TEXAS SCHOOL SAFETY UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT CORRECT ANSWERSCOMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE
Detail Information
Governing Authority Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Program Authorization Texas Government Code §411.1901
Supporting Agency Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) at Texas State University
Key Legislation SB 1857 (2013), HB 3 (2023), SB 57 (89th Legislature)
Training Requirement 15–20 hours (minimum)
Passing Score 90% on written exam and live-fire qualification
Certification Validity Annual renewal required
SECTION 1: LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
Question 1: The Texas School Safety Certification (Guardian Program) was
established by the Texas Legislature in what year?
A. 2007
B. 2010
,C. 2013
D. 2018
Correct answers: C. 2013
Rationale: The Guardian Program was established by the Texas Legislature in 2013
through Senate Bill 1857 as part of broader school safety legislation following the
tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. House Bill 3 (2023) later expanded
requirements .
Question 2: Which section of the Texas Government Code authorizes the School
Guardian Program?
A. Texas Government Code §411.1901
B. Texas Education Code §37.108
C. Texas Penal Code §9.22
D. Texas Occupations Code §1702.101
Correct answers: A. Texas Government Code §411.1901
Rationale: Texas Government Code §411.1901 authorizes the School Guardian Program
and establishes the training requirements for school safety personnel. It directs DPS to
establish a School Safety Certification course for school safety personnel .
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of the Texas School Guardian Program?
A. Replace all School Resource Officers on campus
B. Provide immediate armed response capability in an active shooter emergency
,C. Train all teachers in self-defense techniques
D. Reduce school district liability through insurance incentives
Correct answers: B. Provide immediate armed response capability in an active
shooter emergency
Rationale: Guardians serve as a "force multiplier" by allowing trained school staff to
respond instantly without waiting for law enforcement. The program enhances campus
security through trained personnel who can respond to immediate threats .
Question 4: Which section of the Texas Education Code addresses school safety,
including the Guardian Program?
A. Chapter 7
B. Chapter 37
C. Chapter 61
D. Chapter 103
Correct answers: B. Chapter 37
Rationale: Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code addresses school safety, including
the School Guardian Program, school marshal program, and other safety and security
measures .
Question 5: House Bill 3 (2023) requires school districts to have what type of
personnel on each campus during regular school hours?
, A. At least one armed school marshal
B. At least one peace officer or school marshal
C. At least one teacher trained in first aid
D. At least one school counselor
Correct answers: B. At least one peace officer or school marshal
Rationale: House Bill 3 (2023) expanded school safety requirements, mandating that
school districts have at least one peace officer, school marshal, or other trained
personnel on each campus during regular school hours. The law also allows for a "good
cause exception" under certain circumstances .
Question 6: What is the role of the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) in the
Guardian Program?
A. To conduct guardian background checks
B. To develop best practices and provide resources for school districts
C. To issue guardian certifications
D. To provide firearms training
Correct answers: B. To develop best practices and provide resources for school
districts
Rationale: The Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University develops best
practices for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools that authorize school
guardians . The TxSSC serves as a clearinghouse for dissemination of safety and security
information through research, training, and technical assistance .
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT CORRECT ANSWERSCOMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE
Detail Information
Governing Authority Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Program Authorization Texas Government Code §411.1901
Supporting Agency Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) at Texas State University
Key Legislation SB 1857 (2013), HB 3 (2023), SB 57 (89th Legislature)
Training Requirement 15–20 hours (minimum)
Passing Score 90% on written exam and live-fire qualification
Certification Validity Annual renewal required
SECTION 1: LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
Question 1: The Texas School Safety Certification (Guardian Program) was
established by the Texas Legislature in what year?
A. 2007
B. 2010
,C. 2013
D. 2018
Correct answers: C. 2013
Rationale: The Guardian Program was established by the Texas Legislature in 2013
through Senate Bill 1857 as part of broader school safety legislation following the
tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. House Bill 3 (2023) later expanded
requirements .
Question 2: Which section of the Texas Government Code authorizes the School
Guardian Program?
A. Texas Government Code §411.1901
B. Texas Education Code §37.108
C. Texas Penal Code §9.22
D. Texas Occupations Code §1702.101
Correct answers: A. Texas Government Code §411.1901
Rationale: Texas Government Code §411.1901 authorizes the School Guardian Program
and establishes the training requirements for school safety personnel. It directs DPS to
establish a School Safety Certification course for school safety personnel .
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of the Texas School Guardian Program?
A. Replace all School Resource Officers on campus
B. Provide immediate armed response capability in an active shooter emergency
,C. Train all teachers in self-defense techniques
D. Reduce school district liability through insurance incentives
Correct answers: B. Provide immediate armed response capability in an active
shooter emergency
Rationale: Guardians serve as a "force multiplier" by allowing trained school staff to
respond instantly without waiting for law enforcement. The program enhances campus
security through trained personnel who can respond to immediate threats .
Question 4: Which section of the Texas Education Code addresses school safety,
including the Guardian Program?
A. Chapter 7
B. Chapter 37
C. Chapter 61
D. Chapter 103
Correct answers: B. Chapter 37
Rationale: Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code addresses school safety, including
the School Guardian Program, school marshal program, and other safety and security
measures .
Question 5: House Bill 3 (2023) requires school districts to have what type of
personnel on each campus during regular school hours?
, A. At least one armed school marshal
B. At least one peace officer or school marshal
C. At least one teacher trained in first aid
D. At least one school counselor
Correct answers: B. At least one peace officer or school marshal
Rationale: House Bill 3 (2023) expanded school safety requirements, mandating that
school districts have at least one peace officer, school marshal, or other trained
personnel on each campus during regular school hours. The law also allows for a "good
cause exception" under certain circumstances .
Question 6: What is the role of the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) in the
Guardian Program?
A. To conduct guardian background checks
B. To develop best practices and provide resources for school districts
C. To issue guardian certifications
D. To provide firearms training
Correct answers: B. To develop best practices and provide resources for school
districts
Rationale: The Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University develops best
practices for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools that authorize school
guardians . The TxSSC serves as a clearinghouse for dissemination of safety and security
information through research, training, and technical assistance .
