TCOLE EXAM 2025 (TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW
ENFORCEMENT) REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
TCOLE Mission - (answers)to establish and enforce standards to ensure that the
people of Texas are served by highly trained and ethical law enforcement,
corrections, and telecommunications personnel.
TCOLE - (answers)A state agency created by an act of the 59th legislature (SB 236)
which became effective on August 30, 1965.
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement - (answers)State agency that was created
in 1965 by the 59th Legislature - SB 236 which became effective August 30, 1965.
Appropriations Act 1967 - (answers)Included the Commission and funded an
executive director and three staff members.
Authority/Powers of TCOLE - (answers)Establish minimum standards relating to
competence and reliability, including education, training, physical, mental and
moral standards for licensing as an officer.
How often does TCOLE meet? - (answers)Every two years
In it's infancy, where did TCOLE get its funding? - (answers)Private foundations
and federal grants
, 2
TCOLE requires state agencies that employs officers or jailers to - (answers)submit
reports and information
TCOLE reports to the _______________ and _______________ on the
commission's activities, with recommendations on matters under the
commission's jurisdiction. - (answers)Governor/Legislature
TCOLE is responsible for training _______________, _______________, and
_______________. - (answers)officers/jailers/telecommunicators
Who conducts TCOLE meetings? - (answers)Presiding Officer
Who conducts TCOLE meetings if the presiding officer is absent? -
(answers)Assistant presiding officer, secretary, most senior commissioner, or
another commissioner selected by vote, in that order.
A training provider applicant must use the ____________ _____________
_____________ and submit any required fee. - (answers)electronic application
process
Continuing education course - (answers)any training course that is recognized by
the commission.
A TCOLE issued license holder can be sent notice of a hearing at - (answers)the
address shown on the TDL record of the holder.