Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
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TCOLE mission - CORRECT ANSWER-The mission of the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement,
as a regulatory State agency, is 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 history - CORRECT ANSWER-TCOLE is a state agency created by an act of the 59th
Legislature - Senate Bill (SB) 236 which became effective on August 30, 1965.
TCOLE establishment - CORRECT ANSWER-The Commission will continue until September 1,
2031--Senate Bill (SB) 1445 passed in the 88th Legislature Regular session.
TCOLE funding - CORRECT ANSWER-Original funding was provided from private foundations
and federal grants.
TCOLE composition - CORRECT ANSWER-The composition of the Commission is defined by
Section 1701.051 and governed by nine commissioners.
,Commissioner categories - CORRECT ANSWER-Three must be chief administrators of law
enforcement agencies, three must be persons licensed by the Commission, and three must be
private citizens with no direct connection with the field of law enforcement.
Commissioner terms - CORRECT ANSWER-The members are appointed for six-year terms with
one member from each category going off the Commission each two-year period.
Presiding officer - CORRECT ANSWER-The governor designates one of the appointees as
presiding officer of the Commission.
Assistant presiding officer - CORRECT ANSWER-The Commissioners elect the assistant
presiding officer and secretary from the remaining eight appointed members.
TCOLE rules organization - CORRECT ANSWER-The sections are listed to include a brief
description.
TCOLE rules criteria for basic training - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the criteria for TCOLE Rules
concerning basic training and enrollment standards.
TCOLE continuing education - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the criteria for continuing education
for Licensees and explain the 24-month training unit and the 48-month training cycle.
Proficiency Certificate Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the Proficiency Certificate
Requirements.
Licensing exam requirements - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the requirements for attempting a
licensing exam.
,Actions against licensee - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the actions taken by the Commission
against a licensee.
Licensee arrest reporting - CORRECT ANSWER-Explain the process of reporting a licensee
arrest.
Texas Peace Officers' Memorial - CORRECT ANSWER-Discuss the significance of the Texas
Peace Officers' Memorial and the National Law Enforcement Memorial.
TCOLE legislative empowerment - CORRECT ANSWER-The Commission is empowered by
legislation to create rules for the administration of Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, and
related statutes.
Chapter 211 - CORRECT ANSWER-Administration
Chapter 215 - CORRECT ANSWER-Training and Educational Providers
Chapter 217 - CORRECT ANSWER-Enrollment, Licensing, Appointment, and Separation
Chapter 218 - CORRECT ANSWER-Continuing Education
Chapter 219 - CORRECT ANSWER-Pre-licensing, Reactivation, Tests, and Endorsements
Chapter 221 - CORRECT ANSWER-Proficiency Certificates
Chapter 223 - CORRECT ANSWER-Enforcement
, Chapter 225 - CORRECT ANSWER-Specialized Licenses
Chapter 227 - CORRECT ANSWER-School Marshals
Chapter 229 - CORRECT ANSWER-Texas Peace Officer's Memorial Monument
Chapter 211 - Administration (1) - CORRECT ANSWER-Meet every 2 years to receive public
comment on training and standards for officers, jailers, and telecommunicators.
Chapter 215 - Training and Educational Providers (a) - CORRECT ANSWER-The commission may
enter into a contract with a law enforcement academy training provider, a law enforcement
association, distance education, or proprietary training provider, or an academic alternative
training provider.
Chapter 215 - Training and Educational Providers (b) - CORRECT ANSWER-To enter into a
contract with the commission, a training provider must be approved after completing all
requirements for application and eligibility.
Chapter 215 - Training and Educational Providers (c) - CORRECT ANSWER-A training provider
applicant must use the electronic application process and submit any required fee.
Chapter 217 - Enrollment, Licensing, Appointment, and Separation (1) - CORRECT ANSWER-In
order for an individual to enroll in any basic licensing course the provider must have on file
documentation, acceptable to the Commission, that the individual meets eligibility for
licensure.
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TCOLE mission - CORRECT ANSWER-The mission of the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement,
as a regulatory State agency, is 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 history - CORRECT ANSWER-TCOLE is a state agency created by an act of the 59th
Legislature - Senate Bill (SB) 236 which became effective on August 30, 1965.
TCOLE establishment - CORRECT ANSWER-The Commission will continue until September 1,
2031--Senate Bill (SB) 1445 passed in the 88th Legislature Regular session.
TCOLE funding - CORRECT ANSWER-Original funding was provided from private foundations
and federal grants.
TCOLE composition - CORRECT ANSWER-The composition of the Commission is defined by
Section 1701.051 and governed by nine commissioners.
,Commissioner categories - CORRECT ANSWER-Three must be chief administrators of law
enforcement agencies, three must be persons licensed by the Commission, and three must be
private citizens with no direct connection with the field of law enforcement.
Commissioner terms - CORRECT ANSWER-The members are appointed for six-year terms with
one member from each category going off the Commission each two-year period.
Presiding officer - CORRECT ANSWER-The governor designates one of the appointees as
presiding officer of the Commission.
Assistant presiding officer - CORRECT ANSWER-The Commissioners elect the assistant
presiding officer and secretary from the remaining eight appointed members.
TCOLE rules organization - CORRECT ANSWER-The sections are listed to include a brief
description.
TCOLE rules criteria for basic training - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the criteria for TCOLE Rules
concerning basic training and enrollment standards.
TCOLE continuing education - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the criteria for continuing education
for Licensees and explain the 24-month training unit and the 48-month training cycle.
Proficiency Certificate Requirements - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the Proficiency Certificate
Requirements.
Licensing exam requirements - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the requirements for attempting a
licensing exam.
,Actions against licensee - CORRECT ANSWER-Identify the actions taken by the Commission
against a licensee.
Licensee arrest reporting - CORRECT ANSWER-Explain the process of reporting a licensee
arrest.
Texas Peace Officers' Memorial - CORRECT ANSWER-Discuss the significance of the Texas
Peace Officers' Memorial and the National Law Enforcement Memorial.
TCOLE legislative empowerment - CORRECT ANSWER-The Commission is empowered by
legislation to create rules for the administration of Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, and
related statutes.
Chapter 211 - CORRECT ANSWER-Administration
Chapter 215 - CORRECT ANSWER-Training and Educational Providers
Chapter 217 - CORRECT ANSWER-Enrollment, Licensing, Appointment, and Separation
Chapter 218 - CORRECT ANSWER-Continuing Education
Chapter 219 - CORRECT ANSWER-Pre-licensing, Reactivation, Tests, and Endorsements
Chapter 221 - CORRECT ANSWER-Proficiency Certificates
Chapter 223 - CORRECT ANSWER-Enforcement
, Chapter 225 - CORRECT ANSWER-Specialized Licenses
Chapter 227 - CORRECT ANSWER-School Marshals
Chapter 229 - CORRECT ANSWER-Texas Peace Officer's Memorial Monument
Chapter 211 - Administration (1) - CORRECT ANSWER-Meet every 2 years to receive public
comment on training and standards for officers, jailers, and telecommunicators.
Chapter 215 - Training and Educational Providers (a) - CORRECT ANSWER-The commission may
enter into a contract with a law enforcement academy training provider, a law enforcement
association, distance education, or proprietary training provider, or an academic alternative
training provider.
Chapter 215 - Training and Educational Providers (b) - CORRECT ANSWER-To enter into a
contract with the commission, a training provider must be approved after completing all
requirements for application and eligibility.
Chapter 215 - Training and Educational Providers (c) - CORRECT ANSWER-A training provider
applicant must use the electronic application process and submit any required fee.
Chapter 217 - Enrollment, Licensing, Appointment, and Separation (1) - CORRECT ANSWER-In
order for an individual to enroll in any basic licensing course the provider must have on file
documentation, acceptable to the Commission, that the individual meets eligibility for
licensure.
