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TX Occ Code § 1701.401 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter I. Professional Training and Recognition|Section 1701.401. Professional Achievement

Sec. 1701.401.  PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Professional achievement" includes an instance in which an individual through personal initiative, fixity of purpose, persistence, or endeavor creates a program or system that has a significant positive impact on the law enforcement profession that exceeds the normal expectations of job performance.(2)  "Public service" includes an instance in which an individual through initiative creates or participates in a program or system that has a significant positive impact on the general population of a community that exceeds the normal expectations of job performance.(3)  "Valor" includes an act of personal heroism or bravery that exceeds the normal expectations of job performance, including placing one's own life in jeopardy to save another person's life, to prevent serious bodily injury to another, or to prevent the consequences of a criminal act.(b)  The commission shall issue certificates that recognize professional achievement.  For this purpose the commission shall use the employment records of the employing agency.(c)  The commission shall adopt rules for issuing achievement awards to peace officers, reserve peace officers, jailers, custodial officers, or telecommunicators who are licensed by the commission.  The commission's rules shall require recommendations from an elected official of this state or a political subdivision, an administrator of a law enforcement agency, or a person holding a license issued by the commission.(d)  The awards shall be given in the name of this state and presented at the State Capitol during May of each year.  At a minimum the award shall consist of a document, an appropriate medal, and a ribbon suitable for wearing on a uniform.(e)  The awards shall be issued in three areas:  valor, public service, and professional achievement.(f)  The commission may present awards relating to not more than a total of 20 incidents and accomplishments each year.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 174 (H.B. 1492), Sec. 1, eff. May 27, 2009.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 968 (H.B. 1951), Sec. 9, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.403 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter I. Professional Training and Recognition|Section 1701.403. Investigative Hypnosis

Sec. 1701.403.  INVESTIGATIVE HYPNOSIS.  (a)  The commission may establish minimum requirements for the training, testing, and certification of peace officers who use investigative hypnosis.(b)  A peace officer may not use a hypnotic interview technique unless the officer:(1)  completes a training course approved by the commission;  and(2)  passes an examination administered by the commission that is designed to test the officer's knowledge of investigative hypnosis.(c)  The commission may issue a professional achievement or proficiency certificate to an officer who meets the requirements of Subsection (b).|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.404 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter I. Professional Training and Recognition|Section 1701.404. Certification of Officers for Mental Health Assignments

Sec. 1701.404.  CERTIFICATION OF OFFICERS FOR MENTAL HEALTH ASSIGNMENTS.  (a)  The commission by rule may establish minimum requirements for the training, testing, and certification of special officers for offenders with mental impairments.(b)  The commission may certify a sheriff, sheriff's deputy, constable, other peace officer, county jailer, or justice of the peace as a special officer for offenders with mental impairments if the person:(1)  completes a training course in emergency first aid and lifesaving techniques approved by the commission;(2)  completes a training course administered by the commission on mental health issues and offenders with mental impairments; and(3)  passes an examination administered by the commission that is designed to test the person's:(A)  knowledge and recognition of the characteristics and symptoms of mental illness, mental retardation, and mental disabilities; and(B)  knowledge of mental health crisis intervention strategies for people with mental impairments.(c)  The commission may issue a professional achievement or proficiency certificate to an officer, county jailer, or justice of the peace who meets the requirements of Subsection (b).|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1131 (H.B. 2093), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.4045 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter I. Professional Training and Recognition|Section 1701.4045. Certification of Officers for Family Violence and Sexual Assault Assignments

Sec. 1701.4045.  CERTIFICATION OF OFFICERS FOR FAMILY VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT ASSIGNMENTS.  (a)  The commission by rule shall establish minimum requirements for the training, testing, and certification of special officers for responding to allegations of family violence or sexual assault.(b)  The commission may certify a peace officer as a special officer for responding to allegations of family violence or sexual assault if the person:(1)  completes an advanced training course administered by the commission on recognizing, documenting, and investigating family violence and sexual assault using best practices and trauma-informed techniques; and(2)  passes an examination administered by the commission that is designed to test the person's:(A)  knowledge and recognition of the signs of family violence and sexual assault; and(B)  skill at documenting and investigating family violence and sexual assault using best practices and trauma-informed techniques.(c)  The commission may issue a professional achievement or proficiency certificate to a peace officer who meets the requirements of Subsection (b).|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 107 (S.B. 586), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.4521 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter J. Employment Records and Preemployment Procedure|Section 1701.4521. License Suspension for Officer Dishonorably Discharged

Sec. 1701.4521.  LICENSE SUSPENSION FOR OFFICER DISHONORABLY DISCHARGED.  (a)  The commission shall suspend the license of an officer licensed under this chapter on notification that the officer has been dishonorably discharged if the officer has previously been dishonorably discharged from another law enforcement agency.(b)  An officer whose license is suspended under this section may appeal the suspension in writing to the commission not later than the 30th day after the date the officer is suspended.(c)  After a commission determination, the commission may revoke or reinstate the officer's license in accordance with rules or procedures adopted by the commission under this chapter related to revocation or reinstatement of a license.  The commission shall revoke the officer's license if the officer does not appeal the suspension before the 30th day after the date the officer is suspended.(d)  The commission's decision does not affect:(1)  the employment relationship between an officer licensed under this chapter and a law enforcement agency; or(2)  any disciplinary action taken against an officer licensed under this chapter by a law enforcement agency.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 2445), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.4525 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter J. Employment Records and Preemployment Procedure|Section 1701.4525. Petition for Correction of Report; Hearing

Sec. 1701.4525.  PETITION FOR CORRECTION OF REPORT; HEARING.  (a)  A person who is the subject of an employment termination report maintained by the commission under this subchapter may contest information contained in the report by submitting to the law enforcement agency and to the commission a written petition on a form prescribed by the commission for a correction of the report not later than the 30th day after the date the person receives a copy of the report.  On receipt of the petition, the commission shall refer the petition to the State Office of Administrative Hearings.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 399, Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.(c)  Repealed by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 399, Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.(d)  A proceeding to contest information in an employment termination report is a contested case under Chapter 2001, Government Code.(e)  In a proceeding to contest information in an employment termination report for a report based on alleged misconduct, an administrative law judge shall determine if the alleged misconduct occurred by a preponderance of the evidence regardless of whether the person who is the subject of the report was terminated or the person resigned, retired, or separated in lieu of termination.  If the alleged misconduct is not supported by a preponderance of the evidence, the administrative law judge shall order the commission to change the report.  The commission shall send the changed report to the law enforcement agency that prepared the original employment termination report.  The law enforcement agency shall replace the original employment termination report with the changed report.(e-1)  Repealed by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 109, Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.(f)  The commission shall adopt rules for the administration of this section.(g)  The commission is not considered a party in a proceeding conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings under this section.|Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1298 (H.B. 2677), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2005.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 2445), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1172 (H.B. 3389), Sec. 20, eff. September 1, 2009.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 399 (S.B. 545), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 399 (S.B. 545), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 399 (S.B. 545), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2011.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 109 (S.B. 965), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 109 (S.B. 965), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2013.Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 109 (S.B. 965), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2013.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.453 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter J. Employment Records and Preemployment Procedure|Section 1701.453. Maintenance of Reports and Statements

Sec. 1701.453.  MAINTENANCE OF REPORTS AND STATEMENTS.  The commission shall maintain a copy of each report and statement submitted to the commission under this subchapter until at least the 10th anniversary of the date on which the report or statement is submitted.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1172 (H.B. 3389), Sec. 21, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.454 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter J. Employment Records and Preemployment Procedure|Section 1701.454. Confidentiality

Sec. 1701.454.  CONFIDENTIALITY.  (a)  All information submitted to the commission under this subchapter is confidential and is not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code, unless the person resigned or was terminated due to substantiated incidents of excessive force or violations of the law other than traffic offenses.(b)  Except as provided by this subchapter, a commission member or other person may not release information submitted under this subchapter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 182, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1298 (H.B. 2677), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 399 (S.B. 545), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.455 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter J. Employment Records and Preemployment Procedure|Section 1701.455. Subpoena

Sec. 1701.455.  SUBPOENA.  Information submitted to the commission under this subchapter is subject to subpoena only in a judicial proceeding.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 399 (S.B. 545), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.456 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter J. Employment Records and Preemployment Procedure|Section 1701.456. Immunity From Liability

Sec. 1701.456.  IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.  (a)  The commission is not liable for civil damages for providing information contained in a report or statement maintained by the commission under this subchapter if the commission released the information as provided by this subchapter.(b)  A law enforcement agency, agency head, or other law enforcement official is not liable for civil damages for:(1)  a report made by that agency or person if the report is made in good faith; or(2)  making a person's information available to a hiring law enforcement agency under Section 1701.451.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 1298 (H.B. 2677), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 834 (S.B. 24), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2021.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.457 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter J. Employment Records and Preemployment Procedure|Section 1701.457. Limitation on Commission Authority

Sec. 1701.457.  LIMITATION ON COMMISSION AUTHORITY.  This subchapter does not authorize the commission to review disciplinary action taken by a law enforcement agency against a person licensed under this chapter or to issue a subpoena to compel the production of a document prepared or maintained by the agency in connection with a disciplinary matter.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.458 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter J. Employment Records and Preemployment Procedure|Section 1701.458. Venue

Sec. 1701.458.  VENUE.  Venue for the prosecution of an offense under Section 37.10, Penal Code, that arises from a report required under this subchapter lies in the county where the offense occurred or in Travis County.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1068 (H.B. 2445), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.501 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter K. Disciplinary Procedures|Section 1701.501. Disciplinary Action

Sec. 1701.501.  DISCIPLINARY ACTION.  (a)  Except as provided by Subsection (d), the commission shall revoke or suspend a license, place on probation a person whose license has been suspended, or reprimand a license holder for a violation of:(1)  this chapter;(2)  the reporting requirements provided by Articles 2.132 and 2.134, Code of Criminal Procedure; or(3)  a commission rule.(b)  The commission may establish procedures for the revocation of a license issued under this chapter.(c)  The commission by rule may adopt other necessary enforcement procedures.(d)  The commission may revoke a license issued under this chapter to an officer elected under the Texas Constitution only if the officer is convicted of:(1)  a felony; or(2)  a criminal offense directly involving the person's duties as an officer.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 279 (H.B. 488), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1172 (H.B. 3389), Sec. 22, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.502 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter K. Disciplinary Procedures|Section 1701.502. Felony Conviction or Placement on Community Supervision

Sec. 1701.502.  FELONY CONVICTION OR PLACEMENT ON COMMUNITY SUPERVISION.  (a)  The commission shall immediately revoke the license of a person licensed under this chapter who is convicted of a felony.(b)  The commission shall immediately suspend the license of a person licensed under this chapter who is charged with a felony and is placed on community supervision regardless of whether the court defers further proceedings without entering an adjudication of guilt.(c)  The commission may reinstate, as provided by commission rules, a license that is suspended under Subsection (b) when the license holder is released from community supervision.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.503 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter K. Disciplinary Procedures|Section 1701.503. Barratry Conviction

Sec. 1701.503.  BARRATRY CONVICTION.  The commission shall immediately revoke the license of a person licensed under this chapter who is convicted of barratry under Section 38.12, Penal Code.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.504 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter K. Disciplinary Procedures|Section 1701.504. Hearing

Sec. 1701.504.  HEARING.  (a)  Except as provided by Sections 1701.502 and 1701.503, if the commission proposes to suspend or revoke a person's license, the person is entitled to a hearing conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.(b)  If the commission proposes to refuse to renew a person's license, the person is entitled to a hearing conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.505 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter K. Disciplinary Procedures|Section 1701.505. Administrative Procedure

Sec. 1701.505.  ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE.  (a)  Proceedings for a disciplinary action are governed by Chapter 2001, Government Code.(b)  Rules of practice adopted by the commission under Section 2001.004, Government Code, applicable to the proceedings for a disciplinary action may not conflict with rules adopted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.506 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter K. Disciplinary Procedures|Section 1701.506. Appeal

Sec. 1701.506.  APPEAL.  (a)  A person dissatisfied with an action of the commission may appeal the action under Chapter 2001, Government Code.  The court shall set the matter for hearing not earlier than 10 days after written notice of the appeal is given to the commission and the commission's attorney.(b)  The court may suspend an action of the commission pending a hearing.  The order suspending the action takes effect when served on the commission.  The commission shall provide its attorney a copy of the petition and order.(c)  The attorney general or the district or county attorney shall represent the commission in the appeal.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.507 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter K. Disciplinary Procedures|Section 1701.507. Administrative Penalties

Sec. 1701.507.  ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES.  (a)  In addition to other penalties imposed by law, a law enforcement agency or governmental entity that violates this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter is subject to an administrative penalty in an amount set by the commission not to exceed $1,000 per day per violation.  The administrative penalty shall be assessed in a proceeding conducted in accordance with Chapter 2001, Government Code.(b)  The amount of the penalty shall be based on:(1)  the seriousness of the violation;(2)  the respondent's history of violations;(3)  the amount necessary to deter future violations;(4)  efforts made by the respondent to correct the violation; and(5)  any other matter that justice may require.(c)  The commission by rule shall establish a written enforcement plan that provides notice of the specific ranges of penalties that apply to specific alleged violations and the criteria by which the commission determines the amount of a proposed administrative penalty.|Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1172 (H.B. 3389), Sec. 23, eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.551 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter L. Criminal Penalty|Section 1701.551. Criminal Penalty for Appointment or Retention of Certain Persons

Sec. 1701.551.  CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR APPOINTMENT OR RETENTION OF CERTAIN PERSONS.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person appoints or retains another person as an officer, county jailer, or telecommunicator in violation of Section 1701.301, 1701.303, 1701.306, or 1701.405.(b)  An offense under Subsection (a) is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.Amended by: Acts 2013, 83rd Leg., R.S., Ch. 968 (H.B. 1951), Sec. 11, eff. January 1, 2014.|
TX Occ Code § 1701.552 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Occupations Code|Title 10 - Occupations Related to Law Enforcement and Security|Chapter 1701 - Law Enforcement Officers|Subchapter L. Criminal Penalty|Section 1701.552. Criminal Penalty for Appointment of Person Not Certified for Investigative Hypnosis

Sec. 1701.552.  CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR APPOINTMENT OF PERSON NOT CERTIFIED FOR INVESTIGATIVE HYPNOSIS.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person appoints or retains another person in violation of Section 1701.403.(b)  An offense under Subsection (a) is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000.|Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.|