88th Legislative Session |
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| Background Investigation - National Decertification Index requirement | Get Document |
Section 1701.169 requires TCOLE to identify a national law enforcement database |
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| Course Documentation Requirements | Get Document |
Clarifying materials required for course files under Rule 215.9 |
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| Appointment of New Agency Chief Administrators | Get Document |
This guide is intended to assist those responsible for hiring a new agency Chief Administrator and to help |
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| March 1, 2023 Digital Form Requirements | Get Document |
Announcement of required electronic submissions of the L1, L1-T, and F5 starting March 1, 2023 |
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| Qualified Retired Law Enforcement Officer Credentials (QRLEO) | Get Document |
This TAB describes the process by which a officers meeting the requirements for QRLEO credentials may acquire |
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| Military Service Credit | Get Document |
Information on submitting military service time for training credit |
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| High School Public Safety Endorsement | Get Document |
Information on applying credit for the High School Public Safety Endorsement |
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| Courtroom Security | Get Document |
Information on the Courtroom Security Certifications |