TCOLE RULES EXAM 2 LATEST EXAM UPDATE 2024/2025
QUESTION S AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A
Basis for the TCOLE Mission:
The Mission of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, as a regulatory State agency, is to establish
an enforce standards to ensure that the people of Texas are served by highly trained and ethical law
enforcement, corrections, and telecommunications personnel.
TCOLE is a state agency created by:
An act of the 59th Legislature--Senate Bill (SB) 236 which became effective on August 30, 1965
TECOLE was funded from who?
Private foundation and federal grants.
What year did the 60th Legislature include the Commission in the Appropriations Act and funded an
executive director and three staff members?
1967
Legislative Power and Rule Making Authority
- Adopt rules for the administration of this chapter and for the commissions internal management and
control
-Establish minimum standards relating to competence and reliability, including education, training,
physical, mental, and moral standards, for licensing as an officer, country jailer, or public security officer
-report to the governor and legislature on the commissions jurisdiction, and make other reports that the
commission considers desirable
-require a state agency or a county, special district, or municipality in this state that employs officers or
county jailers to submit reports and information
-contract as the commission considers necessary for services, facilities, studies, and reports
-Conduct research and stimulate researched by public and private agencies to improve law enforcement
and police administration.
Chapter 211: Administration
1) Meet every 2 years to receive public comment on training and standards for officers, jailers, and
telecommunications. 2) Each meeting conducted by presiding officer or, in the absence of the presiding
, officer, by the assistant presiding officer, the secretary, the most senior commissioner, or another
commissioner selected by vote, in that order.Study
Licensee Suspension
If charged with a felony, deferred adjudication, and on community supervision, license is
suspended for ____ years.
TCOLE Rules Basis
Rules are based on Chapter(s) _______ of the Occupations Code.
Licensee Training Requirement
Individuals licensed after Jan 1, 2011, must complete ______ course within the first year.
Firearms Proficiency Frequency
Peace officers must complete firearms proficiency requirements at least ________.
Peace Officer Memorial Eligibility
Eligible if killed in line of duty and was _______.
State & Federal Update Course
Required during each ______.
Purpose of L3
Declaration for licensee psychological health.
F5r Report Content
Report providing current officer's license status.
Waiver of Training
Legislatively mandated training may be waived due to mitigating circumstances by whom?
Training Cycle Duration
Two _______ month periods in a training cycle.
Initial Licensure Eligibility
Applicant cannot have been on court-ordered supervision for a class B criminal offense within
the last _____ year(s).
Basic Licensing Course Enrollment
Requirements for enrollment in any basic licensing course.
Intermediate Certificate Requirement
Licensee with Intermediate Certificate must complete ________ each training cycle.
Licensee Reporting Obligation
Responsibility to report certain information to the commission within 30 days.
License Revocation Reinstatement
Conditions under which a revoked license may be reinstated.
QUESTION S AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A
Basis for the TCOLE Mission:
The Mission of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, as a regulatory State agency, is to establish
an enforce standards to ensure that the people of Texas are served by highly trained and ethical law
enforcement, corrections, and telecommunications personnel.
TCOLE is a state agency created by:
An act of the 59th Legislature--Senate Bill (SB) 236 which became effective on August 30, 1965
TECOLE was funded from who?
Private foundation and federal grants.
What year did the 60th Legislature include the Commission in the Appropriations Act and funded an
executive director and three staff members?
1967
Legislative Power and Rule Making Authority
- Adopt rules for the administration of this chapter and for the commissions internal management and
control
-Establish minimum standards relating to competence and reliability, including education, training,
physical, mental, and moral standards, for licensing as an officer, country jailer, or public security officer
-report to the governor and legislature on the commissions jurisdiction, and make other reports that the
commission considers desirable
-require a state agency or a county, special district, or municipality in this state that employs officers or
county jailers to submit reports and information
-contract as the commission considers necessary for services, facilities, studies, and reports
-Conduct research and stimulate researched by public and private agencies to improve law enforcement
and police administration.
Chapter 211: Administration
1) Meet every 2 years to receive public comment on training and standards for officers, jailers, and
telecommunications. 2) Each meeting conducted by presiding officer or, in the absence of the presiding
, officer, by the assistant presiding officer, the secretary, the most senior commissioner, or another
commissioner selected by vote, in that order.Study
Licensee Suspension
If charged with a felony, deferred adjudication, and on community supervision, license is
suspended for ____ years.
TCOLE Rules Basis
Rules are based on Chapter(s) _______ of the Occupations Code.
Licensee Training Requirement
Individuals licensed after Jan 1, 2011, must complete ______ course within the first year.
Firearms Proficiency Frequency
Peace officers must complete firearms proficiency requirements at least ________.
Peace Officer Memorial Eligibility
Eligible if killed in line of duty and was _______.
State & Federal Update Course
Required during each ______.
Purpose of L3
Declaration for licensee psychological health.
F5r Report Content
Report providing current officer's license status.
Waiver of Training
Legislatively mandated training may be waived due to mitigating circumstances by whom?
Training Cycle Duration
Two _______ month periods in a training cycle.
Initial Licensure Eligibility
Applicant cannot have been on court-ordered supervision for a class B criminal offense within
the last _____ year(s).
Basic Licensing Course Enrollment
Requirements for enrollment in any basic licensing course.
Intermediate Certificate Requirement
Licensee with Intermediate Certificate must complete ________ each training cycle.
Licensee Reporting Obligation
Responsibility to report certain information to the commission within 30 days.
License Revocation Reinstatement
Conditions under which a revoked license may be reinstated.
