Current Rules
Commission rules are divided into sections that group similar topics together. The sections and a brief description are listed here with links to that section on the Texas Secretary of State's Web Site. Title 37 of the Texas Administrative Code Part 7 Main Page
- Part 7, Chapter 211 -- Administration (includes definitions used throughout the rules)
- Part 7, Chapter 215 -- Training and Educational Providers (requirements for training providers and enrollment standards)
- Part 7, Chapter 217 -- Enrollment, Licensing, Appointment, and Separation (basic training and other requirements for licensees)
- Part 7, Chapter 218 -- Continuing Education (continuing education requirements)
- Part 7, Chapter 219 -- Prelicensing and Reactivation Courses, Tests, and Endorsement (requirements for attempting a licensing exam)
- Part 7, Chapter 221 -- Proficiency Certificates (requirements for certificates)
- Part 7, Chapter 223 -- Enforcement (actions taken by Commission against licensees)
- Part 7, Chapter 225 -- Specialized Licenses (requirements for contract jailers and medical peace officers)
- Part 7, Chapter 227 -- School Marshals (requirements for school marshals and ISD responsibilities)
- Part 7, Chapter 229 -- Texas Peace Officers' Memorial (requirements for inclusion on the Memorial)
The Commission is empowered by legislation to create rules for the oversight of law enforcement agencies 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. Title 10 of the Texas Occupations Code
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These are new, amended, or repealed rules that have recently been finally adopted by the Commission.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 |
Rules Handbook
The Rules Process
Additional information about State Rules and Open Meetings information is available at the Texas Register Website: Texas Register