Technical Assistance Bulletins
| Name | Download | Description | Revision Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Updated Process and Reporting Requirements for Medical and Psychological Examinations | Get Document |
Technical Assistance Bulletin - Updated Process and Reporting Requirements for Medical and Psychological |
|
| Criminal Offenses Related to Squatting | Get Document |
Information related to squatting laws in Texas. |
|
| School Based Law Enforcement Proficiency Cert. requirements | Get Document |
TCOLE is updating the requirements to obtain the SBLE proficiency certificate |
|
| Background Investigation - National Decertification Index requirement | Get Document |
Section 1701.169 requires TCOLE to identify a national law enforcement database |
|
| Course Documentation Requirements | Get Document |
Clarifying materials required for course files under Rule 215.9 |
|
| Request for Continuing Education Waivers | Get Document |
Statute and Rule allow the Executive Director to waive the requirements of Continuing Education (CE) under |
|
| 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 |
|
| March 1, 2023 Digital Form Requirements | Get Document |
Announcement of required electronic submissions of the L1, L1-T, and F5 starting March 1, 2023 |
|
| 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 |
|
| Active Shooter Response Training for SBLE Credit | Get Document |
This TAB describes ALERRT Level 1 training credit to meet the active shooter training under Texas Education Code |
|
| Categories of Discharge on F-5 Separation Reports | Get Document |
TCOLE often receives questions from chief administrators regarding which category of discharge on an F-5 report |
|
| Ineligible TCOLE Credit for Webinars | Get Document |
Guidance on TCOLE Credit Alert for Webinars and Legislatively Mandated Courses |
|
| All Texas Law Enforcement Agencies/Contract Training Providers/Licensees | Get Document |
COVID-19 Response (Update) |
|
| L2 Medical and L3 Psychological Procedures | Get Document |
Instructions on required Medical and Psychological Exams |
|
| Specialty Certifications | Get Document |
Information on earning and applying for Specialty Certificates |
|
| Credit for Out of State Service Time and Training | Get Document |
Information on adding your prior law enforcement service and training to your TCOLE PSR. |
|
| Reading Your Personal Status Report | Get Document |
Information on interpreting your Personal Status Report from TCOLE. |
|
| Military Service Credit | Get Document |
Information on submitting military service time for training credit |
|
| College Credit for Licensees | Get Document |
Description of eligibility and submission of college hours. |
|
| Jailer Firearm Certification | Get Document |
Instructions for obtaining a Jailer Firearms Certification |
|
| Licensing Eligibility Based on Military Discharge Status | Get Document |
New information on military discharge status |
|
| Retired TCOLE Licensees | Get Document |
Information useful to retired or retiring licensees. |
|
| Training Mandates | Get Document |
Complete listing of legislatively mandated training for all licensees |
|
| Training Exemptions for Certain State Peace Officers | Get Document |
Description of training exemptions for certain State peace officers |
|
| Temporary Jailer Changes from the 86th Legislature | Get Document |
Review of statutory changes to Temporary Jailer Licensing/Training |
|
| School Based Law Enforcement Training | Get Document |
Information on mandatory training requirements for SRO's and ISD PD officers. |
|
| Constable's and Police Chief's Exemption from Certain Training | Get Document |
Information on Constable's and Police Chief's Training Exemptions |
|
| Temporary Licenses | Get Document |
Information on appointing Temporary Licensees |
|
| 40 hr Crisis Intervention Training Course | Get Document |
Information on the 1850 40hr Crisis Intervention Training Course |
|
| Proficiency Certificates | Get Document |
Information on Obtaining Proficiency Certificates. |
|
| Becoming a Texas Licensee | Get Document |
Basic instructions for individuals on becoming a TCOLE licensee. |
|
| Requests for Waiver | Get Document |
Requests for Waiver of Continuing Education, Firearms Qualifications, and Eligibility Extension |
|
| A5 Student Separation From a Basic Licensing Course | Get Document |
Instructions on use of the A5 Form |
|
| Instructor Proficiency Certificates | Get Document |
Obtaining an Instructor Proficiency Certification |
|
| Changes to Agency Heads | Get Document |
How to report the change of an agency head |
|
| Appointing a Licensee | Get Document |
Basic information on appointing a licensee to an agency |
|
| High School Public Safety Endorsement | Get Document |
Information on applying credit for the High School Public Safety Endorsement |
|
| Non-Compliance | Get Document |
Information for licensees on failure to complete legislatively mandated training. |
|
| Courtroom Security | Get Document |
Information on the Courtroom Security Certifications |
|
| What is a Mandate 01.23.19 | Get Document |
Information on the various ways that the Legislature may mandate a training course |
|
| Basic Licensing Course Implementation | Get Document |
Information implementing a newly released basic licensing course |
|
| Reporting TCOLE Training 12.20.18 | Get Document |
Basic instructions for agencies and individuals wishing to report training to TCOLE. |