Texas Administrative Code › Title 37 - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS › Part 1 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 6 - LICENSE TO CARRY HANDGUNS › Subchapter F - SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION PROCEDURES › Section 6.95 - Application for First Responder Instructor Certification

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A qualified handgun instructor may apply
				  for an instructor of the first responder certification course if their
				  qualified handgun instructor certification is current and they have no
				  suspension, revocation or other disciplinary actions pending.
(b) A first responder instructor
				  certification applicant is required to attend the department's training course
				  in person. If the applicant is unable to attend their original scheduled first
				  responder instructor course in person, the applicant may request to be
				  rescheduled for a second first responder instructor course. If the applicant
				  fails to attend the second scheduled course, the application will be
				  terminated, and the applicant is required to submit a new application to attend
				  a first responder instructor course in the future.
(c) A first responder instructor
				  certification applicant is required to pass a prequalifying written examination
				  consisting of material from the current license to carry a handgun course. A
				  passing score of 90% or better must be achieved on the first attempt. A student
				  scoring less than 90% is not permitted to continue the training and must
				  reapply as a new applicant for a future course.
(d) A first responder instructor
				  certification applicant who passes the prequalifying written examination is
				  required to demonstrate handgun proficiency using the current license to carry
				  a handgun course of fire. A passing score of 90% or better must be achieved on
				  the first attempt. A second attempt may be allowed at the discretion of the
				  department if the prior failure was the result of a weapon malfunction. A
				  student may use only one handgun, and the handgun must meet the requirements of
				  the Act and of this chapter. A student who scores less than 90% will not be
				  permitted to continue the training and must reapply as a new applicant for a
				  future course.
(e) Only those first
				  responder instructor certification applicants who pass the prequalifying
				  written examination and the proficiency demonstration will be allowed to attend
				  the first responder instructor certification course. A student may be removed
				  from course for reasons described in §
										6.37
				  of this title (relating to Conduct During Training). Students must pass the
				  department approved final written examination for certification with a score of
				  90% or better. Failing students must reapply as a new applicant for a future
				  course.
(f) Applicants who pass the
				  course will be provided a certificate in the form approved by the
				  department.
(g) The first responder
				  instructor certification remains valid so long as the instructor's qualified
				  handgun instructor certification remains valid and is continuously renewed
				  prior to expiration.
(h) The
				  applicant's qualified handgun instructor certification must be current as of
				  the date the first responder instructor certification course begins. If the
				  qualified handgun instructor certification has expired course attendance will
				  not be permitted.
(i) There are no
				  fees associated with the first responder instructor certification.