TITLE: Relating to the approval of law enforcement training materials by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

SUMMARY: Relating to the approval of law enforcement training materials by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the approval of law enforcement training materials by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, is amended by adding Section 1701.1525 to read as follows: Sec. 1701.1525. REVIEW OF TRAINING MATERIALS. The commission shall establish procedures for the review and approval of course materials or training manuals for use by a school or an education and training program or course provider. SECTION 2. Subchapter F, Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, is amended by adding Section 1701.261 to read as follows: Sec. 1701.261. TRAINING MATERIAL APPROVAL REQUIRED. A school or a provider of education and training programs or courses under this chapter, including a continuing education program, may only use course materials or training manuals that have been approved by the commission for use in the program or course. SECTION 3. Not later than December 1, 2015, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement shall adopt procedures to comply with Section 1701.1525, Occupations Code, as added by this Act. SECTION 4. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) of this section, this Act takes effect September 1, 2015.